Alien Technology, the Silicon Valley-based manufacturer of RFID readers and inlays, enjoys a current valuation of more than a half-billion dollars. This sum is based on the value of a recent divestiture by Quan Ventures.
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BT Debuts Managed RFID Service
British Telecom’s RFID unit launched its first off-the-shelf product, offering customers an active tag system to help track and manage reusable business assets.
Texas A&M Senses New RFID Apps
A university research facility is hoping to deploy wireless sensors networks combined with RFID tags.
Scale Matters
As RFID moves from pilot to deployment, the thing that will most starkly separate success from failure will be the ability of systems to scale.
Cisco Backs ThingMagic
The networking company has increased its stakes in RFID technology by funding ThingMagic, bringing the RFID reader manufacturer’s total funding to nearly $21 million.
2005 and 2006 Predictions
Here’s a look at our predictions for 2006 and how we did on our prognostications of a year ago.
Are Item-Level Tags Up to the Job?
The RFID Alliance Lab tested four commercially available EPC Gen 1 UHF tags and found that each had limitations.
RFID Journal Adds Vertical Industry Channels
Eight vertical industries make it easier to find the information you need.
Are Your Products Smart?
Getting the most out of your products with RFID.
RFID on Tap
A technology company has developed a unique RFID solution that measures how much alcohol bartenders have poured, which could boost a bar’s liquidity.
RFID Goes Vertical
In 2006, end user companies will focus on technological solutions that can solve problems within their specific vertical industry.
Keeping Fresh Foods Fresh
Produce, meat, poultry, seafood and dairy products often travel cross-country or between continents before ending up on store shelves. Given this lengthy journey, using RFID to improve food safety and shelf life has become a top priority for suppliers and retailers.