The RFID Workforce - The Fast and the Furious

RFID Tribe released a 50 page report to provide a clear picture of where RFID
professionals work, how they innovate, the challenges they face and the roles they
play in RFID technology.

Dallas, TX (April 18, 2006) -- RFID Tribe has released a report on the RFID workforce, “The
RFID Workforce - The Fast and the Furious”.
The
50 page report provides a clear picture of where RFID professionals work, how they
innovate, the challenges they face and the roles they play in RFID technology.

RFID Tribe created this in-depth report on the RFID workforce – the first report of its kind. This
report describes those individuals taking advantage of an emerging technology – radio
frequency identification (RFID) technology.

The RFID industry is undergoing rapid development and explosive change. Market research
firms predict the market for RFID products and services will reach $9 billion range by 2009.  
And with mandates from both major retailers and government entities, many more companies
are expected to embark on the RFID technology journey.  As players race to take advantage
of this emerging technology, its employees and partners innovate at a fast and furious pace to
speed RFID-enabled applications to market.

Despite the industry growth and increasing adoption of RFID technology, information
regarding the RFID workforce is absent. Data is scarce regarding the people heavily involved
in RFID technology - the RFID workforce.  Information about the people working with RFID and
information about the workforce driving the industry is just as vital as information about the
technology itself.

The RFID Workforce Report contains a ten year forecast detailing RFID employment trends by
geographic region, by segment and by function from its current size to its growth to more than
one million individuals in ten years.  The report addresses the broad spectrum of the RFID
workforce from vendors, end users, academia and the government segments.  Filled with
comprehensive information depicting the RFID workforce, the report includes 22 charts,
graphs and exhibits and contains a list of more than 350 leading RFID vendor firms.  It also
includes footnoted references to secondary research.

As part of its research, RFID Tribe conducted the RFID Workforce Study using a survey tool to
collect RFID workforce data.  107 individuals responded to the survey and provided input
regarding the RFID workforce.  RFID Tribe conducted follow up interviews to clarify answers
provided and to collect qualitative information.  RFID Tribe also used data from the
RFID
Talent and Career Center, a RFID technology job board found on RFID Tribe’s website.  

The RFID Workforce Report paints a picture reflecting the unique perspective of those
involved with RFID technology. The report provides a clear picture of where people work, how
they innovate, what motivates them, the forces (market, social and economic forces) driving
them, the challenges they face in their careers, their concerns and the roles they play in the
fast-moving RFID markets.  The report evaluates the landscape for RFID training, learning
and skills certification of the RFID workforce.  The RFID Workforce Report investigates the
challenges that RFID technology workers face in the race to bring RFID technology
applications to market

Mark Johnson, RFID Tribe President said, “The RFID Workforce Report investigates the
challenges that RFID technology workers face. The report provides insight into the RFID
workforce, provides conclusions regarding this innovative population and predicts its future
direction.  It is a must-read for any organization intent on hiring, managing and retaining
human capital in this highly skilled industry.”

The
RFID Workforce Report contents may be found on the RFID Tribe website at
www.rfidtribe.com

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