RFID Organizations
Link to RFID Tribe's interactive worldwide RFID map of RFID organizations.
Listed below are major organizations involved in the development of RFID, and links to their web sites. To the left or above (depending on your browser) is a link to a map of RFID organizations generated by RFID Tribe.
RFID / AIDC
AIM Global
AIM Global Home
AIM is a global trade association comprising providers of components, networks, systems, and services that manage the collection and integration of data with information management systems. Serving more than 900 members in 43 countries, AIM is dedicated to accelerating the growth and use of AIDC technologies and services around the world. Our members are manufacturers or service providers of technologies such as radio frequency identification (RFID), bar code, card technologies (magnetic stripe, smart card, contactless card, optical card), biometrics, and electronic article surveillance (EAS).
EPC Global
EPC Global Home
EPCglobal Incâ„¢ is the organisation entrusted by industry to establish and support the EPCglobal Networkâ„¢ as the global standard for real-time, automatic identification of information in the supply chain of any company, anywhere in the world. Our mission is to make organisations more efficient by enabling true visibility of information about items in the supply chain.
Standards Organizations
American National Standards Institute (ANSI)
ANSI Home
The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) coordinates the development and use of voluntary consensus standards in the United States and represents the needs and views of U.S. stakeholders in standardization forums around the globe
ASTM International
ASTM Home
ASTM International (originally the American Society for Testing and Materials) is one of the largest voluntary standards development organizations in the world-a trusted source for technical standards for materials, products, systems, and services. Known for their high technical quality and market relevancy, ASTM International standards have an important role in the information infrastructure that guides design, manufacturing and trade in the global economy.
European Committee for Standardization (CEN)
CEN Home
CEN, the European Committee for Standardization, was founded in 1961 by the national standards bodies in the European Economic Community and EFTA countries. Now CEN is contributing to the objectives of the European Union and European Economic Area with voluntary technical standards which promote free trade, the safety of workers and consumers, interoperability of networks, environmental protection, exploitation of research and development programmes, and public procurement.
European Telecommunication Standards Institute (ETSI)
ETSI Home
The European Telecommunications Standards Institute (ETSI) is an independent, non-profit organization, whose mission is to produce telecommunications standards for today and for the future. Based in Sophia Antipolis (France), the European Telecommunications Standards Institute is officially responsible for standardization of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) within Europe. These technologies include telecommunications, broadcasting and related areas such as intelligent transportation and medical electronics.
GS1
GS1 Home
GS1 is a leading global organisation dedicated to the design and implementation of global standards and solutions to improve the efficiency and visibility of supply and demand chains globally and across sectors. The GS1 system of standards is the most widely used supply chain standards system in the world.
International Organization for Standardization (ISO)
ISO Home Page
ISO (International Organization for Standardization) is the world's largest developer of standards. Although ISO's principal activity is the development of technical standards, ISO standards also have important economic and social repercussions. ISO standards make a positive difference, not just to engineers and manufacturers for whom they solve basic problems in production and distribution, but to society as a whole.
Industry Organizations
Auto Industry Action Group (AIAG)
AIAG Automatic Identification Data Collection Advisory Group
The catalyst for the global automotive industry's efforts to establish a seamless, efficient and responsible supply chain.
European Conference of Postal and Telecommunications Administrations (CEPT)
CEPT Home
CEPT is the European regional organisation dealing with postal and telecommunications issues and presently has members from 45 Countries. The basic aim of CEPT is to strengthen the relations between Members, promote their cooperation and contribute to the creation of a dynamic market in the field of European posts and electronic communications.
International Air Transport Association (IATA)
IATA Home; RFID for Aviation
Air transport is one of the most dynamic industries in the world. The International Air Transport Association (IATA) is its global trade organisation. Over 60 years, IATA has developed the commercial standards that built a global industry. Today, IATA’s mission is to represent, lead and serve the airline industry. Its members comprise some 260 airlines - the world’s leading passenger and cargo airlines among them - representing 94 percent of international scheduled air traffic.
International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC)
IEC Home
The International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) is the leading global organization that prepares and publishes international standards for all electrical, electronic and related technologies. These serve as a basis for national standardization and as references when drafting international tenders and contracts. Through its members, the IEC promotes international cooperation on all questions of electrotechnical standardization and related matters, such as the assessment of conformity to standards, in the fields of electricity, electronics and related technologies. The IEC charter embraces all electrotechnologies including electronics, magnetics and electromagnetics, electroacoustics, multimedia, telecommunication, and energy production and distribution, as well as associated general disciplines such as terminology and symbols, electromagnetic compatibility, measurement and performance, dependability, design and development, safety and the environment.
