This article was originally published by RFID Update.July 23, 2004—A Swiss startup named WinWatch will use RFID to help watch manufacturers prevent counterfeiting. By implanting tiny Toshiba-developed RFID chips in the glass crystal faces of the watches, authenticity...
WebMethods provides RFID middleware for DOD; RFID kit for retrofitting label printers; RFID development kit for pocket PCs; new RFID label printing software; Australian sheep may get tagged.
This article was originally published by RFID Update.July 23, 2004—U.S.-based Digital Angel has won a $600,000 contract from the Portuguese government to RFID-tag up to 200,000 dogs. The contract represents the first phase of a wider initiative to control rabies by...
One company is introducing plastic pallets that it says offer better RFID readability and performance options than wooden versions.
This article was originally published by RFID Update.July 22, 2004—At the OpenWorld conference this week in Shanghai, Oracle's president singled out RFID as a large potential opportunity in China. One of the database giant's two China-based research and development...
Warehouse management software developer Radio Beacon releases two new RFID pilot kits aimed at Wal-Mart’s tier 3 suppliers.
This article was originally published by RFID Update.July 21, 2004—At the pharmaceutical industry supply-chain conference held this week in Washington, D.C., a number of the biggest names in pharmaceuticals and RFID discussed a pilot project underway to test the...
Big Blue’s product information management (PIM) software provides companies with a way to link RFID-generated location data with a wide range of product information.
This article was originally published by RFID Update.July 21, 2004—Wal-Mart global RFID strategy manager Simon Langford confirmed Tuesday the retailer's next steps in its aggressive RFID initiative. The top 100 suppliers are all on track to meet the January 2005...
This article was originally published by RFID Update.July 20, 2004—Adding to the growing list of prestigious libraries worldwide considering RFID for better book security and stocking, the National Library of Australia will soon upgrade their tracking system to take...
Talk of collaboration must be replaced by action.
Managing the risk of an RFID deployment means knowing when to move from a slap-and-ship approach to a full-scale integration.