FEATURES Someone to Watch Over You RFID is being used to track people in a variety of ways. Some say this is the beginning of the surveillance society. Others see big benefits.
BEST PRACTICES Choosing the Right Systems Integrator There are many companies that will help you with your RFID pilot or deployment, but finding the best one requires matching your needs to the firm's capabilities.
VERTICAL FOCUS A Prescription for Pharmaceuticals RFID could help reduce counterfeiting and improve patient safety, but the costs are high and there are technological and privacy hurdles to overcome.
BEST PRACTICES Privacy & Profits Consumer concerns about privacy invasion could undermine RFID deployments. By following established best practices, companies can protect consumer privacy, avoid bad publicity and enhance customer loyalty.
COVER STORY Privacy: A Western Construct Asia's cultural, political and economic diversity makes it unlikely that RFID privacy issues will emerge here as they have in the West.
COVER STORY The Economics of Privacy In Latin America, privacy takes a backseat to economic growth and personal advancement.