Australian army troops in Iraq will use radio frequency identification (RFID) tags to monitor the movement of equipment from early next year.
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Retail powerhouses such as Wal-Mart gather in the United States to push development of controversial tagging technology.
A key patent holder's demand for royalties has triggered concerns that promising RFID technology could become embroiled in an intellectual-property battle.
CNET News.com's Michael Kanellos says readers are united in their contempt for the idea of embedding chips in people.
Countries begin test programs -- get ready for a facial scan the next time you take an overseas flight.
Near Field Communication could take RFID out of the logistics chain and into film and music posters, and a UK vendor is now backing the emerging technology with a new reader.
Some of the largest commercial outlets in the United States and abroad have established requirements for their suppliers to begin using radio frequency identification technology before the end of this year. Yet finding a company willing to admit where it stands with RFID is often an exercise in listening to dead air.
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Active RFID tagging has an increasing role to play in military options, aiming to improve logistics and cost-effectiveness, says Alan Estevez, US assistant deputy undersecretary of defence.
Companies are rushing to get to grips with the possibilities presented by RFID technology, without stopping to consider the pitfalls and the limitations, the Meta Group warned. Additional reading: Process Improvement tips
Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) seems set to change the future of the supply chain, once privacy and pricing issues are addressed.
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