All About the Paper -- Dickeson

RFID isn't a new technology. It's been around for at least 15 years. It can give us more current information than a barcode—and faster. In fact, one of the problems is what to do with all of the current data RFID can supply. We're facing an avalanche of information.

Nearly all of the major database suppliers are in various stages of preparation for RFID, except for the printing data systems. Those suppliers are reluctant to get ahead of their printing company users.