What are the top trends to expect in the RFID industry in 2006?

One industry executive says to look for:

Expanded Wal-Mart, Target and Marks and Spencer pilots.

Improvements in speed, coverage and reliability of RFID systems.

A big effort by vendors and integrators to standardize and simplify RFID Implementation.

Industry merger and acquisition activity will pick up in 2006 as the market enters the next phase of growth.

The above trends are part of a list put together by Tom Miller, President of Intermec, who gives his trends forecast in Aim Global's RFID Insights newsletter. Go here to view the complete list of ten RFID trends for 2006, as well as a recap of 2005 accomplishments in the industry.