Tx Systems, Inc. is a distributor of many NFC and UHF RFID solutions that range in applications from asset tracking, to 21 ^st century marketing, to mobile payment. In our attempt to keep up with the latest market trends, we are constantly on the lookout for solutions that merge these technologies to create something new and unique.

During Retail’s Big Show in New York on January 18, 2016 Smartrac unveiled its new Web (DF) Dual Frequency inlay. This new innovation combines the best of RFID technology based on (UHF) ultra high-frequency protocol for long range capabilities with a NFC chip for near field uses. The dual frequencies allows for an array of retail applications that are versatile from the retail floor to the register.

Combining different frequency chips allows for new uses from long range application functionalities to NFC technology used to exchange data securely in close proximity. These emerging technologies provide a multitude of new retail solutions from customer engagement to loyalty programs all in one compact device. The use of NFC and RFID technologies are revolutionizing the retail industry while improving consumers shopping experience. Retailers can begin to engage customers through NFC enabled smart phones providing information and marketing opportunities such as loyalty programs with qualified discounts and NFC redeemable coupons.

As the Internet of things expands there is a continual effort to improve the efficiency, interactivity and utility of products. This is especially relevant to the brick and mortar retail industry with more consumers doing research online prior to shopping and internet sales up 20% in 2015. The use of smart technology will enable brick and mortar retail to compete with online shops and offer consumers a purchasing experience unparalleled with online shopping. For NFC products with a wide range of applications from mobile payment to loyalty programs visit http://txsystems.com/products/nfc-products.html

For more information on NFC technology or UHF RFID, please contact sales@txsystems.com