CASE STUDY
RFID Joins the Navy
Naval Base Kitsap Bangor in Silverdale, Wash., is the site of a groundbreaking RFID deployment that is setting the stage for the future of Navy logistics operations.
COVER STORY
Governments Influence RFID Adoption
In the United States, private investment is advancing RFID adoption. But in Asia—and even more so in Europe—government funds are jump-starting RFID research and pilots, and helping the regions stay competitive.
VERTICAL FOCUS
Telcos' Dual Vision for RFID
Providers hit with declining revenues from voice service are taking action on two fronts: adopting RFID asset tracking to cut costs and diversifying their business by providing RFID services to existing customers.

Departments

OUT IN FRONT
Don't Tag a Book on Its Cover
BindTech, a Nashville, Tenn., bindery, received a patent for a process that can embed an RFID tag in a book cover as it is being manufactured.
OUT IN FRONT
RFID for Wine Aficionados
A California startup has developed WineM, an RFID-enabled wine rack that lets aficionados and sommeliers manage their collection visually.
PERSPECTIVE
Can Pharma Move in Lockstep?
Adopting RFID all at once could lower the cost of deployment, deliver business benefits and offset a government mandate to track drugs.
PERSPECTIVE
RFID Could Spell Relief for U.N.
Adopting RFID all at once could lower the cost of deployment, deliver business benefits and offset a government mandate to track drugs.
PRODUCT DEVELOPMENTS
RFID Security With a Smile
To outsmart hackers, smart security systems are combining RFID with video and biometric technology.
PRODUCT DEVELOPMENTS
Product Update: RFID File Tracking
Has RFID file tracking fallen by the wayside—or are companies and organizations adopting the application and reaping its benefits?
EDITOR'S NOTE
Governments and RFID Leadership
Learning from experience can only bolster RFID adoption, and right now, governments seem to be playing a positive role in the RFID industry.

Columns

ASHTON'S VIEW
RFID's Greener Side
Tracking tagged goods—and recycling their packaging—will reduce our energy needs.
RADIO EUROPE
Cashless in Europe
Will London's consumers and businesses embrace RFID payment systems? European contactless providers want to know.
INSIDE THE LABS
Opening Up the Network
Open-source simulation software will enable the RFID community to help develop and learn to use the Internet of Things.