Envigour Systems & RFID. Where are we going?

RFID. Boy, you can almost sense the hype already, can't you?

The truth is, it's not new. It's been around since WW II. It's only fairly recently that the convergence of technologies has allowed RFID to rear its head as a viable alternative method of data capture and distribution.

I'm all for progress - my company thrives on it. But only when it's appropriate, or else you're just meddling, not improving. Too many ( some high profile ! ) RFID rollouts have gone TU because someone, somewhere either didn't understand the technology thoroughly, didn't understand the process it was meant to be helping deliver, or just couldn't see past the RFID gravy train everyone says is coming.

There isn't money in RFID. Not yet. There will be, when providers are mature enough to successfully deploy efficient, working systems that deliver what they say they're going to. More importantly, when customers are educated enough in the pros and cons of RFID. Sometimes, it just isn't the most suitable solution, but some people seem hell bent on deploying RFID whether it's right for them or not.

I'll be using this blog to talk about not just RFID but my other wireless technology interests and experiences, and I'd really appreciate hearing back from anyone, whatever your views.

Like most people, my blogs will always be works in progress. I apologise now for bad grammar, scary punctuation, and the occasional rant. Consider this my personal therapy space!