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12-21-2007 SkyeTek, GAO RFID Ink Reseller Agreement (TechRockies)

SkyeTek announced Monday that it has signed a reseller agreement with Canada's GAO RFID Inc., an international provider of embedded and fixed wireless readers and tags.
12-21-2007 SkyeTek to Present Webinar on Transforming the Management of Medical Devices (MoreRFID)

This presentation identifies key challenges facing manufacturers of medical devices and supplies and explains how embedded RFID technology is being leveraged to overcome those challenges.
12-21-2007 SkyeTek and Atmel Offer Secure RFID Demonstration Kit (CNNMoney)

SkyeTek and Atmel today announced the availability of the CryptoRF(R) Demonstration Kit, a complete RFID security demonstration featuring SkyeTek's M2 SkyeModule and Atmel's cryptographic RF tag assortment.
12-06-2007 SkyeTek and Atmel launch RFID demonstration kit (CBR)
SkyeTek and semiconductor solutions developer Atmel have launched the CryptoRF demonstration kit.
12-05-2007 SkyeTek, Atmel Link On RFID Security (TechRockies)
SkyeTek announced today that the firm has shipped a new joint solution with Atmel.
11-07-2007 SkyeTek Gets Technology Win (Techrockies)
SkyeTek said today that it has scored a win with Gaishan Technology, a manufacturer of products for the visually impaired.
11-07-2007 SkyeTek RFID Selected for Visually Impaired Device (RFID Update)
RFID reader module manufacturer SkyeTek today announced that its product has been selected by Singapore-based GaiShan Technology for use in that company's TellMate product for the visually impaired.
11-01-2007 Aionex Streamlines Hospital Workflow with APRP Service-Based System (Design News)
Healthcare solutions provider Aionex is starting to deploy its Advanced Patient Response Platform (APRP) service-based solutions for organizing work flow and patient care in hospitals. The system includes RFID tags embedded in badges and stickers, RFID interrogators, system software, display panels and touch-screen kiosks.
10-23-2007 Skyetek Gets Design Win In New Zealand (TechRockies)
SkyeTek revealed that Tracient Technologies will integrate SkyeTek chips into one of its newest designs.
10-23-2007 Tracient leverages SkyeTek for enhanced handheld RFID readers (Fibre2Fashion)
SkyeTek announced that Tracient Technologies is leveraging SkyeTek's M9 Reader Module for its new Pad1-R UF Handheld RFID reader.
10-23-2007 SkyeTek Launches Networked RFID Solutions: Absolute Visibility, Continuous Authentication, and Service Management (MoreRFID)
SkyeTek , Inc., the leading provider of embedded RFID solutions, announced at RFID World three new solutions: Absolute Visibility, Continuous Authentication, and Service Management.
10-16-2007 SkyeTek appoints UMD as new distributor of RFID modules (Ferret)
Unique Micro Design (UMD) has been appointed as Australian and New Zealand distributor of RFID modules by SkyeTek
10-08-2007 Aionex adopts SkeTek’s software (Health Imaging News)
Aionex will use SkyeTek’s M1 HF SkyeModule to RFID-enable emergency rooms, operating rooms and intensive care units readers in its Patient Response Platform, software that communicates and documents patient information.
10-03-2007 Tennessee technology developer gives patient safety a boost with RFID (Healthcare IT News)
Aionex Inc. announced today it would use RFID readers to improve safety in its Patient Response Platform, software that communicates and documents patient information in hospitals.
10-03-2007 Aionex Adopts SkyeTek's Embedded RFID Solution to Ensure Patient Safety (Embedded Computing)
Aionex has adopted SkyeTek's RFID reader technology to streamline delivery of patient care in hospitals.
09-21-2007 SkyeTek Launches Networked RFID Solutions: Absolute Visibility, Continuous Authentication, and Service Management (More RFID)
SkyeTek announced at RFID World three new solutions: Absolute Visibility, Continuous Authentication, and Service Management.
