rfid in comment and analysis
The Bloor Perspective: RFID, crazy California law and smut in Iran
Comment Radio frequency identification (RFID) tags have been much in the news lately, touted as the technology to finally enable total visibility into supply and value chain operations. Evidence is also emerging that RFID tags can be used to streamline... [07 Jul 2003]
Leader: RFID - not if, but when
Leader RFID. And it's precisely this attitude that means, as many analysts are now fond of saying, the issue of RFID becoming mainstream is no longer an if, but a when. It was announced this week that adopting RFID could slash airlines' $1bn lost luggage... [25 Feb 2005]
RFID: The tags that would not die
Comment Businesses are all too keen to talk up the potential of radio frequency ID (RFID) while privacy campaigners are similarly vocal in calling for some hardcore data protection to go with the new tagging technology, and one of the emerging... [17 May 2004]
Leader: RFID in prisons - does anyone care?
Leader US prisons have started using RFID chips to keep track of prisoners, protect staff and increase security. Most notably, German shoppers have taken to the streets to protest their shopping habits being tracked via RFID and silicon.com readers have... [02 Aug 2004]
Leader: RFID, NFC and consumers
Leader Research out today shows a surprisingly high awareness of radio frequency ID (RFID) chips and tagging possibilities among US citizens. One in four respondents to a survey said they know what RFID is and they can explain it to a peer. [22 Oct 2004]
RFID: It's no supply chain saviour - not yet anyway
Comment However, Wal-Mart has already admitted that several suppliers have been unable to meet interim deadlines for RFID deployment, raising questions about the problems associated with the technology. So it's no wonder that RFID promised to revolutionise... [08 Sep 2004]
Quocirca's Straight Talking: RFID - what can it do for the business?
Comment It's easy to imagine the many ways RFID could be used but it's harder to determine whether - and where - the technology fits into your organisation. As well as a number of start-ups and young, nimble companies exploring this field, many traditional... [16 Mar 2006]
Leader: Private equity, Germany and badging RFID
Leader Following Nokia's example last month, CA this week is fitting attendees at a big annual conference with badges that feature RFID. The trend towards private equity firms taking an interest in - if not always a stake in or ownership of - major tech... [14 Nov 2005]
Analysis: Approaching RFID with your business head on
Comment And on Wednesday, the Food and Drug Administration issued a report urging RFID adoption among drug wholesalers, manufacturers and retailers. But companies may need to rethink their software infrastructures in order to make RFID work as advertised... [20 Feb 2004]
Leader: For RFID read KISS
Leader The possibilities surrounding radio frequency identification (RFID) chips - now that they are cheap enough to be placed in just about any product - are almost limitless.silicon.com columnist Peter Cochrane spelled out some of the options a few... [20 Feb 2004]
Before you roll out RFID... read this
Comment RFID technology could make your business more efficient - or, like any IT project undertaken with a third party, could cause more headaches than it alleviates. Olswang solicitor Marc Dautlich advises how to avoid the legal minefields of an RFID... [20 Jan 2005]
Peter Cochrane's Blog: RFID and flight security
Comment At this point the obvious struck me - we need to roll out RFID even faster than planned, and not just for passports and documentation but for all bags and clothing, purchases and belongings. Along with an aircraft full of people at Schipol, I have... [01 Dec 2005]
Analysis: The uncertain future of RFID
Comment There's no consensus on RFID's future - not even between a supplier and purchaser. Supermarket chain Metro has developed one flagship RFID-enabled store in Duisberg, Germany, laden with tracking-tag trinkets such as electronic personal shopping... [03 Jun 2004]
Leader: Banking on RFID?
Leader If banks have their way, we could soon all be carrying credit cards with RFID chips, allowing banks to track us as we move around their branches. And while it's easy to see the benefits for the banks, some consumers may feel a little uncomfortable... [24 Jan 2006]
Technology can't beat casino cheaters
Comment A notorious casino cheat has suggested many of the technologies being touted as anti-cheating measures are doomed to expensive failure - criticising the effectiveness of controversial solutions such as RFID and facial recognition. [04 Nov 2005]
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