Alien Technology Corp. a provider in radio frequency identification (RFID) products and services, recently announced that their products and services have earned designation as Qualified Anti-Terrorism Technologies under the Support Anti-terrorism by Fostering Effective Technologies (SAFETY) Act of 2002 for airports baggage and cargo handling systems. Designation under the SAFETY Act is granted by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and provides legal liability protection to customers and users of Alien Technology baggage and cargo implementations related to an act of terrorism.

     Baggage and cargo handling systems utilizing Alien products and services have been installed at airports around the world in order to help defend the global air transportation system against a wide range of terrorist threats. These implementations provide enhanced security to the handling and transportation of materials, baggage and other cargo.

     "Alien was able to obtain the SAFETY Act designation by demonstrating to the DHS that our products and services are effective in helping to combat and prevent terrorist threats,” said Ronny Haraldsvik, Vice President of Marketing, Business Development and Industry Relations of Alien Technology. “Being awarded the SAFETY Act Certification and Designation allows Alien to provide liability protections to our customers. We feel strongly that this designation will lead to more widespread adoption of RFID technologies, and ultimately a safer and more effective means to help combat security threats.”

                                                                                                  Extract From Business Intelligence Network