E-Commerce Is Not the Answer
Selling more online will not solve the problems that brick-and-mortar stores face, but omnichannel retailing might.
NFC Forum Incorporates Tags into Its Certification Program
The release of Apple’s NFC-enabled iOS 11 platform is helping to drive the growth of NFC deployments that are making an NFC tag certification program important, the association says.
IOT News Roundup
Asavie, MultiTech provide device-to-cloud connectivity for security services ••• PureIntegration, Actility develop LoRaWAN-based/RDK-B system for cable industry to expand IoT networks ••• Black Box expands IoT services portfolio ••• Small Cell Forum, Telecommunications Industry Association partner to accelerate smart cities, enterprise connectivity ••• WiSilica health-care IoT and smart lighting solutions support Bluetooth mesh-networking standard ••• Software AG intros IoT technology portfolio for cloud-based IoT platform services ••• Taoglas launches RF filter division for IoT, mobile applications.
RFID News Roundup
Murata intros RAIN RFID tag for use on metal ••• Harland Simon, GS1 Ireland partner on asset-tracking, inventory-management solutions ••• Nedap launches smart-parking sensor platform ••• SATO to unveil intelligent label-printing technologies ••• Identiv, Zwipe team up to provide biometric access ••• CAEN RFID releases two new readers.
Actility, MachineQ Demo Asset-Tracking Solution at MWC Americas
The demonstration will monitor the locations of Comcast’s XFINITY service vehicles in near-real time.
Four Fundamental Strategies for Building an IoT System
How can companies ensure that their Internet of Things technologies are sustainable and effective, work seamlessly, and create a return on investment?
Five Ways in Which the Internet of Things Is Helping the Environment
Connectivity, sensor technology and all things IoT are helping to create a greener world.
Current, AT&T Build IoT Platform to Support Atlanta’s Smart-City Program
The collaboration is transforming the city’s existing street-lighting infrastructure into a sensor-enabled data network that will accelerate the digital era of urban development.
RFID Weaves a Tale With New Loom Technology
Loominary, designed by researchers at American University and the University of Central Florida, allows game players to control a story’s plot and action using an RFID-enabled loom.
Companies Trialing NFC With Workflow-Management Application
Flowfinity is offering Near Field Communication as part of its enterprise mobile application software, so that companies can more automatically collect data about their field staff and activities at sites worldwide.