Smart Card Alliance
Smart Card Alliance Home
The Smart Card Alliance is a not-for profit, multi-industry association working to accelerate the widespread acceptance of multiple application smart card technology. Our membership includes leading companies in the banking, financial services, computer, telecommunications, technology, healthcare, retail, and entertainment industries, as well as a number of government agencies. The convergence of these major industry players is unprecedented and represents a shared vision and commitment to providing an interoperable platform for the delivery of a new generation of products and services based on smart card technology.
Universal Postal Union (UPU)
UPU Home
The postal service forms part of the daily life of people all over the world. Even in the digital age, the Post remains, for millions of people, the most accessible means of communication and message delivery available. The postal services of the Universal Postal Union's 191 member countries form the largest physical distribution network in the world. More than six million postal employees work in over 700 000 postal outlets to ensure that some 430 billion mail items are processed and delivered each year to all corners of the world. Keeping pace with the changing communications market, Posts are increasingly using new communication and information technologies to move beyond what is traditionally regarded as their core postal business They are meeting higher customer expectations with an expanded range of products and value-added services.
Voluntary Industry Commerce Standards Association (VICS)
VISC Home Page
VICS is a not-for-profit association whose mission is to take a global leadership role in the development of business guidelines & specifications; facilitating implementation through education and measurement, resulting in the improvement of the retail supply chain efficiency and effectiveness, which meet or exceed customer and consumer expectations. The overall global objective is to improve trading partner relationships in the extended retail supply chain, resulting in improved product availability to the consumer. When properly implemented, VICS guidelines, practices and specifications lead to better anticipation of and reaction to changes in consumer demand, resulting in improved sales, profits and the use of fixed and working capital.
Industry Directories
RFID Product News
RFID Directory
The RFID Directory is a comprehensive guide to the RFID industry that indexes RFID companies by the categories of products or services that each company provides.
Governmental Bodies
National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) 
NTIA Home Page
The US National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) is the President's principal adviser on telecommunications and information policy issues, and in this role frequently works with other Executive Branch agencies to develop and present the Administration's position on these issues. Since its creation in 1978, NTIA has been at the cutting edge of critical issues. In addition to representing the Executive Branch in both domestic and international telecommunications and information policy activities, NTIA also manages the Federal use of spectrum; performs cutting-edge telecommunications research and engineering, including resolving technical telecommunications issues for the Federal government and private sector; and administers infrastructure and public telecommunications facilities grants. The telecommunications and information revolution is bringing dramatic growth and change to the nation's economic, social, and political life. As a result, our fundamental mission is to promote market-based policies which lower prices to consumers and encourage innovation, while harnessing the resources of the Federal government to support spectrum-based technologies which enhance efficiency and productivity.
Professional Organizations
AIDC 100
AIDC 100 Home
AIDC 100 is a not-for-profit, self-sustaining, non-political, international organization of automatic identification and data capture (AIDC) professionals and others who have significantly contributed to the growth and advancement of the industry. The organization is a technical and business resource - with emphasis on education - whose primary goal is to enlarge the business community's knowledge and understanding of AIDC.
APICS
APICS
APICS builds operations management excellence in individuals and enterprises through superior education and training, internationally recognized certifications, comprehensive resources, and a worldwide network of accomplished industry professionals.
Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers(IEEE)
IEEE Home
The IEEE, a non-profit organization, is the world's leading professional association for the advancement of technology. Through its global membership, the IEEE is a leading authority on areas ranging from aerospace systems, computers and telecommunications to biomedical engineering, electric power and consumer electronics among others. Members rely on the IEEE as a source of technical and professional information, resources and services. To foster an interest in the engineering profession, the IEEE also serves student members in colleges and universities around the world. Other important constituencies include prospective members and organizations that purchase IEEE products and participate in conferences or other IEEE programs.
International RFID Business Association (RFIDba)
RFIDba Home
Mission: To develop workplace-focused standards for RFID education, training and certification which guide the global business community to effectively implement RFID within the enterprise and across supply chains.
RFID Tribe
RFID Tribe
RFID Tribe, a global organization with local chapters, is the world's association for radio frequency identification (RFID) professionals. The community of industry experts collaborates on RFID and sensor technology, standards, venture capital, products, applications, industry trends, people and events. RFID Tribe serves as an engine for ideas, people and capital. www.rfidtribe.org
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CompTIA
CompTIA RFID+â„¢ Certification
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Comments (2)
Bill Wilkinson said
at 8:41 pm on Aug 21, 2007
Layout overhaul: removed the open in new window thing and improved the appearance of the quotes.
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at 10:55 am on Aug 30, 2007
Fixed some links I broke on 8/21. :-(
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