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RFID Industry update

I thought I'd drop some information today on some updates in the RFID industry for the usual purpose of preparing the information management community. I have previously, either on the blog or on my podcast, referred to several facets of the industry, many of which have had some progress recently.

1. The EPC Standard - Has become the defacto RFID Spec in China
2. US Passport containing RFID chips - A reality as of August 15
3. Military tagging - Spanish military adopting RFID (for supplies)
4. Privacy concerns - Not much to say here except that Hello Kitty RFID-blocking card holders are now available. You don't mind the Hello Kitty branding for a little privacy do you?

To be sure, not all is gung-ho linear progress however. Start-ups such as Alien Technology are struggling financially.

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