UK’s RFID Theft Busting Program a Wild Success
The UK’s RFID-based anti-theft initiative has been hailed “immensely successful.” Project case studies are available for download.
Nokia Finally Introduces NFC to the World
Big news from Nokia this week as it releases its Near Field Communication (NFC) enabled shell for the popular 3220 cell phone.
Singapore Expands RFID Spectrum to Match US and Europe
Singapore Tuesday announced that it has expanded the radio frequency bands on which RFID is legally permitted to broadcast within the country.
Cousins RFID and Sensor Technology Will Grow Closer
It is important to note that IBM’s new, $250 million Sensor and Actuation division is not an RFID pure-play: sensor technology is also a focus.
BP Leads the Way on Sensors
Many people think low-cost wireless sensors are years away from commercialization, but the oil company shows the technology will soon deliver business benefits.
U.S. Tests E-Passports
Government agencies are conducting tests of passports embedded with RFID chips, with the goal of issuing e-passports in 2005.
VeriChip Misses the Point
If the VeriChip technology doesn’t enhance the provisioning of healthcare, is it really worth employing, given its potential for abuse?
RFID Tags from India?
The Indian business technology press is abuzz today over the prospect of the country’s first RFID chip manufacturing plant.
As Jan 1 Looms, Slap-and-ship Very Common
New research from ARC Advisory Group has been published which looks at trends in the RFID implementation practices of 24 companies.
‘Slap and Ship’ Drives Automation
While many companies are applying tags to goods just prior to shipment to retailers, others are finding ways to limit RFID costs, according to a new survey.