09-20-2007 Seeonic Leverages SkyeTek RFID Platform to Deliver Industry's First Disposable Smart-Display for Promotions Marketing (More RFID)
Seeonic, a leading innovator in smart-shelf technology, is leveraging SkyeTek 's software and embedded RFID readers in their disposable smart-displays in order to provide real-time inventory tracking of promotional items.
09-13-2007 SkyeTek provides RFID Network for Vail Resorts (Design News)
Integrated RFID will coordinate all mountain services
09-11-2007 Vail Resorts Sees RFID in the Forecast (RFID Journal)
SkyeTek says it is working with the ski resort operator to develop RFID-enabled mountain services and applications.
09-11-2007 SkyeTek Unveils New Customer, Service Group (techrockies)
SkyeTek reported Monday that it has expanded its clientele and its service offerings.
09-11-2007 Vail Resorts Selects SkyeTek (B Eye Network)
Vail Resorts has chosen SkyeTek as its solutions partner in the development of a new wireless on-mountain RFID network and suite of Web services.
09-10-2007 Colorado Business News Roundup (Denver Post)
SkyeTek Inc. announces Vail partnership and Professional Services offering
09-10-2007 RFID To Hit The Slopes This Winter (InformationWeek)
Vail Resorts plans to use RFID to read some of its lift passes and improve customer service at several resorts this winter.
09-10-2007 Vail Resorts Teams with SkyeTek to Deliver RFID-Enabled On-Mountain Services (Newswire)
Vail to Leverage SkyeTek's Web Services, Security, and Professional Services
08-31-2007 Baird Report Says Users Seek More Info About RFID (RFID Journal)
The analysts conclude that funding of RFID firms is up in 2007, noting that RF Code, SkyeTek and Innovision Research & Technology received $36.5 million in total funding this year
08-27-2007 SkyeTek launches split-personality RFID reader (Using RFID)
SkyeTek, a supplier of embedded RFID readers, has launched its new M4 HF SkyeModule, which aims to provide lower-cost security and application features.
08-23-2007 New RFID Module Aimed at Growing OEM Opportunity (RFID Update)
SkyeTek announced a new high frequency (HF) reader module for applications that require strong security, plus a related development kit.
08-22-2007 SkyeTek Rolls New RFID Reader (Techrockies)
Westminster, Colorado-based SkyeTek announced Tuesday evening that it has released a new RFID reader mobile. The firm said that its new M4 HF SkyeModule provides features commonly found in high-priced RFID readers, but at a lower price.
08-22-2007 SkyeTek Lowers Cost Barrier for Secure RFID Applications with New M4 Reader Module (Sys-Con)
The M4 provides industry-leading security and application features commonly found in high-priced readers but at a groundbreaking price that is well below those of typical entry-level HF reader modules.
08-22-2007 SkyeTek's High-Frequency RFID Module Now Available (RFID News)
SkyeTek's latest release, an RFID-based, "entry-level" high-frequency reader module is described as "a robust, low power SmartCard solution in a small space,"
08-21-2007 RFID Documents Surgery at Huntsville Hospital (RFID Journal)
The Alabama facility is using passive HF tags to verify a patient's identity and document the surgical process, from admission to discharge.
08-20-2007 RFID Solution Fights Counterfeit Tires (Tire Review)
SkyeTek's UHF RFID reader modules used in Advanced ID readers can capture tire tag identification data for authentication. The readers integrate with the company's software to provide tire performance data and other information to help manufacturers, distributors, and fleet operators manage tire inventories.
08-17-2007 RFID Solution Fights Counterfeit Tires (RFID Update)
To protect against the growing problem of counterfeit tires, Advanced ID and SkyeTek have announced a new, standards-based tire management solution.
08-17-2007 TellMate Uses RFID to Help the Blind Recognize Objects (RFID Journal)
Users place passive HF tags on items and use a handheld device to record and play back identifying audio messages.
08-14-2007 Advanced ID Develops Tire Authentication, Tracking Solution (Telematics Journal)
Advanced ID Corp is leveraging SkyeTek’s reader technology to develop an asset tracking and authentication solution that protects tire manufacturers and fleet management companies against tire shrinkage and counterfeiting.
