Sun Debuts Its First RFID Software
The computer and software maker releases middleware designed to process streams of data coming from RFID readers and deliver that data to enterprise applications.
Mastering EPC Technology
If companies want to reap the benefits of EPC technology, they have to understand more than tags and readers. RFID Journal University can help.
Chip Maker Tries ‘Snack and Trace’
By using RFID to track shipments within its supply chain, KiMs, a Danish potato-chip maker, not only spiced up its sales but also cut the fat from its inventory and workforce.
The Future of Shopping
This article was originally published by RFID Update.May 31, 2004—Newsweek’s article in the upcoming issue about RFID and the associated privacy questions.Read the article at NewsweekIndy 500 Keeps Score With RFID
This article was originally published by RFID Update.May 31, 2004—A discussion of the use of RFID in the timing system at this year’s Indianapolis 500 car race.Read the article at RFID JournalRadio tags are falling off the fast track
This article was originally published by RFID Update.May 31, 2004—Boston is home to many start-ups focusing on RFID. This article from the Boston Globe considers the possibility that many such companies will not survive because they have underestimated how long it...Sun adds Java tools to RFID menu
This article was originally published by RFID Update.May 31, 2004—Sun releases RFID middleware package that incorporates the company’s Java and Jini architectures. It will run on the Solaris platform and is scheduled to ship this summer.Read the article at CNET...RFID demand tipped to boom
This article was originally published by RFID Update.May 31, 2004—Carnegie Mellon University has spun off a startup named Plextronics which will manufacture a new plastic based on research done at the university’s College of Science. The plastic conducts...
Indy 500 Keeps Score With RFID
Race officials use an active-tag system to drive real-time reports on racers’ performance.