Metro Group Reaps Gains From RFID
The world’s third biggest retailer says that its initial RFID deployments have help it cut costs and improve operations and that it’s ready to roll out RFID to new locations.
RFID News From the NRF Trade Show
Here is a roundup of announcements from RFID vendors at last week’s National Retail Federation trade show and exhibition.
Wal-Mart CIO: Strong Initial RFID Results
Wal-Mart CIO Linda Dillman reported to last week’s National Retail Federation convention with mostly positive results on the retailer’s RFID initiative that went live earlier this month.
VeriChip Partnered with Intelligence Collection Company
One indication of where human-chipping is headed is to look at the companies already associated with it. One example is Metro Risk Management Group.
More Retailers Budget for RFID
At least a third of U.S. retailers plan to deploy RFID technology this year, according to a recent study.
Give RFID Systems an Analytical Edge
With an analytics and integration services (AIS) layer at the edge of enterprise systems, RFID solutions will become scaleable and bring real-time visibility and true automation.
EU Logistics Providers Shirk RFID Role 3PL
Many of Europe’s third-party logistics providers are putting off RFID adoption, hampering the technology’s deployment throughout the supply chain.
RFID News Roundup
Paxar included on GSA schedule; E-Cenit offers RFID for data storage; Zebra merges hardware with SAP’s AII; Tagsys has new tag for libraries; RedPrairie, Printronix extend partnership; HID releases GSC-compliant smart card readers; WJ Communications announces merger agreement.
Demand for RFID Integrators Outstrips Supply
System integrator trade publication CRN ran a cover story this week highlighting the widening gap between demand for RFID system integrators and the supply.
Scottish Bar Joins Barcelona Club in RFID Tagging Customers
Another bar has begun encouraging its patrons to accept VeriChip, the human-implantable RFID tag and lightning rod of the RFID privacy debate.