- Mon Mar 22 2004 RFID goes to war
The U.S. Department of Defense's Alan Estevez explains why the Pentagon has placed a $100 million bet on the technology and how RFID may impact the face of battle.
- Tue Dec 13 2005 RFID goes to college
Indiana University, University of California at Irvine add business courses in electronic-identification technology.
- Mon Jan 26 2004 Commentary: The year of living RFID
A focus on the electronic product code overshadows the broader context--and power--of radio frequency identification. Smart companies will test EPC now and link tests to process change and other Internet technologies.
- Thu May 6 2004 RFID: Is it soup yet?
Taking charge of MIT-developed technology, Tom Laffey of the EPCglobal consortium says real standards are about to emerge to govern radio frequency identification technology.
- Fri Jul 29 2005 Intermec lands federal RFID contract
Intermec Technologies said it has won a big contract with the U.S. Department of Defense and the Coast Guard.
- Mon Jan 10 2005 Tesco stocks up on RFID tags
The European supermarket giant signs a deal to pick up 4,000 readers and 16,000 antennae.
- Mon Jan 12 2004 RFID tags get a push in Germany
German retail giant Metro plans to install an RFID-based tracking system at wholesale stores and supermarkets this year--a boost for the emerging inventory-tracking technology.
- Mon Jul 19 2004 Military contractor drafts WebMethods for RFID
Beleaguered firm runs Defense Department subcontract up flag pole; investors don't salute.
- Thu Aug 7 2008 RFID goes prime time in Beijing Olympics
Radio frequency identification technology will be taking care of ticketing for the estimated 3 million athletes, journalists, and spectators.
- Mon Sep 8 2003 Commentary: RFID's win at Wal-Mart
The megaretailer's endorsement represents the real tipping point for adoption of radio frequency technology, as its top 100 suppliers must now embark upon or expand their own RFID efforts.

