RFID Embraces The Cloud

One of the biggest advantages of using Radio Frequency Identification in industry and logistics today is the visibility it can provide into the process. With the use of Cloud Computing, that visibility can be achieved with greater flexibility and lower cost.

Get It In Writing?

I recently attended the RFID Journal Live 2011 tradeshow and conference in Orlando FL. I really like this event because it brings together a diverse group of vendors, academics and customers in a setting that promotes open, honest discussions. These discussions are about not only technology, but also the state of the markets RFID serves, including aerospace, medical/heath care, defense, supply chain/retail and manufacturing, the process of RFID, like developing your ROI and even the “how to” parts of it all.

RFID in the Cloud

Many times I find myself thinking about RFID as the technology itself and not about the true product it produces. Not surprising from a sales role, as getting the right equipment into someone’s hands is one of the first key steps. But almost as soon as we start to clear that first hurdle of finding the right product to fit the application, the next important question comes to light: Data.

Choosing RFID For Industrial Applications; Part 5

In the first four parts of this blog series, I provided an introduction to the 3 most common frequencies/systems used in industrial RFID, detailing Low Frequency, High Frequency and Ultra High Frequency based systems. In this fifth and final post, I will provide some application guidance and criteria to consider when choosing your next Industrial RFID system.