RFID –> Data
One thing I have always liked about RFID is its ability to provide endless data. The DIKW Hierarchy suggest a continuum whereby data is turned into information and information is turned into knowledge. I tend to omit the final point, wisdom, stopping short at knowledge. Why? The old axiom: knowledge is power. I truly believe that the collection and refinement of data leads to a strategic advantage. One of the blogs I read, RFID 24-7 wrote an interesting article about cloud computing trends in the RFID space. According to John R. Johnson:
Many experts believe that a cloud-based architecture will quickly enable scalable RFID, eliminating one of the biggest roadblocks to adoption of the technology. Many technology providers are leveraging the cloud to deliver solutions that make RFID and the data mined by the technology more valuable than ever before.
I think this type of commentary is evidence of the useful data that RFID creates.
