RegardingID Archive | RFID a 'Wish List' Priority For CIOs

Sunday, March 23, 2008

Service-oriented architecture (SOA) tops the list of CIOs’ must-have technologies, according to a survey carried out by research firm IDC, but RFID is in a close second, ZDNet reports.

Usage of RFID tags is predicted to rise by 122 percent. The track-and-trace chips were used in eight percent of companies last year, while 18 percent of them expect to use it in 2009, according to ZDNet (via IDC).

Dutch Ministry of Defense opts for Identive security

The Dutch Ministry of Defense (MoD) has chosen Identive’s SmartFold smart card readers to provide secure remote network access for its employees.

The agency has a lot of restricted and sensitive data that has particular management requirements. The MoD felt that the Identive contact smart card reader would provide the desired level of security, yet be flexible enough to incorporate into the existing network security infrastructure.

Nepal nearing end of biometric voter registration

The Nepalese Election Commission (EC) has completed nearly all its biometric voter registration as all but one district and just shy of 10 million citizens have been enrolled, according to a My Republica article.

IBM: Passwords on road to extinction

IBM released its five in five, a list of five innovations that are going to change the way people work and live, with passwords going the way of the Dodo.

Ascendent ID launches CompacTag for automatic vehicle identification

Ascendent ID has launched a long-range RFID tag for automatic vehicle identification systems in applications such as gated communities, parking facilities and college campuses.

The new CompacTag comes in a small package which can be installed inside the windshield by utilizing hook-and-loop fasteners or double-sided tapes for applications requiring a removable mount.

O2 delays mobile 'Wallet' launch

UK mobile operator O2 is delaying the launch of its “O2 Wallet” mobile contactless payments, loyalty and transit app due to concerns that it is “not yet offering an adequate customer experience,” reports MarketingWeek.

Grand Rapids Library installs express, self-checkouts

Another library joins the long list of those converting to RFID technology to developing a more efficient method of borrowing items - the Grand Rapids Public Library system.

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RFID a 'Wish List' Priority For CIOs