RFID credit card from Citibank


Citibank has come out with what looks like an ordinary keychain attachment -- the type that come with little flashlights or the like -- but in actuality is an RFID MasterCard. [more]



USA : AAFA to host RFID Journal-AAFA Apparel & Footwear Summit


AAFA Apparel and Footwear Summit is the first event designed by the leading RFID information resource and the leading industry trade association to address the specific issues and concerns of companies in the apparel and footwear industry. [more]





The latest version of DLx Warehouse aims to make RFID a more integral part of supply-chain and distribution operations.


RedPrairie has unveiled a new version of its warehouse management software with the aim of helping companies make RFID more integral within their supply-chain and distribution operations. [more]





Suite Of RoHS Compliant HF (13.56MHz) RFID Products


HF RFID readers ideal for item-level tagging, asset management, library applications and the apparel industry.

Omron RFID today announced the introduction of its V720 Series HF (13.56MHz) ISO 15693 readers which comply with the Restriction of Hazardous Substance (RoHS) Directive. [more]



Acsis And SAP Launch End-To-End Offering For RFID Compliance


Companies to provide end to end offering to help customers quickly comply with their RFID mandates, while laying a scalable RFID foundation that can be used throughout the enterprise

Acsis, Inc., a leader in delivering shop floor process automation and enterprise data collection solutions for the supply chain, today announces it is teaming with SAP America, Inc. to launch an End to End Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) approach to help customers quickly and affordably achieve compliance. [more]



EU opens public consultation on RFID


In an attempt to allay 'Big Brother' fears about new Radio Frequency Identification technology, the EU opened a public consultation process on Monday.

The Commission has been holding discussions with government agencies and the private sector since March based on general themes of standardising RFID frequencies and formats across Europe, but now the emphasis has changed slightly to inform citizens on how the technology can improve quality of life without encroaching on individual privacy issues. [more]



RFID credit card 'not a skimming risk'


Just don't carry more than one contactless card in your wallet...

MasterCard has dismissed criticism its RFID-based PayPass credit card may be susceptible to skimming and interference amid retailer trials of the technology. [more]


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