A Healthy ROI
Our special report on RFID in healthcare makes it clear that hospitals can achieve a return on investment in the technology.
Nokia Displays RFID Cell Phone
Nokia had its RFID-enabled cell phone model on display at this week’s CTIA Wireless IT & Entertainment conference in San Francisco.
China Wants More Involvement in RFID Standards Process
The high-ranking vice director of the Policy Study Office has encouraged Chinese businesses to involve themselves more in the RFID standards-making process.
October 2004
This issue looks at BP’s use of wireless sensors to monitor assets, the use of RFID in the airplane manufacturing industry, how to develop an RFID strategy based on whether a company uses it as a disruptive or sustaining innovation, and whether RFID will lead to widespread unemployment.
Consumer Awareness of RFID Grows
A new report by BIGresearch says more than a quarter of the U.S. population knows what RFID is and has a balanced view of its potential benefits and privacy risks.
Spotlight on Security, Privacy Issues
At the Smart Card Alliance conference, Richard Clarke and others emphasize the role RFID can play to improve security and the need to address public concerns about the technology.
RFID News Roundup
ITA funds alliance to grow Latin American smart card market; Willow announces integration software for RFID; Georgia tollway authority buys TransCore passive tags; new Unibar bar code software supports RFID.
RFID Tag Availability Now Cited As Major Concern
ABI Research’s RFID Quarterly Service released this week indicates that tag availability has been added to the list of concerns confronting RFID adopters.
Part 3: RFID in Healthcare
In the final part of this Special Report, authors Brad Sokol and Sapan Shah continue to make the case for a how their “micro-modular” approach can deliver a healthy return on investment.
Energizer and Exel Partner on RFID
The battery maker is working with its third-party logistics provider to meet Wal-Mart’s mandate for RFID tagging beginning in January 2005.