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Biometrics Security Technology Inc.: Co. had been operating as a development stage company and had been engaged principally in research and development, recruitment of personnel and financing activities. During...; Biometrics Security Technology Inc. company page on BNET »

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Biometrics: the study of measurable biological characteristics, or, in computer security, authentication techniques that use characteristics such as speech, fingerprints, or scans of the human eye; Biometrics definition on BNET »

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Can Biometrics Help the Army Solve an Identity Crisis?: The Army is having an identity crisis, and it affects both its wartime and peacetime operations. Simply put, the Army needs to ensure that the right people, and only the right people-can get access to its information systems, its weapons, and its many databases that serve the Army community. Biometrics-that...; Tags: Authentication/Encryption, RAND Corp., biometrics, information system, database; White papers
RFID for the Masses: Despite the benefits that Radio Frequency Identification RFID offers, most pharmaceutical manufacturers are still reluctant to invest in a costly, unproven technology. As more data are gathered on RFID's long-term costs and benefits, new smart-tag technologies offer manufacturers an "RFID Lite" offering many of the benefits of a full-blown active...; Tags: RFID, pharmaceutical company, integrated circuit, benefit, manufacturer, survey, radio, monitor; White papers
A Secure Scenario - Layered Integration of Biometric-Based Identification: This article reports on how layering biometric identification technologies can create a more secure information system or critical infrastructure. Voice, fingerprints, hand geometry and iris recognition technologies combined with human reasoning and decision-making skills can be extremely powerful tools. The crux of the problem is pulling it all together -...; Tags: Unisys Corp., biometric identification, information system, decision-making, agency, database, tool; White papers
Food Processors Increase Demands on Packaging: This article focuses on how food companies are trying to take advantage of technology in packaging. New polymers and film combinations can offer improved functionality and shelf life. Radio frequency identification RFID offers the potential for heightened supply-chain efficiencies. New printing techniques can work in applications where top-notch graphics would...; Tags: Food & Beverage, Stagnito Communications, RFID, food, polymer, printing, radio, graphics, processor, software; White papers
The Planning Behind an RFID Pilot Project: Nancy's is a manufacturer and distributor of gourmet food products, producing more than 35 tons daily. Nancy's uses a bar code-based inventory management system to track finished products and ingredients as forklift drivers move products and ingredients to and from the production and storage areas. The bar code scanners often...; Tags: Integrated Solutions Magazine Inc., RFID, Inventory Management, food, storage; Case studies

