Introducing the DASH7 Alliance

Bringing Balance and Vision to Active RFID Markets

Research Report

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Released
1Q 2009
Product Code
RR-1584-10
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A unique alliance is forming in the active RFID market. Centered on the ISO 18000-7 standard, the DASH7 Alliance is a cross-industry initiative to expand the use of active technology in government and commercial markets. The coalition’s focus is to promote greater interoperability and reliability, but also to enable greater innovation around a common standard. While many active RFID vendors and solutions providers have been successful, ABI Research believes the active RFID segment requires greater collaboration among stakeholders – including competitors – to enable, grow, and sustain both government and commercial markets over the long term.

This Research Report introduces the Alliance and its announced participants, analyzes the Alliance’s key strategic goals, and provides ABI Research’s opinion on why the Alliance matters in today’s active RFID market.

Table of Contents

Executive Summary

Section 1.
INTRODUCING THE DASH7 ALLIANCE

1.1. DASH7 Alliance Overview
1.2. Key Alliance Partners

Section 2.
KEY STRATEGIC GOALS OF THE ALLIANCE

2.1. Closing the Active Interoperability Gap/Proactive Interoperability Certification
2.2. Potential Impact on Standards Development
2.3. Promoting/Extending 433 MHz Active RFID Adoption vs. Alternatives
2.4. Cross-Industry Collaboration
2.5. Early Focus on the Government Sector, but Commercial Sector in Sight

Section 3.
WHY THE DASH7 ALLIANCE MATTERS

3.1. ABI Research’s Take on the DASH7 Alliance