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Case Study: Marks & Spencer – Navigating RFID’s Technical Challenges

Case Study: Marks & Spencer – Navigating RFID’s Technical Challenges

When Marks & Spencer first began experimenting with RFID technology back in 2003, few could have predicted the journey that lay ahead. Nearly two decades of trial, error, and persistence…

How NHS Trusts Use RFID to Find Equipment in Minutes, Not Hours

How NHS Trusts Use RFID to Find Equipment in Minutes, Not Hours

Across the NHS, clinical staff spend a surprising amount of time searching for essential equipment. Infusion pumps, wheelchairs, patient monitors and portable ventilators go missing between wards, storage rooms and…

What is HF RFID? The 13.56 MHz Sweet Spot

What is HF RFID? The 13.56 MHz Sweet Spot

High Frequency (HF) RFID operates at 13.56 MHz, a globally licence-free band that has become the backbone of billions of contactless transactions every day. Sitting between the short reach of…

How to Run an RFID Tag Selection Trial

How to Run an RFID Tag Selection Trial

Choosing the right RFID tag for a deployment is not something that should be left to guesswork. Whether you are rolling out asset tracking in a warehouse, embedding labels into…

RFID and Sustainability: Measuring the Environmental Impact

RFID and Sustainability: Measuring the Environmental Impact

RFID technology is widely promoted as a tool for operational efficiency, but its relationship with sustainability deserves closer scrutiny. From reducing carbon emissions through smarter logistics to the environmental cost…

Building an RFID Dashboard: Visualising Tag Data for Decision Making

Building an RFID Dashboard: Visualising Tag Data for Decision Making

RFID systems generate vast amounts of data every second. Tags are scanned, locations are logged, and timestamps are recorded across warehouses, retail floors, and production lines. Without a structured way…

What to Expect From an RFID Proof of Concept

What to Expect From an RFID Proof of Concept

A proof of concept (POC) is a critical step in any RFID deployment. It bridges the gap between a vendor’s pitch and a real-world implementation, giving you the chance to…

RFID Site Surveys: Why RF Planning is Non-Negotiable

RFID Site Surveys: Why RF Planning is Non-Negotiable

Rolling out an RFID system without a proper site survey is like building a house without checking the foundations. It might stand for a while, but it will not perform…

Tesco’s RFID Journey – From Sceptic to Advocate

Tesco’s RFID Journey – From Sceptic to Advocate

When Tesco first began evaluating RFID technology for its UK stores, the reaction inside the business was cautious at best. Britain’s largest supermarket chain had watched early RFID pilots in…

RFID in the NHS: Tracking Assets to Save Lives and Money

RFID in the NHS: Tracking Assets to Save Lives and Money

The National Health Service is one of the largest and most complex healthcare systems in the world, serving over 67 million people across England alone. Managing the vast array of…

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