EPCglobal Reaches Out to Small and Midsize Businesses
The organization has announced a 60 percent reduction in fees and new services, with the goal of expanding its membership.
Highlights from RFID Journal LIVE!, Part 1 of 2
Today’s story highlights news from the RFID Journal LIVE! event being held this week in Orlando. RFID Update will provide additional coverage in upcoming editions.
Are RFID Tags 100 Percent Reliable for Record Keeping?
In terms of record keeping and data information processing, is an RFID tag 100 percent reliable as a source of a unique numerical identifier? Or might different divisions within the same company, or third parties used by that firm, end up utilizing duplicate serial...Will GPS Replace RFID as the Privacy Bogeyman?
GPS devices, which are more effective than RFID for tracking individuals, are becoming much cheaper—but so far, privacy advocates have not raised an alarm.
Behind the Scenes at RFID Journal LIVE!
Set up is in full swing as everyone prepares for the big event, which opens on Monday. Here are some shots I took around 1 pm today.
A Broader Definition of RFID
BLE promises to blur the line between Bluetooth and radio frequency identification.
Microsoft Announces Availability of BizTalk Server 2009
The platform adds support for EPCIS and several other EPC standards, and incorporates BizTalk RFID Mobile—which the company says will help encourage wider RFID adoption.
RFID Journal Introduces Interactive Map of RFID Deployments
This new wiki-like tool will enable visitors around the world to share information about RFID usage, showing how—and where—RFID adoption is spreading.
Aerospace Supplier Boosts Efficiency with RFID
American RFID Solutions has introduced a new real-time tracking system that incorporates RFID and IP video. Aerospace supplier Metal Finishing Co. has deployed the system at its facilities in Wichita.
Will GPS Replace RFID as the Privacy Bogeyman?
GPS devices, which are more effective than RFID for tracking individuals, are becoming much cheaper—but so far, privacy advocates have not raised an alarm.