Sybase iAnywhere has come out with a feature-packed version of its Anywhere sensor management software. In its new avatar, Anywhere 3.0 comes with location tracking capabilities and greater support for an increased number of sensor technologies.
The new version will allow better tracking and reporting of the collected data into a single system. The data can […]

FinnAir is using RFID in an innovative way: managing the assignment of employee tasks. Employees use an RFID-enabled Nokia 51401 phone to read off their tasks from one of various locations hosting RFID tags. Their work details are transmitted to their phones, which can then view on their screens. The solution uses IBM’s WebSphere middleware […]

Memorabilia counterfeiters beware. RFID, LTD, is offering their Authentichip RFID chip to help authenticate estate collections. One of the first uses will be to authenticate Jimi Hendrix’s guitar strap and Wah-Wah pedal that gave him much of his sound. [via RFID News]
Authentichip isn’t an anti-theft system, though I wouldn’t be surprised if someone comes up […]

More RFID Use In US Defense
The US DoD (Dept of Defense) recently completed rolling out RFID in 19 DDCs (Defense Distribution Centers), some of which are receiving tagged shipments. The system, installed by ODIN Technologies, went through rigorous testing to prove tag read rates of 100% for both Gen 1 and Gen 2 tags. [source: […]