GS1 Canada, Wal-Mart Canada, Shoppers Drug Mart and other firms in Canada will examine public policy specific to RFID technology, and provide recommendations to foster the technology’s adoption.
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ESLs Are Becoming More Affordable For Retailers
The latest offering from W5 Networks reduces system costs to $3.50 apiece for electronic shelf labels.
Recap of the RFID Investor Conference, Part 2
Last week RFID Update attended the 2006 RFID Conference, hosted by investment firm Robert W. Baird & Co. The one-day event catered to the investor community, which was reflected by presentations that tackled high-level topics like Gen2 performance, return on investment, and the “HF vs. UHF” debate.
Efkon Announces HOT Technology for Electronic Tolling
Based on RFID and IR technology, the device aims to help ensure that drivers pay their fare share when using high-occupancy toll lanes.
A Shift to UHF Near-Field Predicted for Pharma
Andrew Nathanson, of the market research firm Venture Development Corp., says the pharmaceutical industry will increasingly adopt hybrid HF-UHF RFID solutions over the next five years, followed by near-field UHF technology.
RFID Reaches the Legal Limit
The technology has matured to the point that both end users and vendors are going to start facing legal and public-policy issues.
Recap of the RFID Investor Conference, Part 1
Last week RFID Update attended the 2006 RFID Conference, hosted by investment firm Robert W. Baird & Co. The one-day event catered to the investor community, which was reflected by presentations that tackled higher-level topics than those typically covered at more broadly focused industry conferences. This article has highlights.
Calif. Gov Terminates RFID ID Bill
Senator Simitian, author of the state’s Identity Information Protection Act, plans to reintroduce the bill next year.
French Mayo Maker Finds RFID a Crucial Ingredient
Benedicta is using EPC Gen 2 tags, EPCIS and ONS to track pallet movements, fill customer orders, create advance shipping notices and share supply-chain data.
Pfizer’s RFID Pilot Is the Start of Something Big
So far, the company has tagged 2.1 million bottles of Viagra, and it plans to continue this effort in 2007.
Getting Management Buy-In
If your RFID initiative is stalled in the executive suite, peer-to-peer support can help you move forward.
Interrogators Designed for the European Set
New ETSI-compliant firmware enables the listen-before-talk protocol.