TORONTO, Nov. 8 /CNW/ - SAMSys Technologies Inc. (SMY: TSX), an international provider of Radio Frequency IDentification (RFID) reader solutions, today announced that its MP9311 UHF RFID reader module has received EPCglobal Hardware Certification ensuring conformance with the EPCglobal Gen 2 standard for RFID products. The MP9311 is the leading module in its class, with adoption by major printer manufacturers including Datamax, Paxar, Sato and others for use in their respective RFID smart label printer/encoders. The EPCglobal certification verifies that the MP9311 module complies with the EPCglobal UHF Generation 2 Air Interface Protocol Standard. The EPCglobal Hardware Certification Program was designed to enable end users and OEMs to quickly identify EPC-compliant RFID hardware that will work predictably, thereby eliminating the need for IT staff to spend time evaluating hardware components when planning RFID pilots or implementations. "The EPCglobal certification adds another compelling benefit to the technical advantages of our module by assuring printer OEMs that they are using components that have undergone rigorous testing for Gen 2 compliance and, in turn, enabling them to give their customers the same assurance," said Cliff Horwitz, CEO of SAMSys." SAMSys was one of the first companies to introduce Gen 2 compliant RFID readers and has been shipping its MP9311 reader module to printer OEM customers for several months. The module's widespread adoption reflects its unique ability to handle all leading UHF tag protocols and global frequencies in a single SKU. For printer manufacturers, this greatly simplifies product development. For end users, it makes it possible for the same printer to be used in heterogeneous tag environments where organizations are using legacy and Gen 2 tags side by side. "Paxar has had great success with the Samsys module as an integral part of our Monarch Model 9855RFMP printer/ encoder. This certification confirms what our customers have already seen - the Samsys module is the most robust and reliable multi-protocol Gen 2 encoder currently available. We are experiencing nearly 100% read and write performance rates at our customer locations across the globe," said Lori Porter, Paxar's Product Manager, RFID Solutions. The SAMSys module enables printers to encode data conforming to any tag protocol onto radio frequency chips embedded in smart labels, aiding compliance with RFID mandates from large retailers and purchasing organizations. It supports EPC Class 0 and 0+, EPC Class 1, ISO 18000-6A, ISO 18000-6B, and Philips UCODE 1.19, as well as Gen 2 RFID tags. It is available in a World version that can be used in any geography, as well as a North American version that exclusively supports North American frequencies. For more information, email samsys(at)samsys.com, visit www.samsys.com, or call 919-281-1541 or toll-free at 877-367-4342. About SAMSys Technologies Inc. SAMSys Technologies Inc. (SAMSys), founded in 1995, is a world-leading provider of radio frequency identification (RFID) reader solutions. SAMSys offers a family of products to simplify the installation and ensure the ongoing performance of the overall RFID hardware infrastructure. SAMSys is a public company whose shares are listed for trading on the TSX Exchange under the symbol: "SMY". Visit SAMSys at www.samsys.com and www.investorfile.com. About EPCglobal Inc EPCglobal Inc(TM), a subsidiary of GS1, is a not-for-profit organization entrusted by industry to establish and support the EPCglobal Network(TM) as the global standard for real-time, automatic identification of information in the supply chain of any company, anywhere in the world. The EPCglobal Network combines Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) technology, existing communications network infrastructure, and the Electronic Product Code(TM) (a number for uniquely identifying an item) to enable accurate, cost-efficient visibility of information in the supply chain. The end result helps organizations be more efficient, flexible, and responsive to customer needs. EPCglobal US(TM) is an affiliate of EPCglobal Inc, serving subscribers in the United States to help foster the adoption of the EPCglobal Network and related technology. For more information about EPCglobal visit: www.EPCglobalinc.org. THIS NEWS RELEASE MAY CONTAIN FORWARD-LOOKING INFORMATION. ACTUAL FUTURE RESULTS MAY DIFFER MATERIALLY FROM THOSE CONTEMPLATED. THE RISKS, UNCERTAINTIES AND OTHER FACTORS, BOTH KNOWN AND UNKNOWN, THAT COULD INFLUENCE ACTUAL RESULTS MAY BE SUBSTANTIAL AND INCLUDE THOSE DESCRIBED IN DOCUMENTS FILED WITH REGULATORY AUTHORITIES, SUCH AS THE COMPANY'S MOST RECENTLY FILED ANNUAL REPORT AND ANNUAL INFORMATION FORM. ACCORDINGLY, NO ASSURANCES CAN BE GIVEN THAT ANY OF THE EVENTS ANTICIPATED BY THE FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS WILL TRANSPIRE OR OCCUR, OR IF ANY OF THEM DO SO, WHAT BENEFITS THE COMPANY WILL DERIVE THEREFROM. %SEDAR: 00001696E