Blecon Launches Agent to Transform Zebra Devices
Blecon has launched Blecon Agent, a new software solution that converts Zebra Technologies’ frontline devices into an autonomous Bluetooth tracking network. As logistics operations become increasingly digitized, the ability to track assets continuously, without...
Smart Fields: Integrating Drones with RFID for Real-Time Crop Insights
Farmers need real-time crop insights so they can monitor crop health and maintain vitality of the crops and prevent crop loss. Delayed inspections can cause significant yield loss. Some pest outbreaks require treatment within 48 to 72 hours; missing this window leads...
Paragon ID, Dracula Technologies to Scale Light-powered BLE Tags
Paragon ID and Dracula Technologies are accelerating the deployment of XgenTag-L, the first battery-free, light-powered Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) smart tags. This milestone marks the transition from pilot to large-scale industrial deployment, supported by a...
Hanshow, University of Cambridge Team Up to Advance Next-Generation Augmented RFID
Hanshow has launched a multi-year research partnership with the University of Cambridge to develop next-generation Augmented RFID systems powered by distributed hardware architectures. The collaboration brings together Cambridge’s world-leading expertise in...
Netmore Acquires Actility, Unifing Global LoRaWAN Ecosystem
Netmore Group, the leading network operator for Massive IoT, recently acquired Paris-based Actility, a pioneer in low-power wide-area network (LPWAN) solutions with a presence across Europe, North America, the Middle East, and Australia. Benefiting from synergies...
RFID Beyond Middleware: The Next Stage of Software and Data for Retailers
It is fair to say that RFID has turned a corner. Over the last few years, adoption has expanded well beyond apparel and continues to accelerate into new retail verticals. At the same time, use cases have broadened significantly. What began as a solution for in-store...
NFC Forum Publishes Its Latest Technology Roadmap
NFC Forum announced its latest roadmap for the development of NFC Forum Standards and its corresponding technical capabilities, six key initiatives that offer an insight into the future of NFC tech. The roadmap was collaboratively developed by the NFC Forum Board...
Murata Launches RFID Innovation Hub in Italy
Murata ID Solutions has opened the RFID Experience & Innovation Hub in Parma, Italy, an advanced laboratory dedicated to IoT and RFID technology. The hub will function as a center for experimentation, applications and research, enhancing Murata’s ability to drive...