AIM Global Experts to Provide Latest Standards and Market Outlook for RFID and Automatic ID Technologies; World Leaders in Bar Code and Radio Frequency Identification to Offer the Latest Insights on Essential Standards and Evolving RFID Markets

NEWPORT BEACH, Calif.--Feb. 1, 2006--AIM Global, the worldwide trade association and authority on automatic identification and mobility technologies, announces the details of two panel discussions focused on the standards and business impact of automatic identification and data capture (AIDC) technologies. The panel discussions are part of the 2006 AIM Annual Showcase and RFID Interactive taking place at the Hyatt Newport Beach in Newport Beach, California, USA from Feb. 22, 2006-24, 2006.

Mr. Chuck Biss, VP for Hand Held Products, will moderate a Wednesday panel discussion, "Standards that will Impact Your Business," as key industry executives, and participants in the most active bar code and RFID standards bodies from Impinj, Intermec, QED Systems, Symbol Technologies, and Philips Semiconductors share their insights on Automatic Identification standards at the international, national and application level.

"Understanding the progress in RFID, bar code, RTLS, data structure, and conformance/performance standards can be advantageous in positioning your company for further success," reports AIM Global president, Dan Mullen.

On February 23rd, Mr. Dann Maurno, Executive Editor of The Manufacturer will lead a discussion of top industry analysts from Robert W. Baird, Lehman Brothers, and Frost & Sullivan, as they share their insights and observations on the development of Automatic Identification, RFID and Mobility technologies during the panel "Connecting Market Trends to your Business Plan." Get a realistic view of market trends that you can apply to your company's business plan for 2006 and beyond.

For additional information about the event visit the AIM Showcase website at http://showcase.aimglobal.org, or call the AIM Global office at +1 724 934 4470.

About AIM Global

For more than 30 years, AIM Global has served as the association and worldwide authority on automatic identification, data collection and networking in a mobile environment. AIM members are providers and users of technologies, systems, and services that capture, manage, and integrate accurate data into larger information systems. AIM is dedicated to accelerating the growth and use of Automatic Identification and Mobility technologies and services around the world.

For more information on AIM Global, please visit www.aimglobal.org or www.rfid.org.