SkyeTek Lowers Cost Barrier for Secure RFID Applications with New M4 Reader Module

SkyeTek Lowers Cost Barrier for Secure RFID Applications with New M4 Reader Module

August 22, 2007

Downloadable Firmware Personalities for Applications in
Product Authentication, Payment, and Access Control

    WESTMINSTER, Colo., Aug. 22 /Xinhua-PRNewswire/ --
SkyeTek, Inc., the leading provider of embedded RFID reader
technology, today announced the availability of the M4 HF
SkyeModule. 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. The M4's three
separate firmware personalities provide solutions for
product authentication, contactless payment and access
control. 

    "The M4 offers us the opportunity to implement a
robust, low power SmartCard solution in a small
space," said Russ Corace, Executive Vice President,
Printek, Inc.  "This is of paramount importance for
companies creating innovative, battery-operated, highly
portable next-generation transaction devices."

    The SkyeModule M4 supports contactless payment
applications with a firmware personality that includes
support for all of the major credit card providers. With
its Product Authentication personality, the M4 supports a
wide range of ISO 15693 tags as well as advanced
standards-based security protocols for protecting against
unauthorized tag cloning or tampering. This personality
allows for the use of generic tags instead of proprietary
secure tags, providing a savings of 50 to 75 percent on tag
costs.  This is a significant savings since tags can be
priced up to 80 percent of the overall solution cost.
Additionally, the M4's Access Control personality supports
ISO 14443 A and B and provides support for proprietary
security solutions MIFARE and DESFire. 

    "As RFID adoption continues to grow across nearly
every vertical market, advances in RFID security have
lagged behind adoption rates leaving data susceptible to
primitive hacking techniques," said Rob Balgley, CEO
of SkyeTek. "Our SkyeModule M4 is leading the way in
solving this problem by making RFID-based transactions much
more secure and convenient. By building in proven security
standards, the SkyeModule M4 works seamlessly with existing
IT networks and applications, helping RFID to become a true
networked technology." 

    The M4 Developer Kit includes all of the components
required to develop and test an RFID reader solution. The
kit includes a host interface board that allows developers
to directly interface to the module using a serial RS-232
cable. In addition, the kit also includes an external PCB
antenna for increased read range over the on-board antenna
and a flex antenna that is tuned specifically for ISO
14443A/B. 

    The Developer Kit also includes SkyeWare 4, the next
generation suite of industry leading developer tools and
demonstration applications offered by SkyeTek. SkyeWare 4
offers tests for anti-collision, read range, memory, and
secure memory.  It also includes a host of test and
development tools that allow a developer to determine the
best tag and reader configuration for their needs.
SkyeModule parameters can be quickly configured and
firmware can be uploaded through an easy to use interface.

    About SkyeTek, Inc. 

    SkyeTek, Inc. develops reader hardware and software
that enables the pervasive adoption of RFID as intelligent
networking technology.  Numerous Fortune 500 and mid-market
customers use SkyeTek's products in applications such as
item-level inventory, product authentication, access
control, and patron management.  In addition to selling
SkyeModule readers, SkyeTek licenses ReaderWare software
which allows customers to save 40 - 70% compared to the
price of common reader modules available in the market
today.  Based in Westminster, Colo., SkyeTek sells
exclusively through OEMs, systems integrators, and
distributors.  For more information, visit
http://www.skyetek.com or call [phone].

    Tagnostic(R), ReaderWare(TM), and SkyeModule(TM), the
SkyeTek logo, SkyeTek(R) and SkyeWare(TM) are trademarks or
registered trademarks of SkyeTek, Inc. All rights reserved. 
All other trademarks or brand names are the properties of
their respective holders.



    For more information, please contact:

     Martin Payne of SkyeTek, Inc.
     Phone: [phone]
     Email: [e-mail] 

     Kristin Cronin of Lois Paul & Partners 
     Phone: [phone]
     Email: [e-mail]

     Web site: http://www.skyetek.com