by Prof. David C. Wyld, Southeastern Louisana University

Disappearing beer kegs are no longer just a “traditional joke”. With keg theft proving increasingly alarming for the beer industry, the time is right for RFID to be a part of the solution, not just in “tapping” the kegs but also in providing brewers additional incentives through its implementation

by Larry G. Mahan and Richard H. Ungerbuehler, Sky-Trax

As the saying goes, logistics can often be a nightmare. Increasingly accurate tracking systems are often susceptible to human error, making it impossible for tracking to be 100% accurate. However, thanks to optical RTLS this may well be about to change

by Markus Weinlaender, Siemens

Ensuring that actual inventory and item locations are consistent with on-file data can be a nightmare for even the most well prepared logistics companies. But, as one Turkish company found out, RFID can provide the ideal solution to complex logistical situations

by Niels Bauer, KSW Microtec

Guaranteeing high standards for products in the food and pharma industries can be made easier and more effective thanks to the latest innovation in intelligent RFID labels

Trailer tracking Satellite Network Achieves significant Uptime Milestone - New first response rfid system - Security company switches to RFID - GS1 completes Transport and Logistics Phase 2 Pilot Program - RTL solution lifts staff morale - Tough new rfid transponder - All DHL shipments to Metro France to use RFID

New ‘small’ rfid tag designed for box and pallet tracking - High speed RFID inlay assembly technology introduced - New micro passive uhf rfid tag ideal for it asset tracking - Wristband and blood tracking solution puts pressure on nhs hospitals in u.k.

by Smart Card Alliance Transportation Council

As public transport systems worldwide continue a steady move toward automated fare collection systems, smart cards can help to reach those left-out by the changes

by Tracient Technologies

Managing lines and attendance at conferences and other big events can be a tricky effort, especially when speed and timing is of the essence. That’s where mobile RFID can prove a huge advantage

by Gunther Geisenfelder, Skidata

We live in a new era, one where sporting and entertainment events and venues that host them, have reached new levels in size and reach. Safe ticketing and efficient access and visitor management is more important than ever

New epc reader for cost effective long range identification applications - Combined RFID, bluetooth reader - New robust, pocket-sized reader/writer - New datalogic mobile readers offer uniformity and long range

London o2 wireless festival’s free nfc wristbands prove a success - Confidex delivers contactless tickets to istanbul public transit system - Lisbon public transit orders 25 million contactless tickets from ask - Inter-operability tests bring nfc companies close to mass-market launch - Smartrac to supply contactless prelam for cairo metro - Ticketmaster launches paperless tickets at metallica album launch - RFID tickets make a successfull debut at 2008 beijing olympics - London oyster card ‘hacking’ scandal highlights weakness of dated rfid chip

France works on improving its ‘pay-buy mobile’ project - Singapore trials mobile tv via smart card - First twic compliant smart card reader in evaluation by tsa - Updated smart card reader to cater specifically for asian markets - New cashless payment system for vending machines - International school of bangkok to be fully cashless by october 2008 - U.S department of defense moves to smart card-enabled printers - Shenzhen continues move towards smart card transit system