Chances are, you’ve heard the buzz about RFID for events. The wireless event tech has become standard at the country’s top music festivals, with fans proudly wearing their RFID wristbands year-round like badges of honor. But RFID (which stands for Radio Frequency Identification) isn’t just for the huge music festivals anymore. From cashless food and…
Fakes are everywhere. The flash of an “LV” logo on New York’s busy Canal Street, or a pile of lookalike Chanel bags at Istanbul’s Grand Bazaar, hardly warrants a raised eyebrow these days. But counterfeiting continues to plague the luxury sector, costing European clothing and accessories companies an estimated €26.3 billion ($30 billion) — about…
India’s Railways are likely to propose the use of RFID technology such as RFID tags in the near future for tracking and tracing of wagons, coaches and locomotives even as the public transporter looks to leverage information technology in a big way to improve services. Rail Budget 2015-16 is expected to propose extensive use of…
Blood transfusion and handling errors can be fatal and costly. This has driven many organizations worldwide to use advanced RFID blood monitoring systems that can help keep such errors in check. Transparency Market Research, in a new report, states that the RFID blood monitoring systems market will also receive a thrust from the demand for…
Even the most exciting, perfectly executed event has its headaches. Whether it’s a small tech conference or an EDM concert, there’s seemingly no way around the long lines, limited toilets, and need to carry around a bunch of cash (or else get hit with exorbitant ATM fees). But what if we could at least get…
On Sunday, Disney World made changes to its popular FastPass Plus system, giving guests more selections and more flexibility when planning their day at the Florida parks. Guests will still be able to secure arrival times in advance for three attractions or experiences at one park per day, enabling them to avoid lines. Now they…
JBC, Belgium’s largest clothing retailer announced that they have rolled out RFID technology throughout JBC’s entire supply chain, from point of production through its distribution center (DC) to its 144 stores in Belgium, Luxembourg, Germany and across 17 Million RFID-Enabled Items. JBC is pioneering the adoption of RFID technology in Belgium to provide accurate merchandise…