RFID News Roundup

Avery Dennison offers free tags and evaluation; EPCglobal certifies SAMSys MP9311 Gen 2 module; Ofcom to adopt license-free RFID spectrum; Kennedy Group, RFID4U to offer training; ACG HF reader supports multiple protocols, apps; Power Paper announces $28 million in funding.

BearingPoint: Mixed Benefits from Baggage Tagging

BearingPoint has developed an economic model to help determine the business case (or lack thereof) for RFID baggage tracking systems. While the company believes that such systems will become prevalent, the model suggests that in the near-term airlines and airports may want to hold off. This article has more details.

Asset Management Heats Up with Axcess Offering

Axcess International yesterday announced Asset Activator, a comprehensive physical asset management solution based on semi-active RFID technology. RFID Update spoke with Allan Griebenow, President and CEO of Axcess, about the new offering.

SecureRF Creates New Encryption Method

SecureRF Creates New Encryption Method

The data security startup says its Algebraic Eraser is faster, requires less processing power and could be used on EPC Gen 2 Class 1 tags for protecting data transmissions.

The European Supply Chain RFID Conundrum

ARC Advisory Group analyst Chantal Polsonetti herein considers the supply chain RFID market in Europe. She argues that in the face of lacking retailer mandates and regulatory constraints, the European market still pales in comparison to its U.S. counterpart.

Zebra, Symbol, Intermec from Investor Perspective

Weeden & Co. last week issued reports on Symbol, Zebra, and Intermec, and their respective values as possible stock investments. The reports are rich in financials and investor-speak, so this article is intended as an extraction of the information most interesting to RFID Update readers.