WBA Publishes Industry First Guidance on AI, ML for Intelligent Wi-Fi
The Wireless Broadband Alliance released its first industry guidance on applying AI and machine learning to Wi‑Fi networks, emphasizing a shift from rule‑based to predictive, self‑optimizing management. The report, led by Intel and co‑authored by Airties, Cisco and HPE, details how AI/ML can lower OpEx, boost reliability, security and user experience across dense, mission‑critical deployments. It highlights hybrid AI architectures, the need for interoperable data models and standards, and positions AI‑native Wi‑Fi as essential for upcoming Wi‑Fi 8 features. The findings will be shared with the Wi‑Fi Alliance and IEEE 802.11 bodies this month.
How RFID Data Is Transforming Logistics Back-Office Accuracy
RFID adoption in logistics is moving beyond warehouse floor visibility to reshape back‑office operations. By capturing timestamped, location‑specific events, RFID creates an event‑based data layer that replaces manual scans and carrier estimates. This data foundation automates freight audit, inventory reconciliation...
Avery Dennison Launches AD IdentiFresh for Food Retail
Avery Dennison introduced the AD IdentiFresh inlay series, a new RFID solution aimed at fresh‑food categories such as bakery, meat, deli and produce. The inlays feature a proprietary antenna design that improves read performance on densely stacked, high‑moisture items, especially in...
How Chainway Help Solves RFID Linen Management at Marriott: RFID Journal Case Study
Marriott International deployed Chainway’s MC51 UHF handheld as part of an RFID Linen Management System, embedding washable tags in sheets, towels and robes. The solution automates inbound receipt, housekeeping issuance, and outbound handover through bulk scanning at key checkpoints. MC51’s...
Checkpoint Teams With JD Sports for RFID Inventory Accuracy and Shelf Availability Solution
Checkpoint Systems has signed a multi‑year global software agreement with JD Sports Fashion Plc to deploy its ItemOptix RFID inventory management platform across the retailer’s European stores. After a successful pilot in the UK, France and Spain, the rollout will...
Sunrise 2027 and the Next Generation of Barcoding Solutions
GS1 US’s Sunrise 2027 initiative aims to have every point‑of‑sale system read 2D barcodes, such as QR codes and DataMatrix symbols, by the end of 2027. The voluntary program pushes the retail sector beyond traditional 1D codes, unlocking richer data...
RFiD Discovery Launches Automated Contact Tracing Solution for Hospitals
RFiD Discovery has introduced an automated contact‑tracing solution for hospitals that leverages Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) wristbands for patients and BLE‑enabled ID badges for staff. The system captures proximity, duration, distance and location data in real time, feeding it into...
Kyubi System Powers Party Fiesta’s Leap Into Retail 4.0: RFID Journal Case Study
Party Fiesta, Europe’s leading party‑supplies chain, partnered with Kyubi System to deploy a 360‑degree RFID ecosystem using Impinj M700 tags and Zebra ATR700 ceiling readers. The solution delivers real‑time, item‑level inventory visibility, eliminates manual cycle counts, and introduces an AIR! EASY...
Reelables Launches BLE-Based Smart Label Indoor Tracking Solution
Reelables unveiled a Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) Smart Label indoor tracking solution that delivers location accuracy up to 10 centimeters, matching ultra‑wideband performance at a fraction of the cost. The system combines Reelables’ flexible smart labels with IOSEA’s SEAgnal AoA RTLS...
Avery Dennison First to Integrate Pragmatic Chips at Scale
Avery Dennison has become the first company to mass‑produce NFC inlays that embed Pragmatic Semiconductor’s NFC Connect FlexIC chips. The partnership delivers low‑cost, edge‑level intelligence for consumer packaged goods, supporting digital brand experiences and compliance tools such as Digital Product...
RRD Details Smart Packaging Implementation
RRD’s 2026 Integrated Packaging Report surveyed 400 packaging, label and supply‑chain leaders, revealing a stark gap between strong awareness of smart packaging and its limited real‑world adoption. While most respondents intend to adopt connected packaging—using RFID, QR codes and IoT...
Blecon Launches Agent to Transform Zebra Devices
Blecon has introduced the Blecon Agent, software that activates the built‑in Bluetooth radios on Zebra Technologies frontline devices, turning them into an autonomous tracking network. The solution delivers continuous asset visibility without deploying new infrastructure or paying for cellular connectivity,...
Paragon ID, Dracula Technologies to Scale Light-Powered BLE Tags
Paragon ID and Dracula Technologies announced a large‑scale rollout of XgenTag‑L, the first fully light‑powered, battery‑free Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) smart tag. A multi‑year contract for several hundred thousand organic photovoltaic (OPV) modules will enable industrial deployment across logistics, healthcare,...
Hanshow, University of Cambridge Team Up to Advance Next-Generation Augmented RFID
Hanshow and the University of Cambridge have announced a multi‑year research partnership to create next‑generation Augmented RFID systems built on ultra‑low‑power sensing and distributed hardware architectures. The collaboration blends Cambridge’s expertise in energy‑harvesting communication with Hanshow’s large‑scale edge‑computing and retail...
RFID Beyond Middleware: The Next Stage of Software and Data for Retailers
RFID adoption has moved beyond apparel into full supply‑chain visibility, covering manufacturing, distribution, sales and returns. The industry is shifting from hardware‑centric middleware to software platforms that embed analytics, automation and API integration. Always‑on readers, sensor‑fusion with video and IoT,...
NFC Forum Publishes Its Latest Technology Roadmap
The NFC Forum released its 2026 technology roadmap, outlining six priority initiatives to evolve NFC standards. Key focus areas include boosting data rates up to eight times, launching a comprehensive security profile, and enhancing wireless power specifications. The roadmap also...
