by Markus Weinlaender, Siemens Automation & Drives

From beer kegs to eggs: how RFID can help improve intralogistics processes

by Kean Lim, Savi Networks

How one computer manufacturer is using RFID seals to speed its goods through customs, boost their security, and drive down business costs

by Prof. David C. Wyld, Southeastern Louisiana University

Why RFID is the right tool for managing reverse logistics and product recalls in our "Google Earth" world

by John Veizades, SensorConnect

RFID data management, are you ready? A look at the features that modern serialized data management systems will need to incorporate if they are to effectively process the growing streams of data resulting from RFID and item level serialization

by Yashpaul Dogra and Christian Huff, Insync

Recent outbreaks of E.coli have underlined the importance of ensuring food safety. With barcodes having shown various limitations in their ability to accurately trace produce, RFID, GPS and sensors may prove to be the most appetizing technologies

by Peter Blair, Reva Systems

How a combined RFID tagging and digital video verification solution is enabling a major distribution warehouse to increase shipping efficiency, improve picking accuracy and reduce shrinkage

by Matthew Teskey, Sybase

Intelligent RFID networks: the business case, the technology requirements, and the benefits and value for businesses that implement them

The aerospace industry is also looking into RFID as a means of optimizing its supply chain: a look at one carton-tagging pilot project taking place in the US – Dock door to front door RFID evaluation kit

RFID and video surveillance for increased security and efficiency – Joint program for RFID solutions configuration – Australia Defense launches first RFID-tagged shipments into mideast – Steel producer streamlines slab logistics – Portuguese door manufacturer implements RFID solution – Real-time temperature monitoring for pharma supply chain – RTLS solutions for marine terminals and distribution center

Inventory tracking system installed at Staples Business Depot – Greenhouse introduces RFID to track flowers – New RFID infrastructure for libraries – Turret truck with RF transmitter as standard

RFID reader module line expands – UHF RFID reader module boosts medium/short-range applications – Credit card size Bluetooth-enabled RFID reader – Sushi restaurant uses RFID to track food quality

by Andreas Florian, Skidata

A look at the technologies of choice and the challenges in pedestrian and vehicular access control and ticketing

by Cecilie Lindstrom, Arcontia

Close-up on a new payment system that allows passengers to top-up their travel cards whilst onboard any form of public transport

by Prof. David C. Wyld, Southeastern Louisiana University

The possibilities are endless for contactless payments and ticketing in the American sports market... but how soon?

eTicketing reader chosen by Dutch Railways – New printer achieves IP54 rating – Contactless reader for public transport industry – Contactless self-service bike rental – Belgian bank offers self-printing ticket service – Nancy to introduce public transit contactless ticketing system – Smart paper ticket line for different usage scenarios – 22m contactless transactions daily in Seoul public transport system

Contactless credentials for access control applications – Reader qualifies for use in US HSPD-12 program – ICAO compliance for secure microcontroller – Green Card Authentication solution released – New version of multi-technology card reader – Smart cards to accelerate micro banking deployment in India – ID card application control software unveiled – Card printer/encoder with single-sided lamination

SMS-based transaction service up and running – Electronic payment solution for self-service bike rental – First electronic chip transaction project for Danish parking sector – US university introduces contactless payment option

Embedded fingerprint readers unveiled – Fingerprint algorithm receives NIST certification – Hong Kong property agency deploys face recognition system – Fingerprint door lock for home and office