Radio frequency identification (RFID) technology now occupies that unenviable position all enterprise IT finds itself in at some point in its lifecycle. Born on the mountaintop of huge expectations, it fell into a canyon of disillusionment and confusion as companies were slower to utilize it than anticipated and that utilization has been less innovative than originally expected. Now, climbing out of the abyss into the light of hope, RFID is poised to see accelerated adoption over the next several years.