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

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

WESTMINSTER, Colo., Aug. 21 /- 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."

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