Internet of Things technologies are enjoying widespread adoption, including radio frequency identification, Near Field Communication, LoRaWAN and more, with Walmart, ski resorts and other businesses taking advantage of the benefits such solutions offer.

LoRaWAN IoT Technology Connects Smart Ski Resort

The La Clusaz resort, located in the French Alps, is managing data regarding its operations, from ski lift usage to the conditions in its restaurant refrigerators, with a solution provided by Adeunis, using Kerlink LoRaWAN gateways and API-K sensors.

Walmart Re-Commits to RFID with Supplier Mandates

The general merchandise giant is using the technology to manage apparel inventory, while issuing a mandate that its home products suppliers provide tagged goods by September 2022.

SML Acquires Sumzed, Releases Retail Insight Report

The RFID company will leverage Sumzed’s in-store digital experience system as part of its Clarity item-level tracking solution as it seeks to address retailers’ demand for such technology.

EV Charging Stations Expanding with RFID for Authentication, Payments

ELATEC’s electric vehicle station customers have witnessed exponential growth in the last two years as charging stations have proliferated, many demanding the low maintenance and ease of use offered by NFC and RFID technologies.

Will Manufacturing Return to Advanced Countries?

Ongoing disruptions highlight the problems with long, complex supply chains, but technology could enable companies to make goods closer to their markets.

Four Steps for a Successful RFID Deployment

Partnering with an expert that understands how radio frequency identification and other technologies work can help you get the most out of your investment.

RFID News Roundup

LoRa Alliance expands LoRaWAN certification test tool capabilities; Identiv offers on-metal UHF RFID labels; Kerlink, CITiLIGHT collaborate on LoRaWAN street lighting;

TSC Printronix Auto ID unveils onsite servicing for industrial printers; Atmosic receives funding for energy-harvesting Bluetooth 5.3 SoCs.

FloLIVE, Kigen, Sony Semiconductor Israel Team Up on IoT Tech

The three companies have developed a solution based on Sony’s Altair cellular Internet of Things chipset, with an iSIM powered by Kigen’s iSIM OS and embedded with floLIVE’s global connectivity.