VeriSign's RFID Talent Search

VeriSign will buy RFID supply chain consultants R4 Global Solutions for $15 million in cash, the companies said Wednesday. The deal brings 26 experienced consultants to VeriSign's Intelligent Supply Chain Services Group, along with new revenue opportunities while VeriSign waits for demand for its EPC Network, which gives products in a supply chain unique IP addresses. VeriSign was awarded the contract to manage the Object Naming Service for the EPCglobal Network in January 2004. The EPC NEtwork will combine RFID technology with electronic product codes (EPC) to create a standard way for partners to trade information about goods moving through a supply chain. Source: internetnews.com