Key Takeaways Sensormatic Solutions says its 60-year evolution from EAS to RFID, traffic insights and analytics reflects a shift from loss prevention to broader retail intelligence. President Tony D'Onofrio said tools such as Shrink Analyzer and RFID can help...
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Reelables, Hubble Network Collaborate to Track Cargo Smart Labels
Key takeaways Continuous shipment tracking is becoming more practical because Reelables can extend label visibility beyond owned facilities through Hubble’s global gateway network. The partnership lowers tracking costs by avoiding GPS, cellular hardware, SIM cards,...
RAIN in Action to Explore How RAIN-Enabled Infrastructure Translates to Real-World Impact
Key Takeaways The RAIN in Action summit will focus on how RAIN RFID infrastructure is driving practical business and consumer applications across industries. Sessions will cover Digital Product Passport compliance, smartphone use cases, healthcare connectivity, smart...
Avery Dennison Receives First-to-Market RecyClass Technology Approval
Key takeaways Avery Dennison’s AD CleanFlake RFID tags are now approved for compatibility with PET recycling streams in both Europe and North America. The approval gives global brands a single RFID label solution that supports traceability goals without disrupting...
Identiv Expands ID-Tiny HF Tag Portfolio for Ultra-Compact Applications
Key Takeaways Identiv expanded its ID-Tiny portfolio to bring secure HF/NFC functionality to very small products where conventional tags have been difficult to deploy. The new tag options support use cases across healthcare, luxury, electronics, and consumer goods by...
Iveda Introduces High-Precision Real-Time Location Upgrade
Key Takeaways Improves location accuracy to as precise as 10 centimeters, giving hospitals, manufacturers, and logistics operators tighter control over assets and personnel. Shows how RTLS platforms are moving beyond basic tracking to real-time alerts, geofencing, and...
Bluesight, Pfizer Partner to Provide RFID-Tagged Medications to Hospital Pharmacies
Key Takeaways Bluesight and Pfizer are moving RFID tagging upstream to the point of manufacture, reducing manual pharmacy work and simplifying hospital adoption. The partnership is designed to improve inventory accuracy, patient safety, compliance, and medication...
Siemens Partners with Databricks, FFT to Turn Production Data into AI-driven Insights
Key Takedowns Siemens, Databricks, and FFT are linking shopfloor data to enterprise AI without complex middleware, which could simplify industrial AI deployment. The partnership focuses on moving contextualized plant data from edge to cloud so companies can scale...
Sensormatic Introduces Sewn-In RFID Tags for Apparel Authentication, Loss Prevention
Key Takeaways Sensormatic’s sewn-in RFID options are designed to improve inventory visibility and brand protection without changing a garment’s fit or look. Permanent, tamper-resistant tags can help retailers address theft, counterfeiting, return fraud, and...
Sigma Technology Partners with GS1 Sweden to Accelerate DPP Adoption
Key Takeaways Sigma Technology Solutions Group is the first company to join GS1 Sweden's new partner program, strengthening its ability to deliver standards-based Digital Product Passport solutions within customers' existing IT systems. The partnership helps...
AsReader Expands RFID Basket-Reading Solutions into North America
Key Takeaways AsReader is bringing its RFID basket-reading system to the North American market, allowing retailers to identify multiple items in a basket at once during checkout. The company says its newly allowed U.S. patent strengthens protection for the technology...
Avery Dennison’s ReadyDPP Offered with Eye Towards EU Compliance for Apparel
Key Takeaways ReadyDPP combines labels, digital ID technology, software, and support to help apparel brands prepare for Digital Product Passport requirements. The launch reflects growing urgency around EU compliance and the broader business value of item-level product...












