The European Commission may have decided against imposing new rules on radio frequency identification tags for now, but a top official warned on Monday that regulations are likely if future uses of the technology don't protect fundamental privacy rights.
Researchers say they have proven that effective attacks can be launched against radio frequency identification tags.
Global revenue from radio frequency identification tags is poised to grow from US$300 million in 2004 to US$2.8 billion in 2009, according to a study released Wednesday by market research agency In-Stat.
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One of the basic forms of personal identification, the passport, is on the verge of taking on a new, high-tech identity.
Despite its clear benefits in stock tracking and the success of early, isolated pilot tests in tracking high-value assets, RFID technology is still spinning its wheels as ongoing high costs and unclear return on investment continue to keep once-enthusiastic customers away in droves.
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Triptych monitors and multibiometric logins are among new technologies featured at the Center for Information Work (CIW).
Fruit juice vendor Berri is taking lessons from supply chain guru and PC giant Dell to improve its business.
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