RFID Skills Trend

Computing Technology Industry Association survey shows that the shortage of technology workers skilled in radio frequency identification (RFID) is trending lower. ...

... "More than two-thirds of the organizations surveyed by CompTIA (68.8 percent) believe there is an insufficient pool of RFID talent to hire from. That figure is down slightly from the previous two years (75 percent in 2006 and 80 percent in 2005). Among companies that believe there is a shortage of RFID talent, 68 percent said that the lack of workers skilled in RFID will impact the adoption of the technology. That's down from 2006, when 80 percent of responding organizations said the skill shortage was impacting RFID adoption. In 2005, the figure was 53 percent. " ...

Via CompTIA: RFID Skills Shortage Receding

RFID Certification Prep Training in June ...

Lowry offers RFID training in preparation for CompTIA RFID certification. Course is coming up in June. ...

... "A System's Approach to RFID Implementation will be offered at Lowry's state-of-the-art RFID Center June 13-15th and August 8-10th. OTA Training, the developer of the comprehensive RFID training curriculum, is based in Dallas, Texas. Both 3-day training sessions have an optional RFID+ Certification Module. The Certification Module includes additional hours of training and a full day dedicated to review of all exam topics. Those who register for the add-on module have an opportunity to become RFID certified, by taking the CompTIA RFID+ exam at the conclusion of the class. CompTIA certification is the industry recognized standard for foundation-level information technology (IT) skills. " ...

RFID Certification Prep Training in June: Via Lowry computer Products: LOWRY ANNOUNCES UPCOMING RFID CERTIFICATION TRAINING CLASS DATES: Industry-Recognized Classes Prepare Attendees For Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) Certification ...

RFID Skilled Labor: Talent Shortage ...

There is a talent shortage in skilled labor with RFID experience, according to study. ...

... "Deployment of radio frequency identification (RFID) technology continues to be hampered by a shortage of individuals skilled in the technology, according to a new survey by the Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA). The survey results were released in conjunction with the RFID World 2006 conference. Seventy-five percent of the technology companies participating in the CompTIA survey said they do not believe there is a sufficient pool of talent in RFID technology to hire from. That figure is down slightly from a similar survey conducted in 2005, when 80 percent of respondents said there was a shortage of RFID talent. Among companies that believe there is a talent shortage, 80 percent said the lack of individuals skilled in RFID will impact adoption of the technology. The figure is significantly higher than a year ago, when 53 percent of responding companies said the shortage of talent would have a negative impact on RFID adoption. " ...

RFID Skilled Labor: Talent Shortage: Via CompTIA: RFID Talent Pool Still Shallow, CompTIA Survey Finds: Three-quarters of companies see shortage of RFID talent to implement, service and support technology ...

RFID Implementation Leaders: Auto CPG Logistics ...

RFID Implementation Leaders: Auto CPG Logistics: Via CompTIA: Automotive, Consumer Goods and Transportation Industries Leading RFID Push, CompTIA Study Reveals ...

Frost and CompTIA research identifies RFID implementation leaders will be in industries: auto, CPG, and logistics ...

... "The automotive, consumer goods and transportation and logistics industries will lead the way in implementing radio frequency identification (RFID) technology solutions over the next year, new research commissioned by the Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA) reveals. Just over one-half of more than 500 organizations surveyed in North America have either completed RFID implementations or plan to do so within the next 12 months. This includes companies that are evaluating, pilot testing, implementing, or currently using RFID. " ...

Frost & Sullivan, a global growth consulting company, has been partnering with clients to support the development of innovative strategies for more than 40 years. The company's industry expertise integrates growth consulting, growth partnership services, and corporate management training to identify and develop opportunities. Frost & Sullivan serves an extensive clientele that includes Global 1000 companies, emerging companies, and the investment community by providing comprehensive industry coverage that reflects a unique global perspective and combines ongoing analysis of markets, technologies, econometrics, and demographics.

The Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA) is a global trade association representing the business interests of the information technology (IT) industry. For more than 23 years CompTIA has provided research, networking and partnering opportunities to its 20,000-plus members in 102 countries. The association is involved in developing standards and best practices, and influencing the political, economic and educational arenas that impact IT worldwide.

RFID Leaders Recognized: Breakaway Conference ...

RFID Leaders Recognized: Breakaway Conference: IT Industry Leaders, Companies Honored at CompTIA Breakaway Conference ...

RFID leaders were recognized at the recent Breakaway Conference ...

