Symbol Exec Calls for RFID Standards

"Larry Blue, vice president and general manager of the RFID Tag Business Unit at Symbol Technologies Inc., told a government committee today that radio frequency identification standards are needed to ensure the technology can effectively track prescription drugs. "The United States should work with other governments to help them understand the value of working together on standards," said Blue during testimony before the Government Reform Committee, a House committee that oversees legislation on various issues, including the use of emerging technologies and standards. "It is in their long-term interest, as well as ours, to develop uniform standards that will speed international commerce and make it more secure." " Source: mobilehealthdata.com