Seeking RFID Subject Matter Experts for CompTIA RFID+ Question Development
Oakbrook Terrace, IL (February 27, 2007) - CompTIA is currently seeking Subject
Matter Experts (SMEs) to provide assistance in a CompTIA RFID+ Item Development
Workshop. Item Development is the phase of exam development when the questions
for the exam are written. The workshop is taking place May 21-25, 2007. This step is
part of an ongoing development process that is necessary to ensure the validity of the
exam. Assistance from SMEs is crucial to the relevance and quality of the program.
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RFID Technology Firms Win Investors
Investment in firms serving the RFID technology market has exceeded $1.1 billion over
the last 18 months
Dallas, TX (February 21, 2007) - Investment in firms serving the radio frequency
identification (RFID) technology market has exceeded $ 1.1 billion over the 18 months
ending in January 2007. These investments in RFID technology firms resulted in 59
investment transactions over the 18 month period. The $1.1 billion represents an
investment rate in the 28-37 percent range of the RFID market’s total sales. The
investment rate is based on market estimates by market research firms placing the
market for RFID systems and services in the range of $3 billion to $4 billion for the
same 18 month period. (click here for full article)
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X Marks the Spot
RFID Industry Association Maps the RFID Ecosystem
Dallas, TX (December 11, 2006) – RFID Tribe has created an online map of the
worldwide RFID industry. The map depicts the RFID industry ecosystem and the
community of RFID-related organizations through an interactive display.
The interactive map tool enables those searching for RFID organizations to find the
type of organization that fits their needs. Individuals around the world use the map to
find partners, vendors, suppliers, universities, associations and employers in the RFID
community. (click here for full article)
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RFID Education: Making the Grade
Association for RFID professionals outlines key elements in superior RFID education
programs
Dallas, TX (September 26, 2006) – Radio frequency identification (RFID) education
programs have proliferated as education providers seek to capitalize on the growing
RFID technology market. Many educators hope to fill the need for qualified RFID
technology talent. The growing number of RFID educational offerings covers a broad
range of subjects delivered in a variety of methods. (click here for full article)
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Confidex to provide 125 million contactless tickets to Chinese railway operator
Nokia, Finland (August 29, 2006) -- Confidex, a Finland-based RFID tag design and
manufacturing specialist, announced today that Guangshen Railway Company Ltd.
(NYSE:GSH), part of the world's largest public transport operator, Ministry of Railways
of China, has selected Confidex as the supplier of contactless limited use tickets.
Confidex is to provide 125 million RFID tickets, with deliveries to start in October 2006.
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Leveraged Learning: RFID Education Services Connected with a RFID Community
Accelerates Education for RFID Professionals
RFID Tribe launched its Registered Education Provider Program. First step in
association’s Education Plan.
Dallas, TX (June 26, 2006) -- RFID Tribe, an association for RFID professionals,
launched its Registered Education Provider program. To serve its worldwide
community of RFID professionals, the association recognized the need to provide
assistance to consumers regarding RFID technology education services. RFID Tribes
launched its Registered Education Provider (REP) program to respond to that
need.
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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”.
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The RFID Patent Pool: Playing Poker
RFID Consortium Charts Its Next Move
It has been several months since the RFID Consortium announced its intent to form a
patent pool for the intellectual property required for UHF RFID standards from
EPCglobal and ISO. The RFID Consortium is charting its structure and creating its
licensing rules. (click here for full article)
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RFID Mapping for Packaging - Finding that "Sweet Spot"
Venture Research develops an automated RFID carton profiling system
Those familiar with RFID installations know about RF (radio frequency) mapping for
warehouse facilities - part of the facilities installation process in any RFID supply chain
implementation. Venture Research Inc., a Plano, Texas based systems integrator, has
taken RF mapping and applied it to packaging. Its RF mapping system eliminates
human movement of tags for finding the optimal placement of RFID tags on packaging.
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RFID Talent and Career Center Launched
RFID Tribe launched the RFID Talent and Career Center as a focal point for RFID
technology expertise. RFID Tribe implemented the job board to help job seekers in the
RFID community find new employment opportunities. The new job board allows users
a place to post their resumes for free. Along with a resume bank, the job board offers
listings of career opportunities in RFID and other related fields. The job opportunities
are available for all job seekers to search.
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RFID Enabled Supply Chain Networks: The Next Network Build-Out
Remember the go-go days of the 1990’s ? The stop-the-world-I-want-to-get-off
network infrastructure building frenzy. Industry could not build the developing
computer, telecommunications and wireless networks fast enough. Well, here comes
the next big one – RFID enabled supply chain networks. Radio frequency identification
(RFID) technology teams around the world are collaborating with retailers, distributors
and manufacturers to create supply chain networks based on RFID technology.
Building these networks represents significant challenges and sizable commercial
rewards. Building RFID networks will, in many ways, mirror the themes we saw in
computer, telecommunications and wireless networks. (Click here for full article)
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March Madness - RFID Technology Gains Traction in Dallas/Ft. Worth
March is a frenzy of activity in American college basketball. So too, it seems, for the
Dallas/Ft. Worth RFID industry. Radio frequency identification (RFID) technology
teams across the country are collaborating to create winning solutions for consumers,
retailers and supply chain participants. Recent RFID adoption rates accelerated,
launching the industry from its formative development stages into early product and
service introductions. And Dallas/Ft. Worth firms have entered the fray playing key
roles in the industry. (Click here for full article)
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