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WhereNet Debuts Bimodal 2.4 GHz Active RFID Tag The new tag supports both Wi-Fi and ISO 24730 RTLS standards, to help companies more easily track assets throughout their organizations.

U.S. Senate Bill Proposes Technology to Authenticate Drugs An amendment passed last week specifying several authentication technologies without mentioning RFID. Some experts say the legislation is confusing.

China Approves Requirements for UHF Bandwidth The sanctioned spectrum should be compatible with UHF RFID frequencies used in many other parts of the world, including the United States and Europe.

Savi Technology Announces IP Licensing for Cargo E-seals The goal of the program is to spur the market for non-reusable freight-container active RFID seals compliant with the newly ratified ISO 18185 standard.

NIST Completes RFID Security Guidelines The National Institute of Standards and Technology's report describes the risks to data security and personal privacy that RFID deployments may pose, and provides best practices and procedures to mitigate those dangers.

ISO Ratifies 2.4 GHz RTLS Standard The ISO 24730 standard, published last month, is likely to spur an increased supply of interoperable tags and readers, as well as a decrease in prices.

Pharma RFID Adoption Still Slow A survey by Health Industry Insights shows few drug makers and distributors are implementing the technology, or even evaluating it.

EPCglobal Readies EPCIS Certification Program The organization's Software Action Group has already submitted conformance requirements for EPCIS products. The program is expected to go live in mid-July.

EPCglobal Ratifies EPCIS Standard Designed to help companies securely exchange data with their business partners in real time, the new standard is expected to have a big impact on RFID's ROI.

Seminar to Address RFID Legal and Public Policy Issues Leading legal and policy experts will address privacy, data security, government mandates, patent liabilities and other critical issues.