About That Untapped Pool
Yes, there are many companies with problems that could benefit from RFID—but the vast majority are not yet ready to invest in the technology.
Sensor Network Has Avocado Farmer Seeing Green
High water costs made Kurt Bantle’s avocado farm financially untenable, but after optimizing his irrigation system by using a network of sensors linked to an IoT network, he was able to slash his water costs and recoup his investment in just six months.
Wireless Sensors Help Ye Ol’ Geezer Stay Cool
The Utah butcher shop is using Monnit hardware to monitor its coolers and freezers, and make sure they are always operating correctly.
Believe What You Read About RFID
Some benefits seem so amazing that companies are skeptical about the technology actually delivering such outsized returns.
Researchers Say RFID-Related Process Improvements Require Managerial Commitment
A three-university study finds that RFID-enabled hand-washing technology boosted hygiene compliance at hospitals by an average of 20 percent, but without sustained managerial support, those gains disappeared.
Nextbike’s Quest to Simplify Bike-Sharing
The company is utilizing NFC tags and readers to facilitate its operations in 18 countries.
Middleware Finds a Home
It’s becoming easier to run middleware on fixed and handheld readers.
IoT News Roundup
CompTIA finds uptick in companies making money from IoT; Vodafone testing sun-exposure app using NB-LTE technology; think tank says federal government dragging its feet on IoT adoption; crowdfunded sensor-filled beacon blows past goal; GE rolling out Predix starter kits.
Manure-Processing Equipment Maker Employs NFC
Nutrient Control Systems is adopting NFC RFID technology to make it easier for farmers and its other customers to access information about its products.
RFID News Roundup
Vizinex RFID releases Sentry UltraSlim 270 RFID tag ••• Global Tag intros Metally and Fibery RFID tags ••• Champion Healthcare Technologies, VueMed partner on medical device tracking ••• New version of RFID for the Supply Chain and Operations Professional available ••• New York & Company stores to use Shopkick app, beacons.