EXPERT VIEWS

How RFID Can Provide Critical Real-Time Production Information
Real-time information regarding key performance indicators is pivotal for driving processes toward meeting a company's production targets.
By Amila Nandasekera

RFID Can Simplify Maintenance of Patient-Monitoring Devices
If medical equipment manufacturers integrate dual-interface RFID chips into the devices they make, hospitals could use the technology to communicate with those devices, access maintenance records and alerts, and upgrade software.
By Thomas Lavallee

Using Wireless Technologies to Fight Camera Theft
If every digital camera contained a SIM or RFID module, it could log into its manufacturer's product-authentication database when switched on and, if stolen, report its whereabouts and disable itself until returned to its rightful owner.
By Dieter Uckelmann, with contributions from Mark Harrison

Choosing Hardware Cost-Effectively
To optimize a project's price tag, you can't just focus on tag costs.
By Yedidia Blonder

Observations From RFID Journal LIVE! 2011
What a long strange trip it's been...
By Sue Hutchinson

Corralling Stray Reads
Filters on fixed and handheld readers ensure data accuracy, providing retailers with real-time inventory visibility.
By Raj Jayaraman

RFID's Next Decade
Expect to see more skepticism, innovation, controversy, successes and miracles.
By Kevin Ashton

The Problem With Software Packages Developed by RFID Hardware Vendors
No single type of RFID hardware is the best option for every aspect of a project. Therefore, end users need to select a software solution that is entirely hardware-agnostic.
By Yedidia Blonder

The Value of Partnerships
Hiring a systems integrator that is invested in your company's goals will help ensure the success of your RFID deployment.
By William Mapp

RFID's Untapped Potential
Analyzing aggregated data can improve our understanding of processes.
By Florian Michahelles and Frédéric Thiesse