RFID & Contactless Research Service
This Service Covers the Following Technology and Market Issues:

  • RFID Technology Global Spectrum and Regulatory Issues
    • Standards, Technologies (LF, HF, UHF, 2.45 GHZ)
  • Hybrid RFID-Legacy Systems
    • RFID, GPS, Cellular, Wi-Fi, Bar Code, 802.15.4/ZigBee
  • Passive RFID
    • LF, HF, and UHF for Personal and Object Identification
  • Active RFID
    • Asset Management, Real Time Location Systems (RTLS), Cargo Tracking and Security, and Others
  • Infrastructure and Services
    • Reader, Network, Edge and Enterprise Implementation;Training, Maintenance, and Support
  • RFID Software and Data
    • Filtering, Integration, Application, Data Management, Data Analytics, and Security

DELIVERABLES
Research Reports (19) | Research Briefs (16) | Market Data (4) | Insights (27) | Vendor Matrix (6)


RESEARCH REPORTS
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Passive RFID Readers: Market Trends and Forecasts
ISO 14443, ISO 18000-6, EPCglobal Gen 2, and EPCglobal LLRP

RFID in Mainland China
Assessment of Chinese RFID Market Opportunities

Printed Electronics
Market Opportunities and Applications in Optoelectronics, Large Area Electronics, and Power Generation & Management

RFID Integration Services Markets
Market Development and Opportunities in Systems, Software, and Reader Integration Services

RFID Annual Market Overview
Vertical Market and Application Market Overviews for Tags, Readers, Software, and Services

Cargo Container Tracking and Security
RFID, Cellular and Satellite Communications for Supply Chain Management and National Security

RFID End User Survey: Retail CPG and Pharmaceuticals
Applications, Adoption Drivers, Expenditures, and System Requirements

Annual RFID End User Survey
RFID Adoption and Usage Plans Among 175 Organizations

The RFID Passive Label Market
An Examination of Costs, Assembly Methods, and Future Innovation

RFID Contactless Payments
Transitioning to Open Contactless Payment Systems

The RFID Aerospace and Defense Market
Supply Chain and Asset Management Application Market Opportunities

Active RFID and Wi-Fi in the RTLS Market
Asset Management for Automotive, Defense, Healthcare, and Transportation Vertical Markets

RFID in Emerging Transportation Markets
Airline Baggage, Courier, and Postal Applications

Contactless Payment Markets in Japan and South Korea
Secure Payment Chips, Cards, Mobile Devices, and Readers

Automotive RFID Markets
Vehicle Entry and Security Systems, TPMS, Automotive Manufacturing, ETC and AVI

The RFID Healthcare and Pharmaceutical Markets
Satisfying Drug Pedigree Requirements, Preventing Counterfeiting and Increasing Patient Safety

RFID Border Security Markets
RFID and Biometric Technologies Secure Identification Documents and Enhance Homeland Security

The RFID Consumer Goods Market
Requirements for Expansion Beyond Slap-and-Ship, and the Path to ROI

The RFID Retail Market
Redefining Conventional Retail Operations, Business Processes and Best Practices




RESEARCH BRIEFS
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RFID Asset Tracking and Management Hotter Than Ever
Passive UHF Generating Heat and Drawing User Attention

Mobile and Contactless Payments: End-User Survey Analysis
US Consumer Attitudes, Preferences, and Interest Levels Related to NFC-Enabled Mobile Commerce

Returnable Transport Items (RTI) Market Opportunity Assessment
Closed Loop Foundations for Open Supply Chain RFID

RFID and Contactless Payments in Japanese Consumer Markets
Implementation Cases and Industry Implications for Kiosks, Vending Machines, and RFID Consumer Trials

RFID Item-Level Tagging in Fashion and Apparel
Tackling the Business Issues that Stifle Adoption

Contactless Government Identification Documents
From e-passports to eID

The Transition from FeliCa to Near Field Communication (NFC) in Japan
FeliCa 2.0 Chip, the Market Landscape, and the NFC Opportunity

Contactless Transportation Ticketing Systems in China
Strategic Issues, Key Players, and Market Forecasts

RFID in India
End-User Adoption: More a Marathon than a Sprint

The Pending Ratification of ISO 18185
What It Means for the Electronic Container Seal (‘E-Seal’) Market

RFID in Japan
Strategic Overview, Market Players, and Forecasts

RFID in South Korea
Strategic Overview, Market Players, and Forecasts

Contactless Payments in Japan
Strategic Issues, Key Players, and Market Forecasts

Contactless Payments in South Korea
Strategic Issues, Key Players, and Market Forecasts

Contactless Payments in Europe
Will EMV (EuroPay, MasterCard, Visa) Help Accelerate Contactless Uptake?

Focus on RFID Software
Investigating New Solutions and Approaches




MARKET DATA
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RFID Forecasts

Contactless Commerce Forecasts

RFID Tag IC Market Sizing

RFID Reader Market Sizing




INSIGHTS
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Developing a Corporate Plan for RFID Adoption: Enterprise RFID Blueprint and Program Management Considerations

One Retailer's Alternative to Contactless Payments Highlights Contactless Reader Development Need

The Gen 2 RFID Virtuous Cycle

Pharmaceutical Track-and-Trace Market for RFID Will Bubble Rather Than Explode, as California Electronic Pedigree Deadline Moves to 2011

NFC: New Standards Will Foster a Raft of New Handsets, but There Is Still Work to Do

Key Partnerships and a Look Overseas Will Boost Mobile Payments

Pharmaceutical Track and Trace in 2008: An Exploding Market for RFID, or the Next Big Disappointment?

RFID Infrastructure Software for the Masses: Considering Microsoft Biztalk 2006 R2 & Biztalk RFID

Agile Thinking: RFID and the Enterprise

Going Off Auto-Pilot Mode: RFID Soaring on Its Own Merits

Setting the Standard for RFID in China

No OTA, No NFC

Can We Have a Truly Global RFID Supply Chain without China?

Ratification of the EPCIS Standard

Metro Puts Some Teeth Behind Its Mandate, Helping to Drive Stronger Passive UHF RFID Adoption in Europe

RFID End-User Survey: Vendor Selection Criteria and Satisfaction Ratings Highlight Key Strategic Recommendations for Vendors

Contactless in the United Kingdom

Retail CPG Manufacturers Continue to Struggle with Passive UHF Read Rate Accuracy

Bar Codes and RFID: Finding Harmony Amid Co-Existence

Going RFID and Contactless at the Kiosk

It's a Wrap! ABI Research's 5 Top Takeaways from RFID World 2007

Leveraging the RFID Experience across Europe and Japan

Honeywell Dukes It Out In SP-100 Committee: Wants Its Technology to Become an Industrial WSN Standard

European Users Testing the Waters of RFID Asset Tracking Before They Dive In: ABI Research Reviews the RFID ROI Summit

NFC: Key US Trials Underline Clear Commitment

RFID and Airports: Baggage Tagging and Beyond

RFID Meets Promotion Management




VENDOR MATRIX
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Contactless IC Vendor Matrix

Contactless Inlay Vendor Matrix

Contactless Reader Vendor Matrix

RFID Transponder IC Vendor Matrix

HF Passive RFID Label Inlay Vendor Matrix

UHF Passive RFID Label Inlay Vendor Matrix



Passive RFID Readers: Market Trends and Forecasts
ISO 14443, ISO 18000-6, EPCglobal Gen 2, and EPCglobal LLRP