08-14-2007 Advanced ID Develops Tire Product Authentication Solution Based on SkyeTek RFID Reader Technology (Digital 50)
Advanced ID Corp. a complete solutions provider in the RFID market, is leveraging SkyeTek's reader technology to develop an asset tracking and authentication solution that protects tire manufacturers and fleet management companies against tire shrinkage and counterfeiting.
07-27-2007 RFID News Roundup (RFID Journal)
two stories: SkyeTek raises third round of funding. SkyeTek technology used in metraTec's new HF reader.
07-25-2007 SkyeTek Identifies $10M (Red Herring)
RFID startup snags funding for IP-based readers. Westminster, Colorado-based SkyeTek makes RFID readers that can scan and collect data from tags attached to products. The startup has now taken $18.7 million in funding.
07-25-2007 SkyeTek attracts more capital (Rocky Mountain News)
SkyeTek Inc., a technology company based in Westminster, said it has reeled in an additional $10 million in funding.
07-25-2007 SkyeTek Raises $10m for 'RFID 2.0' (ComputerWire)
RFID reader and software maker SkyeTek has raised $10m in venture capital financing, which it will use to develop what it calls RFID 2.0. That is, RFID as a networking technology that connects physical goods to the Internet, rather than just as wireless barcode technology, which is the way it has been popularized through the WalMart initiative
07-25-2007 SkyeTek closes $10M VC round (Denver Business Journal)
SkyeTek Inc. announced Wednesday that it secured a $10 million Series C round of venture capital funding from new and established investors. Maryland-based Grotech Capital Group led the round with participation from the TD Fund, based in Washington, D.C.
07-23-2007 metraTec presents new HF Mid Range Reader (openPR)
metraTec RFID Solutions today presents its new QuasarMR1 – a multi protocol mid range HF RFID reader. The product leverages SkyeTek RFID technology sold by Meshed Systems, a SkyeTek partner.
07-16-2007 Asia Shows Growing Demand for Intelligent, Embeddable RFID Reader Technology (PR Newswire)
SkyeTek Software and Reader Modules Enable Breakthroughs in Patient Services and Product Authentication
06-22-2007 Mouser Electronics and SkyeTek Sign Distribution Agreement (ClickPress)
Mouser Electronics, Inc., known for its rapid introduction of the newest products, today announced it has signed a distribution agreement with SkyeTek, Inc., a leading provider of embedded RFID reader technology.
06-04-2007 SkyeTek Appoints Mammel Finance VP (Techrockies)
SkyeTek Inc., a manufacturer of radio frequency identification chips and associated software, reported Monday that it has hired Kevin Mammel to be its next vice president of finance.
05-31-2007 RFID: The Future of Security and Privacy - Sayan Chakraborty of SkyeTek (AIM Global)
RFID Connections interviewed Sayan Chakraborty, CTO and Vice-President of Engineering and Operations for SkyeTek about security and privacy issues surrounding RFID.
05-25-2007 RFID News Roundup (RFID Journal)
SkyeTek, a Westminster, Colo., maker of embedded RFID reader technology, has added two European value-added resellers to its partner network, bringing the total number of European resellers to nine.
05-24-2007 SkyeTek Expands European Distribution Network to Meet Robust Demand for Intelligent, Low-Cost RFID Readers (TMCnet)
Softwork SrL and Gamma St. Petersburg will provide sales, systems integration, and support covering Italy, Poland and Russia. The new distribution partners will each carry SkyeTek's full line of HF and UHF reader modules and ReaderWare software.
04-24-2007 Impinj and Skyetek Tout Customer Satisfaction Ratings (RFID News)
SkyeTek, Inc., a provider of embedded RFID reader technology, today announced that a blind survey showed that SkyeTek and Impinj are the highest rated RFID reader vendors in terms of customer satisfaction.
04-24-2007 SkyeTek Announces Successful Q1 Highlighted by Record Sales, New Partners, and Industry Accolades (Business Wire)
SkyeTek, Inc., the leading provider of embedded RFID reader technology, today reported record sales in Q1 2007, far exceeding the company’s operating plan for the quarter.
