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From the Editor's Desk The summer seems to be over, and even the economic slowdown seems to be on the other side of the curve. We are starting to see some interesting movement in the business world which hopefully is a sign of things to come. Pittsburgh, PA just hosted the G20 event and the city is looking at some great publicity from the event. Requests for organizations to hold their own meetings are coming into the convention center and Pittsburgh looks as if it will gain a lot of economic growth from the events held here. Of course we had the inevitable demonstrations and some vandalism (storefront windows broken etc.) but in all, the consensus seems to be that it was a success for the city.
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A quiet month in standards this month. After a lengthy review period
ISO/IEC 18000-6 was sent for another round of FCD ballot, closing in
January 2010. Hopefully this will be the last round. If you want more information on ISO standardization or on any issue of RFID standardization, then email steve@hightechaid.com. Radio Frequency Identification Oyster Card:10 Million + RFID Chips in London http://www.readwriteweb.com/archives/oyster_card_10_million_rfid_chips_in_london.php Bogus RFID Claims Continue The New American posted an online article http://www.rfidjournal.com/blog/entry/5168/ Former IT leader Walmart loses its path Social networking marketing plans were a bust, and using RFID to track stock was a failure. http://www.itbusiness.ca/it/client/en/home/News.asp?id=54351&cid=13 Dunlop tags tires for British racing league http://btcc.net/html/generalnews_detail.php?id=1651&month=0&year=2009&form=&searchterm= SecureRF to tackle drug counterfeiting with RFID Awarded a Phase II Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) grant from the National Science Foundation http://www.rfidnews.org/2009/08/27/securerf-to-tackle-drug-counterfeiting-with-rfid Best Practices in Rolling Out Vendor Bar Code and RFID Compliance Programs Bar code labeling, rfid, ASNs all smooth the flow of goods, but following best practices will get your supply chain there sooner http://www.scdigest.com/ASSETS/ON_TARGET/09-09-09-2.PHP?CID=2714 CCIA puts an end to bar code animal tagging The Canadian Cattle Identification Agency (CCIA) has ordered that all cattle must be tagged with CCIA-approved RFID tags as of January 1, 2010. http://www.cattlenetwork.com/Animal-ID--CCIA-Announces-The-End-Of-Bar-Code-Dangle-Tags/2009-09-16/Article.aspx?oid=836172&fid=CN-LATEST_NEWS_ Alien Technology tightens tag security with 'Dynamic Authentification' http://4g-wirelessevolution.tmcnet.com/news/2009/09/16/4374190.htm RFID — A Surge In Orders Despite a down economy, the global RFID market is rising 5% this year to $5.56 billion. http://www.isminfo.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=1481&Itemid=107 Understanding UHF Tag Performance Read range requirements, application scenario, regulatory requirements and surfaces to be tagged are key, European test center says;"on-metal" performance has increased rapidly http://www.scdigest.com/assets/newsviews/09-09-24-4.pdf Reportlinker Adds RFID Forecasts, Players and Opportunities 2009-2019 http://license.icopyright.net/user/viewContent.act?clipid=365970914&mode=cnc&tag=3.8218%3Ficx_id%3DNewsfeed101689357 Keeping track of tools Asset tracking using chips RFID technology http://license.icopyright.net/user/viewContent.act?clipid=365970916&mode=cnc&tag=3.7552%3Ficx_id%3D9265 CHEP MEA uses PowerID BAP RFID Tags for Automotive & Retail Solutions http://license.icopyright.net/user/viewContent.act?clipid=365970907&mode=cnc&tag=3.5498%3Ficx_id%3Dpffc-online.com%2Fnews%2Fchep-mea-powerid-0924%2Findex.html Airline Industry Gets Smarter With Bags Carriers, Airports Use Scanners, Radio Tags and Software to Improve Tracking of Luggage http://online.wsj.com/article/SB125426756348250917.html Savi Wins $100m US Army RFID Contract Lockheed Martin subsidiary Savi Technology has won a four-year $100m indefinite-quantity/ indefinite-delivery contract from the US. http://uk.news.yahoo.com/7/20090928/ttc-savi-wins-100m-us-army-rfid-contract-78e70a2.html RFID tags on vehicles seen to solve many traffic woes THE Land Transportation Office (LTO) will begin tagging next month all vehicles with radio frequency identification (RFID) labels http://businessmirror.com.ph/home/top-news/16380-rfid-tags-on-vehicles-seen-to-solve-many-traffic-woes.html NSW libraries to deploy 1.5 million RFID tags http://www.itnews.com.au/News/156328,nsw-libraries-to-deploy-15-million-rfid-tags.aspx TransCore To Provide RFID Technology For The Atlanta HOT Lane... http://www.logisticsonline.com/article.mvc/TransCore-To-Provide-RFID-Technology-0001?VNETCOOKIE=NO