What Could Slow RFID Adoption?
Despite the advancements in the technology during the past five years and the expanding number of companies proving the business case for RFID, there are issues that could inhibit wide-scale use.
Three Boosts for EPCIS
ISO ratification, new guidelines and free tools will propel adoption of the Electronic Product Code Information Services standard.
IoT News Roundup
Helium unveils IoT platform, sensors for enterprise applications; Aeris survey tracks end-user attitudes on IoT benefits, pain points; new apps and partners for Enlighted; Tata Consultancy Services launches eight new IoT managed services; Trimble, Raven collaborate to give farmers flexibility; Silver Spring Networks introduces new operation tools for utilities.
BJC Healthcare Adopts RFID Cabinets to Track Surgical Devices
The Midwest hospital operator is deploying a solution from Cardinal Health across all cath labs, GI labs and operating rooms, to track the high-value implants and surgical devices kept onsite.
Verizon Lowers Cost, Technology Barriers to IoT Development
The telecom provider has rolled out a new Internet of Things development platform called ThingSpace and has halved the cost of a cellular modem for IoT devices. Early next year, it will also launch a bespoke IoT network infrastructure.
RFID News Roundup
New Identec Solutions tag combines RFID, GPS, satellite communications ••• Beaconinside launches second-gen beacon hardware and software ••• Thinfilm receives $350K through FlexTech Alliance to extend sensor platform ••• Global RFID market for retail to near $4 billion in 2019, Technavio finds ••• Schreiner LogiData unveils new NFC label for Android smartphones.
Cardinal Health to Cornerstone-Sponsor RFID in Health Care 2015
The medical and pharmaceutical products and services provider will be the cornerstone sponsor for RFID Journal’s 8th annual conference and exhibition for the health-care sector, to be held on Dec. 2-3.
Sigfox Launches U.S. Network With San Francisco Pilot
The low-power, long-range IoT network covers the entire city, but applications that will leverage it have yet to be announced.
Quuppa’s Beacon-based RTLS Sees Adoption by Health Care and Retail
The company’s real-time locating system uses Bluetooth-beacon tags and receivers with integrated antennas to track personnel and assets, determining location within a few centimeters.
How to Profit from the Internet of Things
Costs are a major consideration, but from better engaging with your customers to improving regulatory compliance, IoT technologies offer a wide range of business benefits.