NFC Forum announced its latest roadmap for the development of NFC Forum Standards and its corresponding technical capabilities, six key initiatives that offer an insight into the future of NFC tech. The roadmap was collaboratively developed by the NFC Forum Board...
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Murata Launches RFID Innovation Hub in Italy
Murata ID Solutions has opened the RFID Experience & Innovation Hub in Parma, Italy, an advanced laboratory dedicated to IoT and RFID technology. The hub will function as a center for experimentation, applications and research, enhancing Murata’s ability to drive...
Dot Ai Partners with Wiliot
Dot Ai, an IoT and artificial intelligence (AI)-based SaaS company at the forefront of asset intelligence technology, recently announced a three-year strategic partnership with Wiliot, a global leader in Ambient IoT technology. Under the agreement, Wiliot will support...
NXP Advances Edge AI Leadership with New eIQ Agentic AI Framework
NXP Semiconductors in now offering the eIQ Agentic AI Framework, advancing its leadership in secure, real-time edge AI, earlier this month. This new tool enables autonomous agentic intelligence directly on edge devices, allowing both expert and novice device...
Identiv Completes Thailand Manufacturing Transition
Identiv has successful completed of its manufacturing transition from Singapore to its state-of-the-art facility in Bangkok, Thailand. The transition to Thailand represents a significant achievement for the Perform pillar of Identiv’s Perform, Accelerate, Transform...
How RFID Technology is Shaping Mattress Management in the NHS: RFID Journal Case Study
Foam mattresses are critical to patient safety and comfort but managing them across three large hospitals is challenging for any healthcare entity. To prevent patients from developing pressure ulcers and ensure hygiene, each mattress must undergo regular inspections...
Tageos, Wiliot Partner to Accelerate Ambient IoT, Battery-Free BLE Sensing
A new passive Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) inlay, the EOS-654 BLE G3, is being offered as part of a collaboration between Tageos and Wiliot. The inlay comes in response to the growing demand for real-time location and condition monitoring across retail and logistics...
New GS1 Standard Aims to Revolutionize Supply Chain with Web-Enabled RFID
A significant update to the RFID Tag Data Standard (TDS) is set to transform supply chain visibility, combat organized retail crime, and enhance traceability across multiple industries. The new standard, TDS 2.3 from GS1, introduces a web-resolvable domain name to...
Amazon’s Showcases RFID Tunnel for Checkout-free Shopping at Pop-up Venues
Amazon is touted the next generation of their RFID lanes that are portable and can be deployed in hours. Ideal for pop-up shops, festivals, and temporary retail locations, the Just Walk Through system builds on the RFID technology pioneered in 2023 for merchandise:...
Zebra Technologies Empowers Retail Frontline Operations with AI-Powered Solutions
Zebra Technologies showcased its latest artificial intelligence (AI)-driven hardware, software, and services at NRF 2026. Notably, the leader in digitizing and automating workflows that deliver intelligent operations launched the new TC501 and TC701 handheld mobile...
RFID Professional Institute Announces Updated Certification Exam, New Study Guide
The new exam covers best practices for determining the right RFID technology for an application and deploying the solution The RFID Professional Institute announced that it has updated its Professional Certificate exam and introduced a new study guide for that exam,...
RFID at NRF: Previewing the Innovations That Will Shape 2026
Checking in with Beontag, BrightSign, Impinj, Manhattan Associates, Sensormatic Solutions, Simbe, SmartSense, Wiliot, and Zebra The retail landscape is constantly shifting. To stay ahead, businesses need technology that doesn't just react to change but anticipates it....












