Gerardo Talavera, Managing Director, Americas, Evolis Inc. Smart cards, both contact and contactless, have become standard technologies for applications such as identification, access control, loyalty programs, transportation and banking. Cards are becoming more technically advanced and a single card now supports multiple applications. For instance, a single student ID card can serve not only as […]

The Authority for Info-communications Technology Industry of Brunei Darussalam (AITI) in collaboration with the Ministry of Religious Affairs (MoRA) announced a pilot project to track ‘halal’ food products through the use of RFID technology, according to The Brunei Times. Halal is the term used to designate food seen as permissible according to Islamic law, regarding […]

New research from the University of Arkansas reveals that apparel suppliers can gain from the use of RFID, particularly in the area of inventory accuracy. Sponsored by the American Apparel & Footwear Association (AAFA) and GS1 US, the study found the potential for suppliers to experience both top- and bottom-line improvements via increase accuracy, cycle […]

Zebra and Checkpoint Systems have entered into a cooperative relationship and licensing agreement. While the exact terms of the transaction were not disclosed, the relationship does bring together Zebra’s active location solutions with Checkpoint division OATSystems’ passive RFID, auto-ID and sensor capabilities. The agreement also provides Zebra with an OEM software license for OATxpress, which […]

EarthSearch Communications has entered into a partnership agreement with Cynox, the Nigerian technology solutions provider, to monitor fuel levels in oil tankers. In Nigeria, the cancellation of government oil subsidies has lead to increasing concerns over oil theft. EarthSearch’s integrated RFID and GPS product, together with level sensor technology will be used to monitor sudden […]

A number of Queens, N.Y. libraries are converting their collection of books and other media to support RFID check-in and check-out, according to The Queens Gazette. The Fresh Meadows and Far Rockaway branches will be two of the first to receive the automated system. Over the course of the next few months, a total of […]

IC-TAG Solutions announced it has earned certification from Alien Technology to use its EPC Gen 2 RFID inlays. IC TAG utilizes Alien Technology’s EPC Gen 2 Squiggle, Squiglette, and Square inlays in their IC-TAG RFID labels and tags. Alien uses its own proprietary microchip, Higgs 3, to produce its ultra-high frequency RFID tracking devices. The […]

Dates: March 5-7, 2012 Location: Las Vegas, Nevada Venue: Mirage Hotel URL: Click here Description: CARTES in North America will combine a high level conference program with international experts and a comprehensive exhibition featuring the most representative companies in card manufacturing, payment solutions, identification solutions and digital security.