Integrators see opportunities, challenges for RFID

This article was originally published by RFID Update.June 15, 2004—Government systems integrators in Washington agree that the challenge of implementing RFID technology itself will pale in comparison to the challenge of managing, filtering, and storing the data...
Zeroing In on the Closed-Loop

Zeroing In on the Closed-Loop

Since 1985, Escort Memory Systems has flourished by providing closed-loop RFID systems for manufacturing plants and industrial operations—a market that remains strong.

Taking Education to a New Level

Taking Education to a New Level

Companies aren’t even aware of how much they don’t know about RFID—until class begins. But they soon learn that understanding the technology will improve their chances of deploying it successfully.

Boeing Outlines Tagging Timetable

Boeing Outlines Tagging Timetable

The U.S. plane maker says that it and Airbus plan to announce their RFID specification in spring 2005 and anticipates that suppliers will start delivering tagged items six months later.

First NZ library chooses RFID

This article was originally published by RFID Update.June 14, 2004—The first fully RFID-enabled library in New Zealand is expected to be ready by the end of 2004. Checkpoint Systems’ New Zealand branch has been commissioned for the project, which will include...

RSA Service Targets RFID Security

This article was originally published by RFID Update.June 14, 2004—RSA continues to be the most prominent player in the RFID security space with the official announcement Monday of new service offerings to enable companies to examine, diagnose, and secure their RFID...

Group completes new RFID technology standards

This article was originally published by RFID Update.June 14, 2004—EPCglobal announced Monday the finalization of its first RFID global standard, an important industry milestone which will serve to accelerate deployment of the technology.Read the article at...

RFID Flies High With Airplane Makers

This article was originally published by RFID Update.June 14, 2004—At last week’s aviation forum, both Boeing and Airbus announced their intention to require suppliers to begin RFID-tagging shipments within one year. An improved shipping and tracking process...

Wal-Mart’s RFID-Using Suppliers to Exceed 100

This article was originally published by RFID Update.June 14, 2004—On top of the 100 suppliers required by Wal-Mart to comply with its RFID directive, 37 additional suppliers volunteered to participate. According to the company, all 137 are on track to meet the...