Vancouver-based Guard RFID Solutions Inc has released its new real-time locating system (RTLS) middleware engine, Argus 2.0. The updated Argus platform adds features designed to unlock additional functionality and increases end-user control for industrial, enterprise and healthcare applications.

Standards-based Argus 2.0 is a configurable, easily-integrated platform supporting complete business solutions based on GuardRFID's active RFID tag (News - Alert) technology.

"We are excited about offering our solution partners and customers the enhanced capabilities available in Argus 2.0. This reflects our commitment to continuously advancing our technology and staying at the forefront of what is possible in the RFID space," stated Zahir Abji, GuardRFID President & CEO.

The new Argus 2.0 release delivers systems integrators and solution provides enhanced features, greater control over acquired tag data, and algorithms that provide better fault tolerance for external interfaces that have stability or reliability problems. Additionally, the Argus 2.0 comes with fully integrated interfaces for industry standard access control systems and all major CCTV systems.

The combination of Argus 2.0 and the smallest, lightest active RFID tags on the market expands the universe of possible RTLS solutions for the identification, location and monitoring of people and assets.

The company's active RFID-based real-time locating system  or RTLS solution delivers superior tag population density, acquisition rates and data throughput on a flexible, highly configurable platform. Choose our 'out of the box' healthcare solutions or the Argus configurable active RFID platform.

Guard RFID Solutions (News - Alert) Inc. was established to provide the most robust, reliable and least expensive Active Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) technology and platform. We are driving the adoption of active RFID solutions with total cost of ownership (TCO) parity with passive solutions.

The Argus technology platform was designed to create RF solutions for the protection, identification, tracking and location of people and assets in almost any type of environment. The execution of our vision began with the introduction of the smallest and lowest cost Active RFID Tags in the industry, offering the industry's first affordable Disposable Infant and Patient Tags.