04-24-2007 SkyeTek Announces Record-Tying Q1 2007 (techrockies)
RFID chip manufacturer SkyeTek Inc. revealed Monday that its Q1 2007 sales have far exceeded its operating plan expectations, tying a record in the process. SkyeTek said its Q1 2007
04-13-2007 SkyeTek a 'Cool Company' (EG3)
ESC is a great conference for locating cool new companies. Here are our editor's picks for new companies worth watching: SkyeTek
04-11-2007 SkyeTek RFID Reader Wins Award (RFID News)
SkyeTek, Inc., which makes embedded RFID reader technology, was announced the winner of the EDN 17th Annual Innovation Award in the Computers, Boards, and Buses category.
04-09-2007 RFID Reader Prevents Reagent Counterfeiting In Healthcare Industry (Medical Design Online)
To prevent reagent counterfeiting, Iris Diagnostics is incorporating SkyeTek’s RFID reader and ReaderWare Security technology into their product.
04-07-2007 RFID Reader: SkyeTek’s M9 RFID Reader Module Wins Electronic Design News 17th Annual Innovation Award (Semiconductor Online)
SkyeTek, Inc. Provider of embedded RFID reader technology, was announced the winner of the EDN 17th Annual Innovation Award in the Computers, Boards, and Buses category.
04-06-2007 Atlanta Airport Vending Machines Now RFID-Friendly (RFID Journal)
SkyeTek ... worked with Isochron ... to accept RFID (contactless) payment cards at 55 vending machines located throughout the Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport.
04-05-2007 SkyeTek’s M9 RFID Reader Module Wins Electronic Design News 17th Annual Innovation Award (Forbes)
Award Comes Days after SkyeTek Earns Recognition as the Embedded Reader Provider to CMP Excellence in RFID Technology Winner ADASA
04-04-2007 Pop a Cold One on SkyeTek (RFID News)
Need a soda pronto before hopping on a flight? Give thanks SkyeTek, Inc., a provider of embedded RFID reader technology, which recently announced this first consumer application resulting from its partnership with Isochron Inc., which makes intelligent technology for the food and beverage industries.
04-04-2007 Have a coke, cash free (InfoWorld)
The hype around cashless vending machines started back in the dot-com era when everything was going digital and virtual. The idea took a hike along with thousands of other dot-com schemes once the bubble burst. But now it is back and this time it may stick around.
04-03-2007 SkyeTek Helps Vending Machines Go Cashless (Techrockies)
SkyeTek Inc.'s partnership with Isochron Inc. has yielded its first windfall: vending machines inside the Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport now accept payment from RFID-enabled credit cards
03-27-2007 Medical Company Turns to RFID for Authentication (RFID Journal)
Iris Diagnostics plans to use RFID to authenticate the reagent used in its urinalysis machines so it can prevent the use of counterfeit reagents.
03-26-2007 SkyeTek Signs Iris Diagnostics As Customer (Techrockies)
Iris will integrate two of SkyeTek's offerings, the M2 SkyeModule and ReaderWare Security, into its iQ 200 Urinalysis System.
03-26-2007 Iris Diagnostics Adopts SkyeTek's Secure RFID Solution to Enhance Patient Safety (TMC)
Iris Diagnostics, a division of IRIS International Inc., (NASDAQ: IRIS) a leading manufacturer of medical diagnostic systems, has adopted the M2 SkyeModule with ReaderWare Security as its single source solution for authenticating reagents used in its flagship product, the iQ(R)200 Automated Urinalysis System.
02-15-2007 Identity Heft: RFID Muscles Into Consumer Market (Electronic Design)
SkyeTek's goal is a common RFID architecture, creating a commonality around frequency protocol and choice of tags. "We make it a lot easier for somebody to make different design decisions. They don't have to get locked into a particular frequency or a particular protocol or even a particular tag, because we are pretty agonistic with regard to all three of those," Balgley says.
02-15-2007 What About Security? (Electronic Design)
SkyeTek stresses that a key advantage to its embedded RFID readers is the integration of full security libraries, leveraging security from the traditional IT systems such as built-in hashing algorithms. SkyeTek uses open standards, including AES 128- and 256-bit encryption, to secure its RFID transactions.