RFID Journal Acquires RFID Update http://www.rfidjournal.com/article/articleview/5222/1/1/ RFID booms for global apparel makers http://www.supplychainreview.com.au/article.cfm?StoryID=37821&SiloID=0 Fashion companies to drive growth in RFID market http://www.securityinfowatch.com/Asset+Tracking/report-fashion-companies-drive-growth-rfid-market TransCore Broadens Portfolio of RFID Technology http://www.streetinsider.com/Press+Releases/TransCore+Broadens+Portfolio+of+RFID+ Technology%2C+Introduces+Three+New+Toll+Transponders+and+5.9+GHz+ Adaptable+Encompass+6+Reader/4940981.html Future role of RFID to be highlighted when CASAGRAS, the EU Framework 7 project, presents its final report to a global audience of identification and location technology specialists. http://www.publictechnology.net/modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid=21264 Inc. Magazine Recognizes ODIN as top Growing RFID Company http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/09/prweb2833434.htm RFID startup Tego takes $1.2M in venture capital http://www.masshightech.com/stories/2009/08/31/daily26-RFID-startup-Tego-takes-12M-in-venture-capital.html Biometrics FBI building systemthat blows away fingerprinting http://news.idg.no/cw/art.cfm?id=E7DD109B-1A64-67EA-E4D0CD2824087487 Israel debate over biometrics law continue The Israeli government has proposed a law requiring capturing and storing biometric information on all its citizens http://english.ntdtv.com/ntdtv_en/ns_me/2009-09-17/482819199682.html India in biggest biometric count More than one billion Indians will have to provide biometric data in plans for a unique identification number. http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/south_asia/8241545.stm ID National ID cardsListen to the Podcast Part 1 of 2 http://www.secureidnews.com/2009/08/25/episode-37-national-id-cards-part-1-of-2?tag=Podcasts Part 2 of 2 http://www.secureidnews.com/2009/08/25/episode-37-national-id-cards-part-1-of-2?tag=Podcasts ID Cards A world view on biometrics http://www.matador94.nl/dictatorship/id-cards-a-world-view-on-rfid-biometrics-fingerprints
Healthcare and Life Sciences Named Runner-Up in Wall http://www.reuters.com/article/pressRelease/idUS114268+15-Sep-2009+BW20090915 RFID to cut chance of surgical instruments being left in patients after surgery http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporelocalnews/view/1006310/1/.html http://www.straitstimes.com/Breaking+News/Singapore/Story/STIStory_431586.html Dennis Quaid on Electronic Medical http://e-patients.net/archives/2009/09/dennis-quaid-on-electronic-medical-records-cbs-sunday-morning.html Premier Healthcare Alliance Selects AeroScout as Exclusive Wi-Fi-Based Vendor for RFID Asset Tracking and Management Solutions http://www.reuters.com/article/pressRelease/idUS182562+02-Sep-2009+BW20090902 On the Trail of Counterfeit Drugs Serialized tracking and tracing radio frequency identification (RFID) and 2D barcode technology are used to identify an individual bottle of drugs http://www.businessweek.com/globalbiz/content/aug2009/gb20090828_271808.htm RTLS tags BMW http://www.earthtimes.org/articles/show/bmw-revolutionises-vehicle-assembly-using-new-ubisense-solution,913311.shtml Privacy RFID taggingcould become a privacy nightmare http://www.itpro.co.uk/615172/rfid-tagging-could-become-a-privacy-nightmare wireless WiMax in 2010:Too little, too late? http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9137908/WiMax_in_2010_Too_little_too_late_?source=rss_mobile IEEE stamps "approved" on 802.11n Wi-Fi standard The IEEE has finally approved the 802.11n high-throughput wireless LAN standard. http://www.thestandard.com/news/2009/09/11/ieee-stamps-approved-802-11n-wi-fi-standard |
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Press Releases A regular feature of HighTechAIDCourier will be a review of interesting press releases from around the world. Please send your press releases to news@hightechaid.com,, but do not forget to include a URL to the full release on your web site. Here are this month’s selections:Magellan Technology appoints Marketing and Communications Manager Sydney, Australia – 25 September, 2009 – Magellan Technology Pty Ltd, the Australian Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) solutions provider has appointed Katrina Ganin as Marketing and Communications Manager for its global operations. http://www.magellan-rfid.com/news/magellantech nologyappointsmarketingcom municationsmanager/Press Release_KGappt_25Sept2009.p df?attredirects=0 Magellan Technology extends US presence with a new agreement with CES Sydney, Australia – 25 September, 2009 – Magellan Technology Pty Ltd of Sydney (Magellan) and