Security and Access Control
RFID News Roundup
Smartrac unveils inlays for secure product authentication; Extronics offers RTLS solution for process industry; Sigfox, Phoenix Fund provide Internet of Things service in Puerto Rico; Tuya joins Zigbee Alliance Board of Directors; Microsoft acquires IIoT security startup CyberX; Industrial Internet Consortium publishes smart factory white paper; Digi International intros router for industrial, remote location monitoring.
Lenovo Provides IoT Solution for All Facets of Pandemic Worker Safety
After the computer company launched its new Internet of Things services division, COVID-19 posed the first challenge: providing worker-safety solutions that cover everything from safe, hands-free entrance to contact tracing.
IoT Offers Flexible Solutions for Post-Quarantine Worksites
GuardHat offers a mix-and-match solution for companies seeking social-distance-based proximity alerting, contact tracing and collision prevention, with mustering and access control among its Internet of Things features.
RFID News Roundup
MSM Solutions updates Android operating system for RFID software; IOTech offers open edge software platform for IoT systems; ADLINK, Intel team up on AI robotics controller; Axess brings Kathrein RFID tech to ski resorts; CompTIA predicts AI, 5G will drive technology revolution; Sectigo launches YouTube video series on IoT security.
NXP Expands Its MIFARE DESFire Product Portfolio
The DESFire EV3 IC is designed to provide security and connectivity to contactless smart-city services.
NFC, Blockchain Help Authenticate and Manage Collectibles
Sonra and other brands are launching an encrypted, tamper-evident solution with app and blockchain functionality, provided by collectID, to help collectors ensure authenticity, gain brand content and manage collections digitally.
Clubs, Music Venues Eye RFID to Reopen Safely With Reduced Contact
Billfold POS, which provides a contactless experience that includes payments and access control, is adding RFID-enabled ID checks and touchless payments as entertainment venues reopen, as well as a wallet app for stadiums, airports and other spaces.
RFID News Roundup
Arrow Electronics, Panasonic Industry, STMicroelectronics offer IoT modules; NFC Forum adopts bi-directional communication between smartphones, IoT devices; ProGlove provides social-distancing sensors for factory floor; Laird Connectivity unveils wireless IoT gateways; Nedap intros BLE-NFC vehicle gate access solution.
Smart Support in Response to COVID-19
Smart labels and packaging are safely supporting healthcare products for patients and professionals, thereby saving lives.
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