... "The CompTIA 2005 Industry Contribution awards were presented this month at the association’s annual Breakaway conference ... In the Leadership category, awards were presented to ... Patrick Sweeney, president, ODIN Technologies, who has been instrumental in advancing CompTIA’s radio frequency identification (RFID) initiatives and the RFID industry as a whole. ... Two awards were presented in the category of Valued Channel Communities. ScanSource, Inc., a leading international distributor of specialty technology products, was recognized for its efforts to more efficiently deliver technology solutions to the market; to educate the IT reseller community; and for its contributions to the development of vendor neutral certifications in RFID and convergence technologies. " ...

The Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA) is a global trade association representing the business interests of the information technology (IT) industry. For more than 23 years CompTIA has provided research, networking and partnering opportunities to its 20,000-plus members in 102 countries. The association is involved in developing standards and best practices, and influencing the political, economic and educational arenas that impact IT worldwide.

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Industry RFID Certification Support Grows ...

Industry RFID Certification Support Grows: Printronix Teams With CompTIA to Develop RFID Certification: Printronix Contributes RFID Expertise to Help Develop Industry's First RFID Certification and Meet Growing Demand for an RFID-Proficient Work Force ...

... "Printronix Inc. (Nasdaq: PTNX), the leading integrated supply-chain printing solutions manufacturer, has joined with the Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA) to develop a radio frequency identification (RFID) certification. The certification is a vendor-neutral credential that validates the knowledge and skills of professionals needed to meet the expected high demand for RFID talent over the next five years. Printronix will contribute content, experience and subject-matter expertise to the certification program, which will focus on critical skills areas such as RFID printer system installation, maintenance and management proficiency. " ...

Since 1974, Printronix Inc. (Nasdaq: PTNX) has created innovative printing solutions for the industrial marketplace and supply chain. The company is the worldwide market leader in enterprise solutions for line matrix printing and has earned an outstanding reputation for its high-performance thermal and fanfold laser printing solutions. Printronix also has become an established leader in pioneering technologies, including radio frequency identification (RFID) printing, barcode compliance and networked printer management. Printronix is headquartered in Irvine, Calif.

RFID Skills Survey Supports Certification Development ...

RFID Skills Survey Supports Certification Development: CompTIA RFID Skills Certification Development Initiative Advances to Next Phase: Survey to validate work of subject matter experts group launches today ...

CompTIA enters its survey phase to support understanding of RFID skills which will be used in the development of certification materials ...

... "Efforts by the Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA) to develop a new professional certification of radio frequency identification (RFID) skills advanced to the next phase today with the launch of a survey to identify the knowledge, skills and abilities individuals should have to be proficient in the technology. The CompTIA RFID+ Blueprint Survey builds on the work earlier this month of a committee of RFID subject matter experts who are helping CompTIA develop the content of the certification exam. The CompTIA RFID+ certification will validate an RFID technologist’s knowledge and skills in the areas of installation, maintenance, repair, and upkeep of hardware and software functionality of RFID products. " ...

CompTIA is a global trade association representing the business interests of the information technology industry. For more than 23 years CompTIA has provided research, networking and partnering opportunities to its 20,000 members in 102 countries. The association is involved in developing standards and best practices, and influencing the political, economic and educational arenas that impact IT worldwide.

RFID SMEs Sought ...

RFID SMEs Sought: CURRENTLY SEEKING RFID SUBJECT MATTER EXPERTS, PHASE ONE - JOB TASK ANALYSIS ...

... CompTIA is currently seeking Subject Matter Experts (SME’s) to provide assistance in the development of an industry standard certification in the knowledge domain of RFID technologies. Assistance from SME’s is crucial in developing good quality content appropriate for the level of expertise in which the certification is being developed. In this first of three phases, CompTIA requires SME’s for the development of a Job Task Analysis research document out of which CompTIA will produce the knowledge and skills standards for RFID industry professionals. ...

For 22 years, the Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA), has been dedicated to advancing the growth of the information technology (IT) industry and those working within it. With more than 20,000 members in 102 countries, CompTIA is the leading global IT trade association with influence in all areas of the IT industry worldwide. Headquartered in Chicago, CompTIA also has offices in Amsterdam, Brussels, Dusseldorf, Hong Kong, Johannesburg, London, Ottawa, Sao Paulo, Singapore, Sydney, Tokyo, Toronto and Washington, D.C.

RFID Certification Initiative ...

Industry Support Grows for CompTIA RFID Certification Initiative ...

... "Six organizations with leadership positions in the radio frequency identification (RFID) market are contributing their expertise to efforts by the Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA) to develop a vendor-neutral RFID certification, the association announced today." ...

