Gen2v2 is the first revision of the standard since GS1 published its “item level tagging” version back in 2008, building on the success of 2004’s groundbreaking Gen2 version. “Over the years Gen2 has established itself as the standard for UHF implementations across multiple sectors and is today the backbone of RFID deployments around the world,” said Steve Bratt, GS1’s CTO and president of EPCglobal.“The enhancements and features ofGen2v2 will enable businesses to further leverage their existing investments in EPC/RFID while taking part in a true supply chain transformation.” While Gen2 offered a single, worldwide standard in the UHF RFID-space to simplify visibility, boost read-rates and improve tag performance, the EPC user community continued to explore ways to increase its versatility.