Gemplus Board Resolves Dispute
Alex Mandl has been confirmed as CEO and two board members were ousted, ending a year of turmoil.
Auto-ID Center Courts Europe
Auto-ID Center director Helen Duce spoke to RFID Journal about the center’s efforts in Europe in 2003.
MasterCard to Test RFID Card
Pilot will test whether consumers, merchants and credit card issuers value “contactless” payments.
Matrics Makes Security Push
The RFID technology provider says it will market its UHF system for homeland security applications.
US Tests Cargo Security System
Six-month pilot by the departments of defense and transportation will use e-seals and satellite communications.
Identix Misses Revenue Target
Budgetary problems in Washington and the dramatic drop in technology spending by companies have hurt sales.
Alien CTO Joins Auto-ID Center
Roger Stewart will work on new specifications for EPC tags and offer consulting services on patent issues.
If There’s a Patent Pool, Should You Jump In?
Everyone agrees more RFID standards are needed. But a patent pool may just add an unnecessary layer of bureaucracy. By Dan Mullen, Interim CEO of AIM
RFID’s Weak Link: Software Apps
AMR Research says only 1 percent of the 550 RFID companies it tracks offer RFID-enabled software applications.
Smart Card Companies Slash Jobs
Gemplus will eliminate 1,000 positions and Schlumberger will shed 3,300 employees amid continued weakness in the industry.