Jump Starting RFID in Pharmaceutical Manufacturing: For pharmaceutical manufacturers and their distributors, the floodgates opened when FDA recommended that RFID be pursued as part of a "layered" counterfeit defense strategy, including better packaging and anti-theft measures. Although pharmaceutical companies usually test the waters with RFID pilot projects within a warehouse or on a manufacturing line, the...; Tags: RFID, pharmaceutical company, anti-theft, manufacturing, manufacturer; White papers
Implementing technologies: Having problems with inventory accuracy? Implementing technologies such as bar coding systems, RFID, and pick-to-light are often assumed to be the solutions to inaccurate inventories. If properly implemented these technologies can help reduce errors, however, none of them will eliminate all errors, and a poorly implemented system can leave...; Tags: RFID; White papers
Biometrics: Will Digital Fingerprints, Iris Scans and Speaker Recognition Soon Replace Passwords and Personal Identification Numbers?: Biometrics is a high tech word for an old concept: how they go about recognizing one another. Biometric authentication uses automated methods based on physical characteristics or behavioral traits for human recognition. Examples of biometrics include iris and retina scanning, digitized fingerprints, hand geometry and speaker recognition. Biometric authentication offers...; Tags: Authentication/Encryption, RAND Corp., biometric authentication, biometrics, iris, digital fingerprint, personal identification number, password, access control, security; White papers
RFID Integration: Trying to Connect: Radio frequency identification RFID is ready for the pharmaceutical industry. The question is, are pharmaceutical manufacturers ready to incorporate RFID into their businesses? Better yet, do they fully understand the challenges inherent in making this new technology mesh with their manufacturing processes and systems? The article outlines that inserting a...; Tags: RFID, pharmaceutical company, systems integration, middleware, manufacturing, radio, industry, software; White papers
Biometrics: Who's Watching You: Among the many reactions to the September 11 tragedy has been a renewed attention to biometrics. The federal government has led the way with its new concern about border control. Other proposals include the use of biometrics with ID cards and in airports, e.g. video surveillance enhanced by facial-recognition technology....; Tags: Authentication/Encryption, Electronic Frontier Foundation, biometrics, video surveillance, ID card, terrorism, video; White papers
Industry Spotlight: Logistics and Supply Chain Management: Gaze down the aisles of the local Wal-Mart or scan the listings at Amazon, and a person can easily imagine the technical expertise and wizardry demanded by logistics and supply-chain management. From Radio Frequency IDentification RFID chips to inventory management systems, IT professionals work behind the scenes to ensure Elmo...; Tags: Supply chain management (SCM), Enterprise software, Monster, logistics, SCM, RFID, supply chain, Inventory Management, radio, chip, industry; White papers
RFID for Automotive From IBM: Philips Semiconductor in Asia has undertaken a joint RFID project between its Kahhsiung site and its Regional Distribution Center in Hong Kong. The initiative provides near real-time inventory visibility into the Philips Semiconductor business units on all packaged quantities and boxes, all customer direct ships in Asia from the Kahhsiung...; Tags: Philips Semiconductor, RFID, Hong Kong, Asia, radio, IBM Corp., radio frequency; White papers
RFID for Aerospace and Defense From IBM: It is not unusual to have six or seven tiers between the systems integrator and the lowest member of a value chain. Most aerospace and defense companies lack the necessary infrastructure to seamlessly integrate the growing network of external partners and suppliers in their value chain. The key to integration...; Tags: Channel management, Aerospace & Defense, value chain, aerospace, RFID, IBM Corp., supplier, network; White papers
RFID for Chemical and Petroleum From IBM: One can streamline operational efficiency by tracking production processes and monitoring feedstocks, raw materials, finished products, logistics and transportation, as well as fixed assets throughout the supply chain. The IBM RFID solution for chemical and petroleum framework can help one to manage high value assets and inventory to improve labor...; Tags: Telecom & Utilities, Supply chain management (SCM), Asset management, petroleum, supply chain, quality control, asset, transportation, logistics, RFID, IBM Corp., monitoring; White papers
Radio Frequency Identification Will Revolutionize Business Performance Across Supply Chains: RFID and Electronic Product Tagging EPC have the potential to force radical change in a number of industries. These technologies uniquely identify every product in a value chain. Benefits include streamlining the supply chain by increasing visibility and enabling greater collaboration. RFID/EPC will enable many of the benefits retailers are...; Tags: Supply chain management (SCM), Retail, Accenture Ltd., RFID, supply chain, retail company, value chain, benefit, R&D, collaboration, radio, performance, industry; White papers
IBM RFID Solution for Asset Tracking - Location Awareness and Safety: When workers are surrounded by highly flammable, corrosive or explosive materials, serious accidents can occur. Safety and security is of paramount concern. If a disaster strikes, immediate action is required and critical information on the location of employees must be gathered in real time. While this information is sought, minutes...; Tags: RFID tag, accident, RFID, IBM Corp., worker, asset, security, network; White papers
Europeans Test Drive Point-of-Use RFID: The paper depicts that Drugs in the Virtual Enterprise DRIVE, a $4-million research project funded by the European Commission, is now studying the use of collaborative logistics and smart labels using Radio Frequency Identification RFID technology. Key elements of the program are a web-based collaborative IT platform connecting drug manufacturers...; Tags: RFID, logistics, radio, Web; White papers
Beyond Compliance: RFID for the Pharmaceutical Industry: Radio Frequency Identification RFID is hardly a new concept. Until recently its impact in supply chain management has been limited to niche roles due to cost barriers as well as a lack of accepted standards, technology challenges and performance limitations. According to many of its proponents, RFID promises to save...; Tags: Supply chain management (SCM), RFID, supply chain, pharmaceutical company, health care, SCM, barrier, radio, performance, benefit, industry; White papers
Why Wal-Mart Needs Help: What’s wrong in Bentonville? The world’s largest retailer learns that being big is no guarantee of long-term success. 1. Domestic Saturation The Summary: After years of U.S. expansion, Wal-Mart is running out of real estate. The Challenge: Opening new markets by overcoming opposition...; Tags: Sales strategy, Retail, Sales force management, Joseph De Avila, Wal-Mart Stores Inc., same-store sales, saturation, retail company, consultant, sales, real estate, U.S., career, shareholder, analyst, income, stock, brand, job; Articles 2007-08-08
Ask the Experts: How Would You Fix Wal-Mart?: Growth is stalled. Image-problems abound. We asked the experts to provide some free advice on how Wal-Mart can solve its current problems. The Problem: Opening new stores in U.S. cities The Summary: Whether it's Best Buy, Target, or Costco, every mega-retailer finds...; Tags: TVs, Joseph De Avila, Wal-Mart Stores Inc., Home Depot Inc., consultant, food, same-store sales, plasma TV, China, brand, president, retail company, health care, emerging market, patient, leader, TV; Articles 2007-08-08