An Integrated RFID Solution for Retail
When RFID technology providers create an integrated, easy-to-use, scalable RFID solution, retailers will embrace it in a big way.
Beverage Company Uses RTLS to Turn Skaters Into Artists
As part of a campaign to advertise a Russian beer brand, skaters’ movements were tracked on a Moscow ice rink, enabling them to create drawings they could display in real time on the rink’s large video screen, and share on social media.
RFID Professional Institute Teams With InstructedU for Certification Exams
The partnership will enable RFID professionals worldwide to take proctored certification exams via the Internet.
RFID News Roundup
HID Global intros ceramic Brick and Slimflex on-metal tags ••• GAO RFID launches new 2.45 GHz active readers ••• Smartrac unveils extra-compact UHF RFID inlays for retail applications ••• OnlineLabels.com adds RFID labels to product lineup ••• Datalogic acquires 20 percent stake in CAEN RFID ••• TimBar uses Shelfbucks’ beacon platform for point-of-purchase displays.
Cisco Acquiring IoT Platform Provider Jasper for $1.4 Billion
The networking device maker says Jasper’s platform has enabled thousands of companies to turn products into Internet of Things services.
Virginia Startup Offers RTLS Solution for Live Shooter Training
Momentum Aerospace Group’s offering incorporates Zebra’s ultra-wideband-based real-time location system to help law-enforcement organizations measure and analyze trainees’ performance.
ROC-Connect Wooing Insurers With Smart-Home Service
The smart-home platform provider envisions benefits for insurers and policyholders alike.
Survey Reveals End Users’ Priorities for Deploying, Staffing IoT Projects
TEKSystem commissioned a survey of more than 200 IT and business professionals last fall, in order to better understand their IoT strategies and staffing needs.
RFID Ignites Interest in Nazi Explosives Museum
The Exploseum Military Technology Center, in Poland, is using passive HF and UHF RFID tags to provide access to visitors to the site’s various sections, as well as monitor each guest’s location.
LIVE! 2016 to Feature RFID Professional Institute Certification and Fast-Track RFID Training Courses
RFID Journal’s 14th annual conference and exhibition will offer attendees the chance to become Institute-certified, and provide training in RFID deployment and applications development.