CompTIA is a global trade association representing the business interests of the information technology industry. For more than 23 years CompTIA has provided research, networking and partnering opportunities to its 20,000 members in 102 countries. The association is involved in developing standards and best practices, and influencing the political, economic and educational arenas that impact IT worldwide.

CompTIA Drives RFID Certification Through Industry Leaders ...

CompTIA RFID Certification: Six Leading Organizations in RFID Market Join CompTIA ...

CompTIA builds market alliance around RFID education and certification ...

From Business Wire (press release), CA ...

... Six organizations at the forefront of the radio frequency identification (RFID) market are working with the Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA) to develop a vendor-neutral certification in the technology, the association announced today. ...

CompTIA is a global trade association representing the business interests of the information technology industry. For more than 23 years CompTIA has provided research, networking and partnering opportunities to its 20,000 members in 102 countries. The association is involved in developing standards and best practices, and influencing the political, economic and educational arenas that impact IT worldwide.

RFID Industry Certification Training ...

RFID Industry Certification Training: OTA Training, LLC Joins With CompTIA to Design and Develop RFID ...

Industry certification in RFID technology is developing through the CompTIA organization ...

From PR Web (press release), WA ... OTA Training, LLC (OTA) the leading provider of vendor-neutral Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) Training and ...

... OTA Training, LLC (OTA) the leading provider of vendor-neutral Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) Training and Certification, is pleased to announce that it is working with the Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA), an international IT trade association based in suburban Chicago that supports IT technology professionals worldwide, to define and develop an RFID industry certification program. OTA will contribute its proprietary RFID courseware to assist CompTIA in creating a vendor-neutral RFID certification. Students who have completed OTA’s training will have the option of taking the CompTIA certification exam at the end of the OTA training and certification course or will receive a voucher to take the exam at a later time. ...

OTA Training offers RFID training and certification that covers RFID systems from a high-level, executive perspective to a detailed, systems approach for implementing RFID. The three-day systems approach is a series of ‘hands-on’ sessions that allow students to put into practice the information presented, in a working RFID test facility, simulating real-world conditions. Both OTA’s single-day Manager’s Perspective course and the three-day Systems Approach to RFID Implementation courseware increase an RFID team's ability to navigate through the complexity of RFID technology. OTA provides state-of-the art training materials, facilities, tools, continuing education and support that lead to success outside of the classroom. OTA Training, LLC is based in Dallas, Texas, and offers RFID training courses around the globe. Any course can be customized to fit a company's requirements and can be conducted at the company location.

AIMGlobal RFID Technology Members Expands Again ...

AIMGlobal RFID Technology Expands: TrenStar Joins AIM Global

From Business Wire (press release), CA ... to AIM's outreach efforts to increase understanding and adoption of auto ID technologies including radio frequency identification (RFID) through education ...

... TrenStar Inc. announced today at the ProMat trade show that it joined AIM Global, the association for Automatic Identification and Mobility that for more than 30 years has advocated auto ID and mobility solutions through industry standards development and the support of a global channel network. As a member company offering mobile asset management solutions enabled by the latest auto ID technology, TrenStar will contribute to AIM's outreach efforts to increase understanding and adoption of auto ID technologies including radio frequency identification (RFID) through education, standards and cooperation with other leading industry associations. ...

TrenStar is the first company to offer mobile asset management. From the start in 2001, TrenStar's singular mission has been to buy, track and manage high-value containers for customers throughout asset-intensive industries. TrenStar offers one complete outsourced solution that combines asset acquisition, tracking technology and management services all for a per-use fee, so customers, and eventually entire industries, reduce operating expenses, improve customer service and manage assets and their contents effectively. TrenStar's clients include Carlsberg UK, Coors Brewers Limited, Kraft and Goodyear. Ranked as the top software developer in the Denver area and named a Deloitte Technology Fast 500 Rising Star in North America, TrenStar has offices in Denver, the United Kingdom, Australia and South Africa. TrenStar is privately held, and the primary shareholders are Trencor Limited, The Carlyle Group and the Leede Companies. AIM Global is the association for and worldwide authority on automatic identification, data collection and networking in a mobile environment. AIM members are providers and users of technologies, systems and services that capture, manage and integrate accurate data into larger information management systems. As a not-for-profit industry organization, AIM's mission is to stimulate the understanding, adoption and use of AIM technology by providing timely, unbiased and commercial-free news and information.

Additional resources on AIM Global RFID technology ...

