With 94 Percent of Organizations Using Cloud, IoT, Other Transformative Technologies, Data Breaches at All-Time High
As businesses embrace new environments, such breaches have become the new reality, according to the 2018 Thales Data Threat Report.
RFID News Roundup
SML enters new markets for RFID beyond apparel, footwear ••• ImageFIRST introduces managed solutions for tracking scrubs, lab coats ••• FineLine Technologies acquires Ferm RFID Solutions B.V. ••• China Unicom Research Institute joins ZigBee Alliance ••• NFC Forum issues call for entries for Innovation Awards ••• Unified Office adds IoT infrastructure management to managed business communications service ••• Thales eSecurity, 451 Research report data breaches rising with transformative technology adoption.
STMicroelectronics Showcases Smart Driving, Internet of Things Solutions
At CES 2018, the company presented silicon technologies and solutions for applications in the broad IoT market and mobility platforms and services.
Companies Testing IoT System When Goods Are ‘On the Road’
A waste-management firm and a high-value goods logistics provider are piloting a solution from Barcoding Inc., using CalAmp sensor devices and tags as well as software to capture and manage data about goods—even when they are in transit—via a combination of cellular, Wi-Fi, BLE and other technologies.
Hybrid RFID Tag Links Worker Safety to Access Control
Extronics’ new safety badge, which combines active Wi-Fi RFID and passive HF RFID technologies, will allow oil and gas workers at a Southeast Asia refinery to gain site access, as well as have their location tracked, without requiring them to carry multiple devices.
T-Systems, Embratel Announce IoT Partnership
In order to offer Internet of Things connectivity in Brazil, T-Systems has become a mobile virtual network operator.
Arrow Acquires eInfochips
eInfochips will expand Arrow’s Internet of Things “sensor-to-sunset” platform by adding engineering, solution architecture, embedded software development, security, mobile device connectivity, app development, cloud configuration and management, and managed services including big-data analytics.
RFID Pilots Address Perishable Foods, Beauty Products
A restaurant chain is trialing the RFID functionality in Avery Dennison’s Freshmarx solution to ensure food is delivered fresh and at appropriate temperatures, using the company’s microwave-safe tags, while retailers are planning to expand existing pilots of RFID systems to include cosmetics and perfumes.
Companies Testing IoT System When Goods Are ‘On the Road’
A waste-management firm and a high-value goods logistics provider are piloting a solution from Barcoding Inc., using CalAmp sensor devices and tags as well as software to capture and manage data about goods—even when they are in transit—via a combination of cellular, Wi-Fi, BLE and other technologies.
Déjà Vu at NRF’s Big Show 2018
As in years past, exhibitors were touting solutions that require retailers to adopt RFID before they will be effective.