RFID News Roundup
Higher power limits and wider spectrum for Singapore’s RFID; PowerID semipassive products available; Alien to open RFID Solutions Center; Applied Digital purchasing eXI Wireless; recruiter adds RFID-related openings.
Good RFID Middleware Still Desperately Needed
According to research firm Venture Development, the wave of new data produced by RFID implementations will overwhelm existing systems.
EXI Broadens Its RTLS Platform
In an effort to expand its offerings beyond healthcare into industrial applications, eXI Wireless has developed software that adds support for UHF tags and readers.
Intermec Licensing Program Suspended
Intermec has temporarily suspended the IP licensing program it announced earlier this year that caused a stir in the RFID industry.
Nokia’s First NFC Product – Why it’s Important
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Intermec Decision Pushes RFID Forward
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Intermec Suspends Royalties for 60 Days
An agreement between Intermec and EPCglobal will allow for the testing of EPCglobal’s UHF passive Gen 2 specification, which is necessary for its graduation to a standard.
EPCglobal Must Act Fast, Says BT
The U.K. telecom giant warns that EPC technology will be doomed if EPCglobal doesn’t quickly decide the Gen 2 standard, expand its membership and prove RFID’s business case.
Metro’s RFID Deadline Hits, But Suppliers Are Behind
Only 20 of the 100 suppliers mandated by German retailer Metro to RFID tag shipments have met the November 2004 deadline for compliance.
Wal-Mart: All Suppliers May Launch RFID Right Now
Wal-Mart welcomes all its suppliers to begin implementing their RFID infrastructure as soon as they wish.