Dispelling the Myth of RFID Myths
A security publication has created five myths about RFID, just so it could knock them down.
Dispelling the Myth of RFID Myths
A security publication has created five myths about RFID, just so it could knock them down.
Ports in China, U.S. to Pilot RFID Tracking Trade Lane
Cargo containers shipped from the Port of Shanghai, the world’s busiest port, to the Port of Savannah in the U.S. will be tagged and tracked with active RFID technology in a trial this summer. The electronic cargo seal tags conform to the new ISO 18185 standard and will be tracked with RFID infrastructure from Savi Networks.
RFID Lures Maker of Electronic Lobster Callers
Used to entice lobsters into traps, the gadgets are fitted with EPC Gen 2 tags, enabling the manufacturer to monitor which fisherman are using which devices—and get paid accordingly.
Turkish Municipality Using RFID to Track Its Vehicles
A suburb of Istanbul is using UHF Gen 2 tags to track employee vehicles, and plans to extend its use of the technology to include security and payment applications.
RFID News Roundup
FileTrail adds map function to aid tracking; Inside IP entered in NFC licensing program; BenQ mobile phones to get Sirit NFC technology; Datamars to unveil new laundry tag readers; Chase announces tag-protecting material.
Building an RFID Lab: Share the Costs
When you’re building an RFID lab, relationships are critical.
No Defense for Erroneous DOD Article
An article in the May issue of National Defense Magazine claims—wrongly—that the U.S. Department of Defense is no longer requiring RFID tagging.
Alien Looks to Channel, Non-Mandate RFID Adoption
Alien this week announced two RFID deployments that vice president of marketing and industry relations Ronny Haraldsvik believes testify to positive trends for the company and RFID industry overall. RFID Update spoke with Haraldsvik about the deployments, Alien’s channel partners, and the growth in non-mandate adoption of RFID.
Two Studies Describe the RFID Workforce
A pair of reports released last week provides insights into the industry’s emerging workforce. One says RFID vendors and integrators face a shortage of RFID professionals, while another indicates end users prefer workers with industry-specific hands-on experience.