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The Big Data in Pandora's Box: The Future of IoT in Supply Chain

October 1, 2014

Chris Power, Director of Product Management, Airclic

Much like the early clamor surrounding "Big Data," it has become next to impossible to avoid the "Internet of Things" (IoT) as the latest cross-industry catchphrase. However, while all the hype might imply that IoT is new, the term has actually been around since 1999, when Kevin Ashton, cofounder of MIT’s Auto-ID Center coined it in his seminal article, "That 'Internet of Things' Thing."

Janam Debuts Rugged Mini-Tablet for Android

September 29, 2014

Janam Technologies LLC

Janam Technologies LLC has launched the XT1, a rugged mini-tablet that supports, for the first time, the Android operating system.

RFID Helps Macy's, Bloomingdale's Track Fashion Inventory

September 22, 2014

RFID Journal

Macy's and Bloomingdale's vendors have begun tagging fashion items, such as social dresses and men's jackets, for all of the retailer's stores. The RFID rollout, for item-level inventory tracking, follows initial piloting of RFID for fashion apparel at several of Macy's stores within the United States. Macy's Inc. operates both Macy's and Bloomingdale's stores.

Onset Announces Wireless Device for Temperature, Humidity Logging

September 18, 2014

Onset Computer Corp.

Onset Computer Corp., a vendor of data loggers for performance monitoring, has developed the HOBO MX1101.

RFID Solution Tracks Trucks Used to Haul Masonry Products

September 18, 2014

RFID Journal

Mutual Materials, a Pacific Northwest manufacturer and hauler of stones, bricks and other masonry products used for landscaping and construction purposes, is monitoring the locations and conditions of its vehicles via an RFID-based solution provided by electronic fleet-management technology company Zonar.

Datalogic Releases New Falcon Mobile Computer

September 17, 2014

Datalogic S.p.A.

Datalogic S.p.A., a vendor of technology for automatic data capture and industrial automation, has released the Falcon X3+ mobile computer.

Low-cost 'Alternative' to RFID Reportedly Tracks Goods Anywhere Within Range of GSM Tower

September 10, 2014

RFID Journal

Newly founded technology company Kizy Tracking has developed what it describes as a low-cost alternative to conventional RFID or GPS solutions that is able to track goods anywhere within range of a GSM cellular radio tower. The only hardware that users need purchase is a battery-powered K-1 GSM Tracker tag, priced at $35 apiece; the only other expenses are a $1 activation charge and a daily $0.25 fee to access location data on a hosted server. The Swiss firm is selling its K-1 GSM Tracker tag for use in containers or with cargo that is shipped, in many cases, around the world.