Editorials

AI may dominate today’s buzzwords, but its current hype often outpaces its maturity—much like past tech fads that promised more than they delivered. In this Op-Ed Dave Mattingly discusses how EMP cuts through the noise to help you navigate AI’s real capabilities, avoid the pitfalls, and adopt it only when it truly adds value.

Technology has matured dramatically, yet real-world adoption still hinges on cost, integration, and complexity. See how EMP helps customers start smart with practical pilots that turn RFID from a promise into a proven strategy!

What is BOAT? And why does Gartner claim it's the future for systems communication? It'd be interesting to find out if EMP has already been sailing along with this process for years before it was categorized into an acronym. Find out how EMP is already ahead of the curve by utilizing low code development software for the past decade!

Watching Zebra’s bold rebrand pushed us to take a fresh look at our own digital presence and storytelling. Turns out, the marketing playbook that AI now recommends? We’ve been doing it the hard way for decades — and we’re doubling down.

Online meetings are convenient, but they can’t replace the insight gained from walking your facility and seeing operations firsthand. You’ll be amazed what we uncover in person—things no webcam or Teams call could ever show you!

Medical knowledge isn’t the only thing with a short shelf life—tech in data collection evolves just as fast. Find out why half of what we told you five years ago about RFID and OCR is now outdated (and what’s possible today will surprise you)!

EMP Tech Group carefully vets software vendors to ensure reliable, scalable solutions for our customers with no surprises. You’ll be shocked at the questions we ask and why the answers can make or break your next big tech investment.

Some of EMP Tech Group’s earliest automation projects are still running strong nearly 20 years later delivering ROI long after the initial investment. Discover how strategic automation can keep paying you back for decades (and why we’re still supporting those original systems today)!

At EMP Tech Group, we make it our mission to steer customers away from unproven or risky technologies, no matter how trendy they may seem. From RFID to robotics, we thoroughly vet every solution before putting our name behind it. Learn to see how our no-nonsense approach protects your business from costly tech missteps!

Tariffs are causing price increases in some of the products we sell, but not all of them. Navigating these changes is challenging, but we're committed to keeping our customers informed and mitigating increases where possible. Discover how we can support you through these turbulent times!

Walmart's RFID mandates have set a trend followed by other major retailers like Target and Dicks Sporting Goods. EMP Tech Group helps retail suppliers navigate the complexities of RFID technology, offering end-to-end solutions. Learn how we can simplify your RFID implementation!

We closely monitor emerging technologies like passive RFID and real-time locating systems, waiting for them to become cost-effective and practical for our customers. Read on to see where we are in our search for better, more affordable locating technologies!