02-13-2007 Colorado's Hottest Start-Ups Line Up for Venture Capital in the Rockies (PR Newswire)
Some of the nation's most promising technology start-up companies take the stage February 21st at the annual Venture Capital in the Rockies (VCIR) conference ... Skyetek (www.skyetek.com)
02-08-2007 U.S. Military Resumes TacMedCS Testing (RFID Journal)
Victor Sackett, director of the RFID division at ACC Systems, says he was attracted to the compact size and performance of the SkyeTek M1 module and decided to embed it into the ACC7100
02-07-2007 RFID to be used for battlefield casualty tracking? (Using RFID)
SkyeTek's embedded RFID technology will power wirelessly connected RFID handhelds used to read information resident on RFID medical wristbands placed on casualties or refugees and electronic dog tags worn by personnel in the field.
02-06-2007 Military to Track Soldiers Via RFID (technology News World)
SkyeTek, a Colorado-based manufacturer of RFID technology, is working with the military to shrink handheld readers that would be used to identify injured soldiers and transmit the data.
02-06-2007 ACC Systems and SkyeTek debut handheld RFID-based reader for tracking casualties, resources on the battlefield (Military & Aerospace)
SkyeTek's embedded RFID technology will power wirelessly connected RFID handhelds used to read information resident on RFID medical wristbands placed on casualties or refugees and electronic dog tags worn by personnel in the field.
02-06-2007 ACC Systems and SkyeTek Deliver Handheld RFID-Based Solution (TMCnet)
Under a technology partnership, SkyeTek, Inc., and ACC Systems Inc. will deliver rugged, wirelessly connected RFID handheld readers for identifying, locating and tracking casualties and medical resources using RFID and satellite technology.
02-05-2007 Military testing devices with Skyetek (Business Week)
SkyeTek Inc.'s embedded radio frequency identification reader technology will be in handheld readers that the military wants to test.
02-05-2007 Military Testing Devices With Skyetek Offering (CBS Denver)
SkyeTek Inc.'s RFID technology will be in handheld readers that the military wants to test.
01-24-2007 SkyeTek Closes 2006 with Triple-Digit Revenue Growth (Forbes)
Following the company's most successful year to date, SkyeTek attributes its increasing momentum to a growing demand for intelligent, cost-efficient reader hardware and software
01-16-2007 Atmel and SkyeTek team up on HF RFID systems (Using RFID)
Atmel and SkyeTek have entered into a technology partnership. The combination of Atmel's advanced cryptographic RF circuits, CryptoRF, and SkyeTek's Advanced Universal Reader Architecture (AURA) is expected to yield a high-performance, secure HF reader & tag platform.
01-09-2007 Two New Developments in RFID Reader Technology (RFID Update)
Atmel's CryptoRF technology will be combined with SkyeTek's Advanced Universal Reader Architecture (AURA) platform to offer "an ultra-secure option for embedded RFID applications."
01-09-2007 Atmel and SkyeTek Partner to Offer Industry Leading Secure RFID Technology (PR Newswire)
The combination of Atmel's CryptoRF and SkyeTek's AURA will allow Atmel to offer its customers the optimum combination of security, performance, and investment protection that is at least one generation ahead of the current HF marketplace.

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04-14-2008 2008 Awards

RFID Journal Best In Show 2008
01-23-2008 2007 Awards
EDN Innovation Award RFID Excellence Award IQ Award
01-22-2008 Media Partner: eg3.com
SkyeTek announced today eg3.com as its newest media partner. eg3.com is a news, indexing, and research service for design engineers and programmers.

 
11-01-2006 ABC News: SkyeTek CEO speaks on RFID and community involvement
SkyeTek CEO, Rob Balgley is interviewed by ABC News affiliate regarding SkyeTek's recent involvement in promoting health at local elementary schools by encouraging students to bike to school.  SkyeTek provides the RFID reader technology to power the bike tracking devices.
10-01-2006 SkyeTek in the Community: RFID, bikes and exercise
SkyeTek technology enables the 'Freikometer' to encourage child health, exercise and promote biking. Video available.