We broke the internet building this, so you dont have to. See how Xemelgo goes beyond RFID middleware with smart infrastructure, real-time apps, and seamless integrations that scale with your operations.
That moment sums up a lot. From day one, we’ve been building for real-world scale and designing the kind of tech that works quietly behind the scenes so you don’t have to.
Still, one of the most common questions we hear from teams new to RFID is: “So, is Xemelgo just middleware?”
We get it. Middleware is often the entry point into RFID for those just starting their software search. But once customers see Xemelgo in action (or look into building it themselves), they understand the bigger picture.
Yes, we handle RFID middleware, and we do it better than anyone. But we’re not just connecting systems. Xemelgo is a full-stack digital operations platform: smart edge control, seamless integration, and intuitive applications that frontline teams rely on every day.
We don’t just connect your systems. We help you run your operations better.
Let’s break down what makes Xemelgo different, and why the teams who use us don’t look back.
Let’s start at the core: Xemelgo’s middleware isn’t some invisible pipe in the background. It’s a powerful orchestration layer that actively manages your devices, streamlines your data, and enhances your operations.
Think of it less like plumbing and more like a command center.
Here’s what that looks like in practice:
RFID readers, sensors, and edge devices can be tuned, reconfigured, and updated remotely. No sending IT out with a laptop and an ethernet cable. You get complete control from the cloud.
Need to change how an RFID reader is configured? Change the power setting, switch date modes between inventory mode, entry/exit, or event detection? No problem. Xemelgo lets you define how your RFID data is captured, filtered, and contextualized on the fly.
With the ability to read thousands of tags per second, RFID readers are notoriously noisy (remember how our engineer broke their internet?!). Xemelgo performs signal processing at the edge to publish only the events you care about and has extensive backend filtering in Xemelgo Cloud to de-noise your data. For instance, if two readers pick up the same tag, we handle that seamlessly.
If a reader goes offline for any reason, you are the first to know before it affects operations, with real-time email and SMS alerts. The Xemelgo team actively monitors RFID infrastructure health and provides a rapid response to help you get things up and running again.
Push new firmware and app updates across your entire fleet of RFID devices without touching a single reader. Scale to thousands of devices and locations with zero infrastructure bloat.
This isn’t middleware as a static connector. Xemelgo's middleware is an intelligent infrastructure layer that’s responsive, proactive, and built for scale.
Most middleware disappears behind the scenes. That’s the problem. It supports the system, but never the people.
Xemelgo changes that by delivering a user interface that’s just as powerful as the backend.
Whether your team is on the shop floor, the sales floor, or in the warehouse, they get real-time insights through beautifully designed and intuitive to use web and mobile apps. No clunky dashboards, command-line interfaces, or weeks of expensive training.
Here’s what your team gets out of the box:
You don’t have to learn how everything works. You just use it, and it works.
Xemelgo doesn’t just give you raw RFID data and say, “good luck.” We package functionality into turnkey applications that solve the operational headaches keeping your team up at night.
Whether it’s verifying outbound shipments against ASNs, tracking WIP as it moves across stations, or enabling vendor-managed inventory across multiple facilities, Xemelgo provides the tools to make it simple. These aren't experiments or half-built modules. They're field-tested solutions running in real factories, warehouses, stores, and distribution centers right now.
One of our manufacturing customers improved production lead time by 85% using RFID and Xemelgo’s WIP tracking app. Data on each order is captured using RFID data, and users interact with our real-time dashboards and locate orders using our mobile apps.
In retail, Good American uses Xemelgo in-store to run daily RFID-powered cycle counts. What used to take hours now takes minutes. And because the system integrates directly with their eCommerce and inventory management platforms, inventory is always accurate, giving shoppers what they want when they walk in.
This is the ROI we deliver: less chasing, more doing. With clean, automated data and real-time visibility from anywhere, RFID projects deliver results faster.
Check out more Xemelgo Customer Success Stories.
If your team flinches at the word “integration,” you’re not alone. Traditional enterprise solutions often mean heavy lifting, multi-year rollouts, and breaking what already works.
Not with Xemelgo.
We connect to your existing ERP, WMS, or custom systems using secure, well-documented APIs, and work with your IT team to get them fully integrated in weeks not months. Whether you're on SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, or a homegrown app, we integrate smoothly without disruption.
There’s no need to rip and replace. We embrace and extend what’s already there, bringing operational data and frontline execution into a single, modern system.
Have integration questions? Connect directly with our engineering team.
Legacy RFID and IoT systems weren’t designed to scale. They crumble under the weight of new devices, new locations, or rising data demands.
Xemelgo is different.
Our cloud-native platform, built on AWS, scales effortlessly. It’s secure, globally available, and gives IT teams the control they need without tying up resources. Operations can expand without constraints and without bloated support costs.
Our enterprise customers are already running hundreds of RFID readers across facilities, tracking returnable totes or powering large-scale VMI programs across their customer base. These are projects that would’ve taken years to build internally. With Xemelgo, they’re live in days and delivering value in weeks.
And unlike legacy RFID setups, you don’t need a small army of DevOps engineers to keep it running. We manage the infrastructure, you stay focused on improving your operations.
Some companies consider building their own RFID solutions. A few even try. But most aren't set up for it, and even those that are often walk away once they see what it takes to support. We've seen Fortune 50 giants try and fail. We've also partnered with some of them after their homegrown RFID projects hit a wall. On paper, building doesn't look that hard -"It's just like barcodes, right?"... In practice, most custom builds never make it past pilot and into production.
And that’s just to get started. Every change becomes a new dev cycle. Every user request becomes a backlog item. Every bug becomes your problem.
With Xemelgo, you’re not just saving time. You’re putting your RFID project on the fast-path to success.
Why build what already works? Connect with our team to skip the hard part and get started.
Middleware moves data. Xemelgo moves your business.
It’s not passive plumbing. It’s active control, real-time visibility, and tools your team will actually use. All purpose-built to solve real problems and drive real results.
If you're looking for RFID middleware, we've got that covered - and everything that should come with it.
Xemelgo is the Operating System for Modern Operations.
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