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Data is the biggest challenge of our age, but the rise of the Internet of Things will create an even bigger data challenge, in which the outputs from a myriad of embedded sensors will be meshed and overlaid to deliver startling new products and services.»

Favre-Leuba is bringing NFC-based data about each of its watches to blockchain-based software, thanks to a solution from cybersecurity technology company WiseKey that tracks inventory and provides brand authentication and a personalized record of each purchased watch for consumers.»

STMicroelectronics intros microcontroller-debugging probe for RFID applications ••• InfluxData, Google Cloud IoT Core integrate to improve IoT environments ••• Signify unveils IoT smart lighting portfolio ••• Telit releases miniature IoT modules for medical wearables, fitness, more ••• myDevices partners with Arm on IoT sensor offerings, joins Arm Pelion IoT platform ecosystem ••• Redpine launches MCUs for smart and secure IoT devices.»

Connect&GO has invested in 25 percent of Montreal start-up Brite4 to develop and market smart vending machines for self-serve festival, concert or resort access, using Brite4's machine and reader portal designs with Connect&GO software and integration.»

The historical Venezuelan hotel has deployed an HF RFID- and ZigBee-based solution from ASSA ABLOY that manages guests' access to their rooms, and to the safes within those rooms, while detecting unusual activity and helping employees identify any guests who have forgotten items in their safe.»

ThinPrint's ezeep system allows users in co-working spaces, libraries or schools to launch a printing function from their laptop or other device, then go to any ezeep printer, tap an RFID card against a reader and prompt their personal document to be printed.»

Let your Internet of Things devices connect more than just your internal systems.»

This summer's music festival in Northern Ireland experienced a 23 percent increase in sales per person, thanks to an NFC-enabled cashless payment system from Event Genius.»

Point Mobile intros new NFC/UHF RFID handheld reader ••• Seldat Technology Services unveils RFID-enabled warehouse-management system ••• PREMO launches magnetic emitter antennas for automotive apps ••• HEED raises $35 million to build AI IoT platform connecting mobile fans to sports moments ••• Particle updates IoT platform to help developers build connected products ••• Mitek, JanusID partner on real-time identity-verification solution ••• FogHorn adds new Internet of Things software to its portfolio.»

Air transportation is one area of growth, along with retail installations, health-care systems, logistics and food—all driving the deployment of RFID reader infrastructure.»

An RFID solution from CoreRFID has given Lowe Rental visibility into 10,000 of its refrigeration and catering assets as the rental company expands its UHF technology use around the world.»

The event, to be held in London on 7 Nov., will highlight leading companies' radio frequency identification deployments in the region, as well as demonstrate the latest technology solutions.»

The IoT.ATL AgTech Challenge is accepting applications from Internet of Things and agriculture technology startups for a 12-month project to address food shortages and costs in urban areas.»

Few companies factor into their ROI calculations what RFID could save them during a recall. Perhaps they should.»