Attacking RFID--Part IV
This final segment of Chapter 5, RFID Attacks, from 'RFID Security,' is a look at chip cloning fraud. See what can happen in a retail store, and when and why it's important to have a 'Plan B.'
Metro Group: Intranet of (Retail) Goods
The German-based retailer plans to expand engineering and design efforts for RFID projects at strategic locations throughout Europe and Asia. The company also plans to open a Future Store in May to highlight new technologies.
RFID Item-Level Tagging Leaps Toward 2008
RFID was heralded as the technology that would revolutionize business. While it hasn't lived up to the hype, item-level tagging holds promise for the new year. These retail deployments contribute to software and hardware worldwide revenue gains that Gartner expects to reach $960 million this year, climbing to $3.46 billion in 2011.
Nonretail Businesses Take Lead With Item-Level RFID
Retailers have pushed hard to develop RFID, but they lag other industries when it comes to the technology's gold standard--item-level tagging
Real-World RFID: Wal-Mart, Gillette, And Others Share What They're Learning
Early pioneers reveal that big RFID payoffs can come in small, unexpected ways.
Europe Tries On RFID
RFID may have gotten its start as a technology for supply chains, but three top European retailers see it as so much more
RFID Advances Worldwide
There are so many radio-frequency identification developments at any given time, it's hard to keep track. Last week was no exception. Kimberly-Clark said it's extending its initiative overseas, shipping tagged goods to U.K. retailer Tesco and German retailer Metro. Wal-Mart, of course, is moving its initiative along at a fast clip. CIO Linda Dillman said last week that it will have RFID in 600 stores and 12 distribution centers by year's end. Meanwhile, companies can soon expect to see RFID equipment based on the long-awaited Gen 2 RFID spec; Intermec Technologies said it's receiving sample Gen 2 chips. Manhattan Associates opened doors to a new RFID lab in Atlanta. Finally, China said it's working on RFID specs that will jibe with Gen 2 and other existing standards.
About the RFID World Retail Supply Chain Features Section RFID World's Retail Supply Chain section provides in-depth analysis and case studies for executives and system integrators looking to tap RFID technology in retail supply chain applications. Target coverage areas include: the Wal-Mart initiative, Metro's RFID deployments, open-loop applications, EPCGlobal Gen1 and Gen2 specifications, passive RFID tags, and more.
