Excuses, Excuses!
Retailers that claim RFID is “too difficult” are misinformed, reluctant to acknowledge inefficiencies in their stores or adverse to change.
Are Smart Guns the Answer?
In the wake of the mass shooting at a nightclub in Florida, maybe it’s time to take a serious look at RFID-enabled guns.
THINaër Launches Low-Cost Beacon-based RTLS
Health-care and aerospace companies are already using the firm’s solution to determine the locations and movements of items and individuals, and to analyze that data in terms of efficiency, maintenance or other factors.
IoT News Roundup
Nedap morphs phones, badges for security app; Apple expands HomeKit compatibility, adding Home app; Allure, Thinaire powering location-based marketing apps; Marken to Help Green Cross expand beyond Korea; Exosite upgrades IoT platform; Honeywell debuts new IIoT services; IoT news from RFID Journal.
RFID News Roundup
ALL-TAG releases RFID-Ink tag ••• Redpoint Positioning integrates RTLS with Autodesk’s BIM applications ••• Bluvision, Airside Mobile Turn On Android’s Nearby Notifications feature at airports ••• MicroStrategy leverages Bluetooth beacons for real-time user behavior analytics ••• T.A.P. Tag Technologies NFC-enables RealTimeRental’s new mobile app.
Q&A With C3 IoT’s Tom Siebel
Six months ago, C3 Energy, the IoT platform provider that enterprise software pioneer Tom Siebel launched in 2009, broadened its focus beyond the energy market. IOT Journal spoke with him about the transition and why he thinks every system—even the human body—is becoming part of the Internet of Things.
Tegu Uses Smart Fixtures to Build Sales
The construction-toy company has installed RFID-enabled display cases at stores, enabling it to track which products are sold, automatically bill the retailer accordingly and order replacements.
Senet Network Hits 100-City Mark
The company is deploying its low-power wide-area network through the use of what it calls macrocells and microcells, aiming to support IoT applications ranging from the agriculture industry to the oil and gas industry and smart-city projects.
Endries International Simplifies Parts-Inventory Management
The global fasteners and production supplies distributor has designed its own RFID-enabled kiosk to identify empty component bins and automatically trigger replenishment orders.
In Toronto, a Bike-Share Program Expands
Bike Share Toronto has contracted with PBSC Urban Solutions to supply new bicycles and stations, using Syrma’s HF RFID tags and readers.