Consensus Reached on EPC Gen 2
The Freedom and Global proposals for EPCglobal’s UHF Gen 2 specification have been merged into a single submission, paving the way for a new EPC standard.
BT and Deloitte offer RFID off the shelf
This article was originally published by RFID Update.June 24, 2004—Telecom giant BT and consulting firm Deloitte have partnered to offer an “off-the-shelf” RFID package. BT will provide the technology while Deloitte will contribute ROI and scenario...RFID, where do you want to go today?
This article was originally published by RFID Update.June 24, 2004—Microsoft has announced its vision to incorporate RFID into some of its core applications. The first Microsoft RFID products, targeting both small businesses and enterprises, will be released as soon...Hospitals ga-ga over RFID
This article was originally published by RFID Update.June 24, 2004—An Australian hospital has completed the implementation of an RFID-based baby-tracking system in its maternity ward. The initiative was launched in response to the 2003 kidnapping of a newborn from the...UK to get RFID educational centre
This article was originally published by RFID Update.June 24, 2004—Microsoft and Intel have teamed with the British government to develop an RFID education center in the London area. European companies considering RFID will be able to visit the center and receive...Study: RFID Not Well-Known By Consumers
This article was originally published by RFID Update.June 24, 2004—At last week’s Federal Trade Commission RFID Forum, Capgemini Group reported surprising findings of a recent survey: of the 1,000 consumers questioned, a mere 23% knew what RFID is.Read the...The future is still smart
This article was originally published by RFID Update.June 24, 2004—Despite privacy questions and a few pessimistic reactions to the hype, the future is a bright one for RFID technology.Read the article at The Economist
Label Printer for the Undecided
Retail security systems and label provider Checkpoint offers a thermal bar code label printer that can be RFID-enabled now, or later.
Solving the Out-of-Stock Problem
A startup software company is using RFID data to create a new type of planning and replenishment engine aimed at making sure products are available when customers want to buy.