- Jaguar Signs On as Savi Extends RFID Network to UK
Savi Networks has announced that the Port of Felixstowe became the first UK port outfitted with the SaviTrak RFID container tracking infrastructure, and Jaguar will track parts shipments from Felixstowe to the US. Now 50 percent of all cargo that enters the US originates from ports equipped with Savi tracking technology.
- What the Motorola-Symbol Deal Means for RFID
Cell phone giant Motorola yesterday announced that it would buy Symbol Technologies for $3.9 billion, at a per-share price of $15. The purchase price represents roughly a 20% premium over Symbol's closing stock price Friday afternoon, before rumors of the acquisition drove it up over the weekend.
- Hamburg Library Moves to RFID
By Rhea Wessel
The city's central library and 17 branches will start deploying a system to manage the circulation of 2 million items per year. Patrons will check materials in and out themselves.
- North American Bancard Gives Out Contactless Payment Systems
By Claire Swedberg
The company is providing the systems free of charge to 3,000 U.S. retailers, making it possible for merchants to accept RFID-enabled credit cards.
- Summary of Baird RFID Monthly for September
Baird has released its September report. The 14-page document is a worthwhile read for anyone requiring an overview of the industry's last 30 days. For those without time to do so, we have reprinted here the report's summary.
- Motorola Acquiring Symbol
By Mary Catherine O'Connor
The Fortune 100 firm has signed a definitive merger agreement, with a total value of approximately $3.9 billion, to buy Symbol Technologies, one of the largest suppliers of RFID hardware.
- Seton Medical Center Deploying Ultrasound and RFID Systems
By Beth Bacheldor
The project will use an ultrasound-based, indoor-positioning technology to track assets and patients, and radio frequency identification to manage the administration of drugs.
- Symbol Releases New Gen 2 Interrogator
By Mary Catherine O'Connor
The mobile unit, designed for use on forklifts, has several potential applications for users of RFID technology.
- RFID Improves ETA Info for Bus Passengers
By Claire Swedberg
U.S. and Hong Kong transit companies are using active tags to provide passengers with accurate information regarding bus locations and expected arrival times.
- IBM-Led Group to Run Major Military Research Project
By Andrew Price
The International Technology Alliance, made up of 25 commercial and academic organizations, is chartered with helping the U.S. and U.K. militaries develop sensor-based technologies.
- Airport Monitoring System Combines RFID With Video
By Rhea Wessel
A European consortium is designing a system involving video cameras and battery-powered RFID tags to improve airport efficiency, security and passenger flow.
- RFID System Opens Up Debate at Sweden's Parliament
By Rhea Wessel
The Riksdag has installed an RFID-based system that will let its members leave their seats and move about the chamber for debate. Eventually, the system could be used to allow parliamentarians to vote from anywhere in the chamber.
- Transatlantic Consortium to Research RFID
The US and UK today announced the launch of a far-reaching defense technology research program that will span military, industry, and academic institutions. It will be composed of 25 organizations and led by IBM. Called the International Technology Alliance, it could last up to ten years and reach a value of $135.8 million.
- Freightliner Factory Will Use RFID to Track Production
By Beth Bacheldor
The maker of trucks and commercial vehicles will begin using active tags to help improve the manufacturing process at its plant in Portland, Ore.
- In-Flight Active-Tag Test Successful, Says Boeing
By Mary Catherine O'Connor
The plane maker plans to submit a proposal to the FAA by month's end, requesting that the agency issue a policy allowing active tags aboard airplanes.