RFID Buying Guide:
Product and Software Reviews, White Papers, News and Buying Advice
Radio frequency identification, or RFID, continues to make waves across many industries for the economic efficiencies it can provide. Unlike bar-code technology, which requires contact or line of sight communication, RFID technology is in many situations considered a more flexible with its use of radio waves to automatically identify, locate, track, monitor or protect items. With it comes a wide variety of uses, many of which you’re probably already familiar with, such as payment systems for gas or tolls with passes, and tagging pets with chips to assist in identification if they become lost. These are just the beginning: manufacturers are putting RFID to use to track goods in the supply chain, retailers are using it to manage inventory levels and reduce theft, and government agencies are employing it for security verification. As with most developing technologies, there are also many concerns surrounding its use, like current industry standards, the cost of RFID equipment, and consumer worries about privacy. The topic can be confusing and if you’re researching the different systems, products and technologies that could help put RFID to work for your business, the RFID Buying Guide is the perfect place to start.
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IBM, Microsoft Invest in RFID Despite Lull
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Symbol Adds Tag Reader, Microsoft Link to RFID Line
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Reva Plans RFID Architecture a la LAN
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New RFID Tools Stress Ease, Savings
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You can use the powerful RFID Buying Guide search engine to find the products, vendors, reviews and white papers to give focus to your purchasing decision. Depending on where your needs lie, you can narrow your search down to particular topic directories like RFID software and bar code readers. With it, you’ll be able to answer:
- How does RFID compare to bar code readers, and are their solutions available that will best help to integrate the two?
- What customized RFID software applications are available for access control, inventory control, product tracking, and asset tracking with specific industries?
- How can RFID systems help solve many of the logistical problems that affect manufacturing and distribution?
- What are the top hardware solutions for RFID tags, readers, encoders, and printers?
When you need assistance navigating through all the radio frequency identification choices, look to the RFID Buying Guide. Search above through our directory of hundreds of products, fully sortable by vendor, editor rating and user reviews. You’ll also find valuable white papers, editor buying advice and news, all in one location. |
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