RFID Readers Market Study Report Brochure - VDC Research

Table of Contents/List of Exhibits | Executive BriefVDC Research is pleased to announce the release of its RFID Readers report: Track 1, Volume 2 of its 2009 RFID Business PlanningService. This market intelligence report provides quantitative and qualitative analyses of global demand for radio frequencyidentification (RFID) readers. Data is provided in both units and consumption dollars. Revenue shipments and forecasts aresegmented by:• Regional market;• Vertical market;• Form factor;• Frequency; and• Primary distribution channel.Research HighlightsIn 2008, the global market for RFID readers reached $600 million, with unit shipments approaching 1.8 million. RFID readerrevenue distribution continued to be driven by both the Americas and EMEA regional markets. Over the next 5 years, the EMEAregion is expected to account for the largest share of the total global RFID reader market, due largely to the need to support theinfrastructure required for high growth applications including: contactless payment, ticketing, ID/government programs, animaltracking, and supply chain management.Exhibit IGlobal Shipments of RFID Printer/Encoders Segmented by Region(Millions of Dollars)2008 2013Asia-Pacific28.6%Americas36.9%Asia-Pacific31.3%Americas33.9%EMEA34.5%EMEA34.7%Report StatisticsTable of ContentsDate Published June 2009 I. Executive FindingsPrice per Volume $5,000 II. Scope and MethodologyMarket Forecast Coverage 2008‐2013 III. Market AnalysisTotal Slides 37 V. Competitive AnalysisTotal Exhibits 64 VI. ExpectationsPhone Survey Sample 142Web Survey Sample 528

RFID Reader Categories• Frequency (LF, HF, UHF, EPC UHF, Microwave)• Form Factor (Fixed position, Handheld, OEM module)Geographic Regions• Americas• EMEA (Europe/Middle East/Africa)• Asia‐PacificVertical Markets/Economic Sectors• Automotive• Electronics• Commercial Services• CPG Supply Chain• Government• Pharmaceuticals• Health Care Services• Retail In‐Store• TransportationReport ScopeAbout VDC Research GroupWhile specific applications vary from end user to end user,most of the respondents support applications within thefollowing general categories:• Supply Chain Management• Asset Management• Security/Access Control• Manufacturing Shop‐Floor• Animal ID/Tracking• Real‐Time Location Systems (RTLS)• Warehousing• Baggage Handling• Ticketing• Toll Collection• Point of Sale (POS)/m‐commerceDistribution Channels• Direct‐to‐End User• Direct‐to‐OEM/Private Label• Dealers/Distributors• Value‐Added Resellers/Systems IntegratorsVDC Research Group (VDC) is a technology market research and strategy consulting firm that advises clients in a number oftechnology markets including: Automatic Identification and Data Collection, Embedded Hardware and Systems, EmbeddedSoftware and Tools, Industrial Automation and Control, Mobile and Wireless, and Power Conversion and Control. Using rigorousprimary research and analysis techniques, the firm helps its clients identify, plan for, and capitalize on current and emergingmarket opportunities. We strive to deliver exceptional value to our clients by leveraging the considerable technical, operational,educational and professional experience of our research and consulting staff. During our nearly four decades of ongoingoperation, we have had the pleasure of serving most of the world’s leading technology companies, many high‐profile start‐ups,and numerous blue‐chip early and later stage investors. Our products and services consist of research reports, annual researchprograms, and custom research and consulting services. Founded in 1971, the firm is located in the Boston area. Please visit ourWeb site at www.vdcresearch.com to learn more.Table of Contents/List of Exhibits | Executive BriefAndrew Nathanson, Director, Research Operations | andrewn@vdcresearch.com | 508.653.9000 x148Tom Wimmer, Director, AIDC Practice | twimmer@vdcresearch.com| 630.279.7959Charlie Cicalis, Account Executive | ccicalis@vdcresearch.com | 508.653.9000 x139VDC Research Group, Inc. | 679 Worcester Road, Suite 2 | Natick, MA 01760 USA | T: +1.508.653.9000If you would like to be taken off our list, send an e‐mail to: delete@vdcresearch.com