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Feb09

Tracking People With RFID Passports

Posted By Mark Roberti, 02.09.2010 0 Comments

Researchers in Britain say passports with RFID transponders can be used to track individuals, but here's why their report isn't worth the paper it's written on.

Feb04

Why Sweaters Sell for Less Than $2 Apiece

Posted By Mark Roberti, 02.04.2010 1 Comment

Retailers want to boost their margins, but they can't do so until they improve their inventory accuracy.

Feb02

Is This What Passes for Retailing?

Posted By Mark Roberti, 02.02.2010 2 Comments

A trip to Home Depot to buy tiles suggests the company has big inventory problems.

Jan28

Identifying Patients in Haiti

Posted By Mark Roberti, 01.28.2010 3 Comments

One problem doctors are having in Haiti is identifying those who have been treated. Has no one ever heard of an RFID bracelet?

Jan15

The Tragedy in Haiti

Posted By Mark Roberti, 01.15.2010 6 Comments

The disaster could be worsened by problems coordinating the response.

Jan13

Wal-Mart CIO Still 'Bullish' on RFID

Posted By Mark Roberti, 01.13.2010 1 Comment

During a panel discussion at NRF's conference this week, Wal-Mart's Rollin Ford reported that the company is still exploring ways to use the technology to improve its operations.

Dec08

U.S. Health Reform Plan Does Not Call for RFID Tracking

Posted By Mark Roberti, 12.08.2009 0 Comments

Internet-based rumors that proposed health-care reform bills in Washington, D.C., call for everyone to be tracked with radio frequency identification are absurd.

Nov27

RFID Part of Best Inventions

Posted By Mark Roberti, 11.27.2009 0 Comments

RFID received two nods in 2008, but none this year.

Nov25

The Message on RFID Privacy Is Getting Through

Posted By Mark Roberti, 11.25.2009 0 Comments

This time, readers correct an ill-informed blogger.

Nov20

Calgary Seeks Active RFID Solution

Posted By Mark Roberti, 11.20.2009 0 Comments

Interested vendors can respond to a recently released request for proposal.

Nov18

Apple Could Polish RFID's Image

Posted By Mark Roberti, 11.18.2009 0 Comments

Rumors are rife that the company will add RFID capability to its next phone, which could be a big deal.

Nov17

Motorola Embeds RFID Tags in Handhelds

Posted By Mark Roberti, 11.17.2009 0 Comments

If more RFID product manufacturers leverage the technology's benefits, it will provide potential end users with greater confidence in radio frequency identification.

Nov11

Retail Theft Is Up—Can RFID Help?

Posted By Mark Roberti, 11.11.2009 1 Comment

The Global Retail Theft Barometer Study finds retail theft reached $115 billion worldwide. There are areas where RFID can make a difference.

Nov10

Why RFID Isn't Being Adopted More Quickly

Posted By Mark Roberti, 11.10.2009 0 Comments

It's not because the ROI isn't there—it's because change takes time.

Nov09

UHF Solution Tracks 42,000 Runners at the New York City Marathon

Posted By Mark Roberti, 11.09.2009 0 Comments

ChronoTrack Systems, which developed the system with Impinj, says its single-use tags make life easier for race organizers and runners.

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