Active RFID - Real-time Location Systems (RTLS) - Emerging Technology for the Healthcare Sector (RFID Smart Labels USA 2008)

An acclaimed thought leader and strategic visionary with more than 20 years' management experience, Jason Howe serves as the chief executive officer of Awarepoint. In his role as CEO, Howe drives the strategic vision for Awarepoint and manages all company operations focusing on new market development, revenue growth and profitability. Prior to joining Awarepoint, Howe worked in the high tech and healthcare industries focusing on strategic management, international sales and marketing. Howe served as CEO of CBS2 Consulting as a senior level advisor and developed innovative business strategies for key leaders in the high tech and healthcare industries. Howe has also served as senior vice president for Creekpath Systems, Federation Software, Unibex and Edgix Corporation. Howe graduated Suma Cum Laude from the University of Colorado with a dual Bachelor of Science degree in marketing and operational management, and a minor in molecular and cellular Biology. Additionally, he holds an Executive MBA from the USC Marshall School of Business.

Awarepoint's Active RFID technologies and real time location systems (RTLSs) include its real time awareness platform, firmware, RFID tags, sensors, and bridges. Awarepoint's technologies collect raw sensor data and transform that data into high-value positioning information that can be used to add location awareness to a variety of healthcare, manufacturing, security and other applications. Requiring no hard wiring, Awarepoint's "plug and track" network is a fully managed service, including hardware, software, remote monitoring and maintenance, offering the only truly practical, enterprise-wide RTLS technology solution on the market today. The company is headquartered in San Diego, California and serves clients across the United States through a national sales and operations workforce.