Xterprise Incorporated, a provider of RFID-enabled high-definition supply chain applications, which recently established a permanent presence in Europe, now has a new European general manager. Meet Mike Letchford, European GM in the UK office. Says Dean Frew, president and CEO of Xterprise: “Mike Letchford has an incredible background in ERP and supply chain solutions, a […]

An interesting feature of the ODIN project is the scope of Airbus’s program. , writes research analyst Simon Holloway. They anticipate deployments in traditional supply-chain logistics, tool and asset tracking and work-in-process inventory management. ODIN Technology’s task is to work as a solutions developer for Airbus in managing fast-track roll-outs of RFID systems. Mr. Holloway’s […]

RFID middleware vendors have found a reason to celebrate as users are becoming increasingly aware of the value of RFID in increasing the efficiency of asset tracking, inventory management and process visibility. That’s the verdict of the new Frost & Sullivan report “North American RFID Middleware and Software Markets” released this week. The report the […]

Driven by EMV compliance, the world electronic funds transfer POS (EFTPOS) terminals market is projected to reach 10,769 thousand units by the year 2010. The fast approaching Europay, Mastercard and Visa (EMV) deadline is stepping up growth momentum in the world point of sale (POS) terminals market and increasing adoption of open-architecture systems mirrors a […]

Tracient Technologies this summer is showing off its recently launched “credit card” sized portable RFID reader. The Explore-R is an ultra-compact device featuring both Bluetooth and USB interfaces. The inclusion of both communication options provides an RFID reader that can supposedly be incorporated quickly and easily into business processes that require asset identification, asset tracking, […]

Thailand’s Suvarnabhumi Airport (also known as the New Bangkok International Airport (NBIA)) is testing passive, ultra-high frequency (UHF) RFID and other auto-identification technologies in its cargo, customs and warehouse facilities, reports RFID Journal. Airports of Thailand Public Company Ltd. (AOT), which manages and operates the nation’s airports, is implementing RFID and bar-code technology to improve […]

Elektrobit Corporation (EB) has purchased 100% of the shares in 7iD Technologies GmbH. The acquired company specializes in RFID technology, provides services and products for system integrators and RFID companies and delivers technology and turn-key solutions for supply chain and asset management in pharmaceutical, paper, aviation and automotive industries. The Elektrobit transaction strengthens the offering […]

Dulles, Va.-based RFID systems integrator ODIN Technologies this week completed a benchmark report based on the results of tests it performed on seven EPC Gen 2 UHF RFID interrogators, reports RFID Journal. The readers were certified by the European Telecommunications Standards Institute (ETSI) to operate under current RF regulations in the European Union. For the […]

New analysis from Frost & Sullivan, Asia Pacific RFID Supply Chain Market, reveals that the market earned revenues of $170.3 million in 2006 and estimates this to reach $646.3 million in 2013. Buoyed by the success of the increasing numbers of RFID pilots and projects in supply chains, end users are becoming progressively keen on […]

Gerd Wolfram will explain why METRO Group is moving ahead with its RFID rollout and what it will require from suppliers in 2008 at RFID Journal’s upcoming conference for companies doing business in Europe, November 6-8, 2007, Mövenpick Hotel Amsterdam. The focus of RFID Journal LIVE! Europe 2007 is on how European companies can cut […]