Creative Electronics and Software Inc (CES) of Illinois have completed an agreement for CES to develop, manufacture and market Magellan Technology’s Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) reader products. http://www.magellan-rfid.com/news/untitledpost/ PressRelease_CESAgrt_25Sept 09.pdf?attredirects=0 Magellan Technology selected as finalist in NSW ATS Award 2009 Sydney, Australia – 30 September, 2009 – Magellan Technology Pty Ltd, an Australian Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) solutions provider has been selected as a finalist in this year’s NSW Australian Technology Showcase Patrons’ Award for Outstanding Export Achievement. http://www.magellan-rfid.com/news/magellantech nologyselectedasfinalistinnsw atsaward2009/PressRelease_ ATSFinalist_30Sept09.pdf?attredirects=0 Magellan Technology appoints VP of Business Development Sydney, Australia – 6 October, 2009 – Magellan Technology Pty Ltd, the Australian Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) solutions provider has appointed Jenny Thomson as Vice President of Business Development for its global operations. http://www.magellan-rfid.com/news/magellantech nologyappointsvpofbusiness development/PressRelease_ JTappt_6Oct2009.pdf?attredirects=0 Diamonds are RFID's best friend System integrator Scanology BV has successfully delivered a Diamond Identification and Traceability system using the Magellan Technology RFID PJM platform to the HRD Antwerp Institute of Gemmology http://www.scanology.eu/site/ pdf/120.pdf Sirit Introduces Latest UHF RFID Reader Robust IDentity 5200 enhances flexibility of installation TORONTO and IBTTA Exhibition, CHICAGO (CNW) - Sirit Inc. ("Sirit") (TSX: SI), a global provider of radio frequency identification ("RFID") technology today introduces the latest addition to its IDentity series of high performance, fixed position, UHF RFID readers, the IDentity 5200 ("ID5200"). http://www.canadianbusiness.c om/markets/cnw/article.jsp?con tent=20090914_082503_9_cnw_cnw Inside Supplies MobiNear with key NFC technology NFC Reader Module Expands Access to MobiNear Kiosk and Platform http://www.insidecontactle ss.com/news/whatsNew_vie w.php?sq=137 Frost & Sullivan Lauds Sirit Inc. for Its Aggressive Growth and Customer Oriented Strategies Which Have Led to Its Leadership in the North American RFID Market Mountain View, California-9/24/2009- Based on its recent analysis of the North American radio frequency identification (RFID) market, Frost & Sullivan recognizes Sirit Inc. (“Sirit”) with the 2009 North American Frost & Sullivan Award for Competitive Strategy Leadership of the Year for its superior performance, innovation, technological advancement, and sound business strategies. http://www.sirit.com/press releases_detail.asp?PressReleases_ID=110 AIM North America's UID Supplier Alliance Joins Forces with Leading Lobbyist The Normandy Group Selected to Provide Policy Expertise http://www.aimglobal.org/mem bers/news/templates/template.a spx?articleid=3564&zoneid=1 Sirit Awarded US$6.6 million Renewal RFID Transponder Order Fifteen month procurement extends long-standing relationship with BATA http://www.sirit.com/pressrelea ses_detail.asp?PressReleases_ID=108 REWE Group Deploy Mojix STAR® System to Enable Ground-breaking RFID Initiative to Fully Equip Large Scale Distribution Center Operation REWE deployment achieves improved efficiencies in shipping and asset management across Distribution Center operation http://www.mojix.com/news/2009/ pressrel_090809_rewe.php The Final Comment We always try to find something to keep away those boring evenings while you wait to get back to work. This month is no exception, try these:Google's invisible city is an identity saver It allows people to move to a remote village, where they're unable to contact anyone from the outside world. http://www.theonion.com/cont ent/video/google_opt_out_fea ture_lets_users From the BBC show "Clever Critters", pigs are defeating the RFID collars which restrict their diet http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8ImZmDYme_s A Nebraska artist uses a fixture of modern life, bar codes, to create post-modern masterpieces. http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/ 21134540/vp/33140046#33140046 Which famous person do you look like? http://celebrity.myheritage.com/ celebrity-collage Favorite TV theme songs http://melaman2.com/tvshows/ What's your sign? Build your own billboard. http://www.addcaptions.com/ How avoidant are you? (warning: addictive game with sound) http://www.minijuegos.com/jue gos/jugar.php?id=3751 Please tell us what extra you want from the newsletter and don’t forget to tell your friends to subscribe. 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