How to Deploy a Nine-Party EPCIS Network Within Two Months
A recent demonstration showed just how easy it is to use the Electronic Product Code Information Services standard to solve real supply chain business problems.
By Ken Traub
A Blueprint for Success
As some European companies shift from trials to deployment, they're developing a corporate plan for RFID adoption.
By Jonathan Collins
Life Without LBT
The elimination of the listen-before-talk protocol in Europe and Japan will help dense-reader mode RFID systems—if companies protect their backscatter.
By Jin Mitsugi
Could NFC Fail to Take Off?
Europe is home to some of the few live Near Field Communication rollouts, but they remain small and services are limited.
By Jonathan Collins
New Ear Tags for Animals
Low-cost HF and UHF identification tags for cattle, pigs and chickens could speed up RFID adoption in the livestock industry.
By Peter Cole
Opening Up the Network
Open-source simulation software will enable the RFID community to help develop and learn to use the Internet of Things.
By Abel Sanchez
Cashless in Europe
Will London's consumers and businesses embrace RFID payment systems? European contactless providers want to know.
By Jonathan Collins
Does RFID Spell TAX?
If the Ontario court rejects a pending appeal, any company using an RFID system within the province could be required to remit an additional tax based on the value of the RFID equipment, tags, labels and software used.
By Jonathan Spencer
Tagging Smallish Objects
By integrating an RFID antenna in the silicon chip, we can create tiny tags.
By Hao Min
The Shift to Value Up Front
Over the past year, various RFID middleware vendors have turned to offering sharply focused applications that provide immediate payback to end users.
By Brendon Ouimette