AIM Global - The Association for Automatic Identification: provider of Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) products for global customers in ... Copyright AIM, Inc ... Fax: +1 724 934 4495 Email: info@aimglobal.org Privacy ...

RFID Experts Group Moves to AIM Global: said AIM Global President Dan Mullen. "AIM, as the industry trade association for RFID and other automatic identification and data collection technologies, was ...

AIM Global and CompTIA Collaborate on RFID Certification: Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA) and AIM Global (the Association ... certification program for radio frequency identification (RFID) technology. ...

RFID Webcast: CompTIA Cybercast Focuses on Readying Organizations for RFID ...

From Business Wire (press release), CA ... hold the fourth in its series of Web-based cybercasts on challenges, opportunities and strategies related to radio frequency identification (RFID) technology. ...

... CompTIA, the Computing Technology Industry Association, this week will hold the fourth in its series of Web-based cybercasts on challenges, opportunities and strategies related to radio frequency identification (RFID) technology. ...

CompTIA is a global trade association representing the business interests of the information technology industry. For more than 22 years CompTIA has provided research, networking and partnering opportunities to its 20,000 members in 102 countries. The association is involved in developing standards and best practices, and influencing the political, economic and educational arenas that impact IT worldwide.

RFID Webinar: RFID Market Revolution is Focus of CompTIA Cybercast

From Business Wire (press release), CA ... week will hold the first of four Web-based cybercasts on challenges, opportunities and strategies related to radio frequency identification (RFID) technology. ...

The folks at CompTIA are presenting RFID technology webinars to educate their constituents on this emerging field. CompTIA has conferences, educational cybercasts, and other activities tailored to the IT professional ...

... CompTIA, the Computing Technology Industry Association, this week will hold the first of four Web-based cybercasts on challenges, opportunities and strategies related to radio frequency identification (RFID) technology. "Tagged for Change - The RFID Revolution" is scheduled for 10:30 a.m. CT on Thursday, October 28. The program will address the coming growth curve in RFID and how it will impact the deliver channel. Featured speaker Greg Dixon, chief technology officer for ScanSource, Inc., a leading international value-added distributor of specialty technology products, will discuss the impact of customer-mandated RFID adoption on the market and delivery channels. ...

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CompTIA is a global trade association representing the business interests of the information technology industry. For more than 22 years CompTIA has provided research, networking and partnering opportunities to its 20,000 members in 102 countries. The association is involved in developing standards and best practices, and influencing the political, economic and educational arenas that impact IT worldwide. Headquartered in Chicago, CompTIA also has offices in Amsterdam, Brussels, Dusseldorf, Hong Kong, Johannesburg, London, Ottawa, Sao Paulo, Singapore, Sydney, Tokyo, Toronto and Washington, D.C.

RFID Education: RFID Exploration Zone, Educational Sessions Featured at CompTIA ...

From Business Wire (press release), CA ... OAKBROOK TERRACE, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 27, 2004--A comprehensive educational track on radio frequency identification (RFID) technology usage in the ...

" ... A comprehensive educational track on radio frequency identification (RFID) technology usage in the computer, electronics and information technology (IT) industries will be featured when the Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA) hosts Breakaway 2004. This premiere partnering event for solutions providers and resellers in the IT industry is scheduled for August 4-6, 2004 in Orlando, Fla. New this year in the Breakaway Solutions Pavilion is the CompTIA RFID Exploration Zone, where conference attendees can get hands-on experience with different elements of RFID and learn more about this important technology from the experts. The Exploration Zone will feature four education stations ... "

CompTIA is a global trade association representing the business interests of the information technology industry. For more than 22 years CompTIA has provided research, networking and partnering opportunities to its more than 20,000 members in 89 countries. The association is involved in developing standards and best practices, and influencing the political, economic and educational arenas that impact IT worldwide.

RFID Standards Initiative: CompTIA launches RFID initiative

From Training Press Releases (press release), UK ... Association (CompTIA) announced today it is launching a new initiative to advance the adoption of radio frequency identification (RFID) technology throughout ...

CompTIA RFID Technology Applications and Standards Initiative: The goals and objectives of this task force are to define potential applications for RFID technology within the ICT services and support realm and to define a standard for data either directly residing on the RFID tag or tied into the RFID that will be most useful in the provision of ICT services and support. The standard will include the data fields needed for service and support to be stored and/or updated in the RFID tag (or linked to the RFID tag)and to define how the memory for this data is mapped within the tag (size of field, type of field, locked or unlocked (updateable) data etc.).