Unisys Adds GlobeRanger to Its Platform
The integration and consulting company will use GlobeRanger’s middleware to manage data from RFID readers and other devices.
Alien Targets Smaller DOD Suppliers
Combining training services with hardware and software, Alien’s RFID Ready Kit is designed for small companies looking to comply with the U.S. military’s RFID mandates.
RFID May Play Role in U.S. National ID Cards
The U.S. House of Representatives last week approved legislation that takes the country a step closer to national ID cards.
Siemens Outlines Aggressive RFID Plans
Conglomerate Siemens is hoping to establish itself as a major contender in the RFID space this year.
RFID Center Opens in the UK
The British Department of Trade and Industry is backing the construction of an RFID center to encourage the development of the technology across the country.
January/February 2005
This issue explains how to build a bottom-up business case. Our Case Study reveals how Purdue Pharma integrated item-level RFID tagging with its packaging line. We also look at RFID’s adoption in the defense industry and present the results of tag tests done by the RFID Alliance Lab.
Inlay-Laminating Process for E-Passports
A U.K. company claims it has developed a unique process for embedding an RFID inlay that protects the inlay against physical damage and counterfeiting.
RFID News Roundup
Dexit releases device to streamline contactless payment; Xterprise receives $2 million investment; Agility and eXI sign agreement; Psion Teklogix and GlobeRanger, partner for government contracts.
Tandy Brands Certain of ROI from RFID
Tandy Brands Accessories expects a long-term return on investment from its RFID deployment, even in the face of $150,000 annual costs.
Japan Offers ISO a Gen 2 Alternative
A consortium of Japanese companies proposes its own UHF specification, likened to a scaled-down version EPC Gen 2, for candidacy as an ISO standard.