Microsoft (NSDQ: MSFT) this week unwrapped a beta version of BizTalk RFID Mobile for developing mobile applications in a variety of business sectors. The new platform contains multiple, compatible technologies and development tools to help customers develop applications for existing systems, Microsoft said Thursday. Its partners for BizTalk RFID Mobile include Intermec Technologies, Motorola, Psion Teklogix, Samsung, and Unitech, according to Burley Kawasaki, director of product management in the Connected Systems Division at Microsoft.
While the new RFID development environment is in private beta now, it's expected to be generally available by the end of the year.