About Ambient Systems

Ambient Systems is a Dutch privately-owned technology firm that specializes in the development of innovative active RFID technologies based on wireless mesh networks. The company was founded in 2004 by researchers from the University of Twente in The Netherlands, who were developing wireless sensor network technology. In its initial stages, the company was supported by a Business Accelorator with financial support from the Province of Overijssel and the University of Twente.
The company is now managed by a seasoned team of professionals. Ambient holds a number of patents and has received numerous awards.

Ambient Systems is a privately held company. Ambient Systems received growth capital from the Innovation Fund from PPM Oost (East Netherlands Participation Company) and from Drienerlo Investments. Ambient will use the funding to strengthen its patent portfolio, maintain its technological leadership through continuous innovation and further expand its international sales and marketing organization.

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Proven Solutions
Ambient's wireless sensor networks have been proven in more than 100 commercial deployments around the globe, ranging from improving safety and security in warehouse environments to moisture monitoring at golf courses.

Technology leadership through R&D
Ambient builds on its knowledge and years of experience in embedded systems, electronics, and communication networks and maintains its technological leadership position in the Active RFID market through its strong focus on research and product development.

Company Milestones:
• 2008 – Launch of Product Series 3000, optimized for logistics and asset management, based on IEEE 802.15.4 standard
• 2008 – Number of installations of Ambient Systems networks grows to over 100 locations
• 2007 – Ambient receives venture capital funding and appoints senior management team
• 2006 – Ambient Systems networks implemented at Great Barrier Reef in Australia
• 2005 – Launch of Product Series 800
• 2004 – Ambient Systems founded by senior researchers from Twente University

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