AIM - Association for Automatic Identification (www.aimglobal.org)

• Global trade association for the Automatic Identification and Data Capture industry, initially founded to promote bar coding
• Members are manufacturers or service providers of technologies such as RFID, bar code, card technologies (magnetic stripe, smart card, contactless card, optical card), biometrics, and electronic article surveillance (EAS).
• Provides technology information, standards, news, case studies, white papers on RFID, and free newsletter

EPCglobal (www.epcglobalinc.org)

• Formed by the Uniform Code Council and EAN International (now collectively GS1) to commercialize the Electronic Product Code initially developed at the Auto-ID Center at MIT
• Adminsters the distribution of EPC numbers to member organizations (for fee).

Auto-ID Labs (www.autoidlabs.org)

• A federation of research universities working to develop new technologies and applications for revolutionizing global commerce.
• Funded in part by the EAN.UCC, governments, and industry, the labs are based at MIT, University of Cambridge, University of Adelaide, Keio University, Fudan University, and University of St. Gallen. , and continue the academic work of the AutoID Center

University of Arkansas RFID Research Center (http://itri.uark.edu/rfid.asp)

• Mutli-disciplinary center (retail, supply chain, industrial engineering, and computer science, etc.)
• Base of operations is a lab which models a production warehouse and retail store environment in 10,000 sq. ft. of space donated to the center by Hanna's Candles and located off-campus within Hanna's manufacturing and warehouse facility

University of Florida IFAS Center for Food Distribution and Retailing (CFDR) (http://www.cfdr.ifas.ufl.edu)

• The first research center of its kind worldwide to focus on perishables distribution and retailing.
• Includes more than 25 faculty researcher plus associated students and staff involved in research and development involving the entire perishable distribution system from product source to retail shelves.
• RFId program participants include Publix, del Monte, Avery Dennison, Franwell, Tyco/ADt, and Motorola

Penn State Behrend RFID Center of Excellence (http://www.behrend.psu.edu/outreach/rfid/index.asp)

• The lab is strategically designed to demonstrate reader performance, antenna capabilities, tag analysis, ERP system integration, product tagging optimization, and real-time asset tracking.
• Also used for testing and prototyping applications before implementing them into the field

University of Wisconsin RFID Lab (http://www.uwrfidlab.org)

• RFID thought leadership and knowledge exchange in a trusted, collaborative-learning community of leading companies.

RFIDS Wizards (http://www.rfidwizards.com) founded by Louis Sirico

• A global community of professionals and an authoritative resource for in-depth articles, videos, product reviews and benchmarks on lean wireless technologies (RFID, RTLS), lean manufacturing, AutoID, sensors, information technology, standards, regulations, intellectual property and patents.

RFID Tribe (http://www.rfidtribe.com) founded by Mark Johnson

• A group of industry experts that collaborate on RFID and sensor technology, standards, venture capital, products and solutions.
• Claim members in 65 countries and 700 countries

RFID Asia (http://www.rfidasia.org) founded by Adi Tedjasaputra

• RFID Community in Asia ; goal is to be the Independent RFID Knowledge Centre in Asia

The International RFID Business Association (RFIDba) founded by Harry Pappas (http://www.rfidtribe.com)

• An international, not-for profit, vendor neutral, educational, trade association.
• Focused on serving the needs of End Users who have a need for educational programs that will help them in achieving a successful implentation of RFID technolgies in their business.

Colorado RFID Alliance (http://www.corfida.org)

• CORFIDA The Colorado RFID Alliance is a non-profit organization founded by people who are passionate about the radio frequency identification (RFID) industry and experienced in developing and growing professional associations .
• The goals are to deliver educational programs that further the understanding of RFID technology, RFID applications and industry trends, provide a networking forum for professionals interested in RFID, and work together to promote RFID solutions that will help strengthen Colorado's RFID industry.

RFID Journal (rfidjournal.com) editor Mark Roberti

RFID Update (rfidupdate.com) editor Will Smith

RFID Product news (rfidproductnews.com) editor Eric Von Osten

RFID Monthly (www.rwbaird.com/ci/investment-banking/industries-focus/distribution-supply-chain.aspx) editor Reik Reid

• ABI Research:RFID
• Analyst Corner- RFID ABI Research - What's next in connectivity
• AMR Research
• Bitpipe.com
• MindBranch
• RFID Technology | Radio Frequency Identification UK - RFID Centre in Bracknell UK
• The RFiD Society
• ZiffDavis.com
• www.rfidgazette.org
• www.rfidgazette.org/security
• www.rfidnews.org
• www.washingtontechnology.com
• www.wired.com
• www.zacks.com
• RFID Detail - RFID comprehensive news.
• RFID Journal - Timely news & features covering RFID (radio frequency identification) technology.
• RFID Lowdown - News and information on RFID.
• RFID Talk
• RFID Times
• RFID Today - A new blog exploring the impact of radio frequency identification (RFID) on our daily lives.
• RFID Weblog - The RFID Weblog is written by Anita Campbell, a serial entrepreneur with her main business interests in information technology, the small and midsize business market and RFID.
• http://rfidlawblog.mckennalong.com