Expert Views
RFID: Looking Beyond the Retail Promise
Although RFID volumes in the retail and pharmaceutical markets fell short of expectations, the technology saw widespread deployment in other sectors.
Mixing RFID in the Auto-ID Blender
Before deploying RFID, first be sure to consider all the automatic-identification and data-capture systems available to you.
HF Protocols’ Distant Dream
Although HF RFID air-interface protocols operate at a single global frequency, a number of factors hinder the ability of HF tags and readers to achieve interoperability.
Complex Event Processing and RFID
The use of complex event processing (CEP) software can lower development time and costs for event-driven RFID and sensor-network applications.
There’s No Packaged Answer for RFID
Adding an RFID tag to a product's packaging requires careful designing, but there are things you can do to help ensure a favorable outcome.
Scaling Down RFID Investments
Layoffs and cutbacks within the industry may not necessarily be a bad thing.
An RFID Tag Data Security Infrastructure Approach for Items
When used in conjunction with item-level tagging of drugs and other products, TDSI can protect consumer privacy while raising confidence that customers are getting genuine goods.
Intelligent Network Services Can Make RFID More Productive
By condensing raw RFID data into meaningful business events, an intelligent network service can help you implement EPCglobal RFID applications without overloading your supply chain.
Scalability Is Key to RFID Compliance
When working to meet RFID compliance mandates, it is important to implement a scalable solution that not only satisfies today's needs, but also allows for future growth.