Zscaler’s latest study finds that manufacturers are especially at risk of malware or botnet attacks without some precautions in 2024 The rate of cyber security threats for Internet of Things (IoT) systems has risen four-fold in the past year according to an annual...
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RFIDJournal.com’s Best of 2023: 2023 Provided Steady Growth for RFID
From retailers and brands to quick serve restaurants, the rate of RFID deployments has seen gradual growth The passive UHF RFID industry has seen a year of growth, especially in retail, driven by rising RFID tag order volumes as brands meet retailer mandates....
Expanding Pet Collar Use Beyond GPS Tracking with IoT
Wearables market expected to reach over $4.0 billion in coming years Most pet owners are aware of collars that track their dog or cat. But what about a market for similar wearable devices giving insight to the health and wellness of their beloved family member? With...
Beontag, Comprion, Ellisys, Siva, NXP: RFID Journal News Roundup
Beontag opens Ohio manufacturing facility; Comprion, Ellisys offer CCC Digital Key Bluetooth testing solution; Siva releases on-metal UHF hard tag for kegs and drums Beontag to Open Ohio Manufacturing Facility Global radio-frequency identification (RFID)...
New Paper RFID Tag is Environmental-friendly by Being Chip- and Metal-Free
Global brands will pilot a passive RFID tag from PulpaTronics that transmits a unique ID when interrogated, but without a chip or metal-based antenna. Research out of the U.K. has led to a startup company—PulpaTronics—that is building a chip-free, paper RFID tag that...
Thermo Fisher Relies on CYBRA’s RFID Tracking, Alerting System
Edgefinity IoT allows Thermo to accurately track medical serum inventory in sub-zero conditions. Thermo Fisher is using an Internet of Things (IoT) radio frequency identification (RFID) system from CYBRA to track medical serum inventory in real-time in sub-zero...
Greek Island Brings IoT Intelligence to Parking
Paros is rolling out a LoRaWAN based solution from Cicicom using Actility’s software to help citizens find parking, alert police to parking violations When tourists descend on the iconic Greek island of Paros each summer, they bring or rent cars, and that creates a...
Metalcraft On-Metal RFID Tags to Cut Price for Retailers Such as Walmart
The Eco Mini is designed for use on household or sporting goods sold in retail, while the Eco Mini-Plus targets work-in-progress tracking in manufacturing Manufacturers and suppliers of household and sporting goods, trying to track products with low-cost RFID tags,...
CEA-Leti’s Vehicle-to-Everything Pilots Lead to New R & D
CEA-Leti has launched a new initiative to work with the AGVs, as well as vehicles, to boost environmental awareness for drivers or operators with IoT connectivity. French electronics and IT research institute CEA-Leti has expanded a research and development (R&D)...
Apple May Ease NFC Restrictions in Europe
Apple has reportedly offered to let rivals access its tap-and-go mobile payments systems To avoid a hefty fine, Apple is reportedly ready to easy restrictions of near-field Communication (NFC) in Europe. Apple has offered to let rivals access its tap-and-go mobile...
Globestar, Toppan, Ceva: RFID Journal News Roundup
Globestar releases GSatSolar IoT Device, Toppan breaks ground on barrier film plant, Ceva refocuses its technology on Edge AI Globestar Releases GSatSolar IoT Device Globalstar, Inc. has released a new IoT product —known as GSatSolar—in partnership with Global...
RedLore UWB RTLS Solution Comes Without Wired Infrastructure
The technology, now being tested by pharmaceutical companies, leverages battery-powered anchors and UWB tags for a low cost and easy installation Several pharmaceutical companies are testing technology offering a real-time view into temperature sensitive...











