M2M, RFID, and Sensors 4Q08 Update: Use Case Scenarios in 2008 and Interview with EPCglobal

Table of Contents
In This Update
Events and Trends
Key Issues
Technology and Standards
Table: M2M and RFID Update on Technology and Standards
New Applications - Fleet Management
New Delivery Models for the Application of RFID, Sensors, and M2M
Vendor Consolidation Continues
Facilitating Data Sharing with Global Perspective and Adoption and Development of Standards
What to Watch
Spotlight on Major Deals and Implementations in 2008
American Apparel: Retail Application to Improve Inventory Visibility
Department of Defense: RFID III Contract
Continental Automotive: Inbound Inventory Tracking
Airbus: Aerospace Application for Asset Tracking and Work in Process
Ford: Automobile Application of New Product Extension
IBM: IT Asset Tracking Application
Gerber Scientific: Operational Performance Application
Areas for Opportunity
Table: Area for Opportunity by Value Chain
Spotlight on EPCglobal
Are There Plans in the Works for Gen 3?
Making Progress with Architecture Standards
Shifting Focus to Use Cases and Encouraging Adoption
Taking a Closer Look at Consumer Electronics
Expanding in Transportation and Logistics
Merging RFID and Electronic Article Surveillance for Retail
Looking Ahead
Analysis
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