Wal-Mart turns customers into RFID lab rats

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Author turns love of rats into book
(Reuters)

Author turns love of rats into book
(Reuters) 05/06/2004 07:27 AM
Reuters - They push and shove their way through narrow subway entrances, they are creatures of habit and they love going out to eat at night in a big crowd. They are the other New Yorkers -- rats.

Wal-Mart Looks To New Uses For RFID

Wal-Mart Looks To New Uses For RFID 03/26/2005 04:12 PM
Information Week Mar 26 2005 7:18PM GMT

Wal-Mart RFID Suppliers to Top 100

Wal-Mart RFID Suppliers to Top 100 06/14/2004 04:15 PM
Wal-Mart expects to have more than 100 suppliers shipping products to the retailing giant with radio wave tracking devices by January, according to a top executive.

Wal-Mart, DOD Forcing RFID

Wal-Mart, DOD Forcing RFID 11/04/2003 06:25 AM
Despite the performance and cost barriers still facing radio-frequency identification tags, major market influencers such as Wal-Mart and the Department of Defense are pushing their vendors to use RFID.

Wal-Mart attracts further RFID flak

Wal-Mart attracts further RFID flak 05/12/2004 07:09 AM
Consumer group up in arms over privacy

Wal-Mart clarifies RFID requirements

Wal-Mart clarifies RFID requirements 11/18/2003 10:14 PM
Computer Weekly Nov 18 2003 9:17PM ET

Wal-Mart Continues to Push RFID

Wal-Mart Continues to Push RFID 06/18/2004 08:21 AM

Wal-Mart looks to expand radio tagging: Wal-Mart continues the march to the alter of RFID.

Discount retailer Wal-Mart Stores today said it hopes to expand use of its electronic product tracking system to its top 300 suppliers by January 2006. [...]

Currently about 140 suppliers are working to implement the tracking system by January 2005, with 6 distribution centers and 250 stores live by June 2005 and 13 distribution centers and up to 600 stores live by October 2005.

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Wal-Mart Starts RFID Trials

Wal-Mart Starts RFID Trials 04/30/2004 02:47 PM
Wal-Mart is now starting RFID chip trials in a few stores. As expected, Wal-Mart has been the driving force pushing companies to move towards using such chips, and they're still hopeful that they'll do a wider RFID chip rollout early next year. Right now, the main use is for logistics in the back end, allowing distribution and stores to better manage inventory (something Wal-Mart is famous for). They're not using them to manage in-store inventory or for ringing up sales - though, it's likely they'll get there eventually. It's expected that some privacy folks are going to complain loudly, but so far it looks like Wal-Mart is being very careful to avoid any privacy problems. There are technology solutions to the privacy issues - so hopefully those will become more popular.

Wal-Mart turns on radio tags

Wal-Mart turns on radio tags 04/30/2004 10:53 AM
The massive retail chain gets a step closer to making its RFID plans a reality by launching a pilot program at eight Dallas-area sites.

Wal-Mart, Under Justified Fire, Turns to
PR

Wal-Mart, Under Justified Fire, Turns to
PR 01/24/2004 07:16 PM
Wal-Mart's PR blitz may change some minds. But it won't change reality: This is one nasty outfit. I don't shop there and I hope you won't, either.

Wal-Mart Turns to Smart Tags

Wal-Mart Turns to Smart Tags 05/01/2004 04:46 AM
The retail giant begins sticking RFID tags on some of its products, looking to the day when the technology replaces bar codes as the way of tracking inventory. The tags may also help cut down on counterfeiting and theft, Wal-Mart says.

Wal-Mart Starts RFID Trial Run in Texas

Wal-Mart Starts RFID Trial Run in Texas 04/30/2004 04:32 PM
Wal-Mart has started a previously planned trial rollout of RFID tags at eight sites in Texas as its top suppliers rush to meet January deadline.

Wal-Mart tagging fuels RFID market

Wal-Mart tagging fuels RFID market 12/24/2004 12:40 PM
ZDNet Dec 23 2004 12:09AM GMT

Wal*Mart continues push for RFID
adoption

Wal*Mart continues push for RFID
adoption 01/23/2004 02:20 PM

Wal-Mart begins RFID trial in Texas

Wal-Mart begins RFID trial in Texas 04/30/2004 01:43 PM
Retail giant Wal-Mart Stores Inc. began testing the use of RFID (radio frequency identification) tagging at seven stores and a regional distribution center in Texas on Friday, in anticipation of a wider rollout of the technology that the company hopes will eventually replace bar codes.

Wal-Mart revises RFID expectations for
suppliers

Wal-Mart revises RFID expectations for
suppliers 05/20/2004 05:42 AM
Computer Weekly May 20 2004 10:15AM GMT

Wal-Mart tests RFID in Texas stores

Wal-Mart tests RFID in Texas stores 05/04/2004 09:29 AM
Computer Weekly May 4 2004 2:15PM GMT

Wal-Mart promises RFID will benefit
suppliers

Wal-Mart promises RFID will benefit
suppliers 06/17/2004 07:40 PM
Wal-Mart wrapped up its three-day RFID event for suppliers this week in Springdale, Ark., with additional RFID product tag compliance dates for tier one and tier two suppliers and some optimistic words about the benefits of RFID for its supplier network.

NYT: Wal-Mart Slows RFID Plans,
Suppliers Resist

NYT: Wal-Mart Slows RFID Plans,
Suppliers Resist 12/27/2004 08:29 AM

RFID doesnt require big IT staffs,
Target and Wal-Mart say

RFID doesnt require big IT staffs,
Target and Wal-Mart say 05/20/2004 04:14 PM
InternetRetailer.com May 20 2004 8:08PM GMT

Wal-Mart updates RFID road map, revises
expectations for '05 deadline

Wal-Mart updates RFID road map, revises
expectations for '05 deadline 05/19/2004 04:32 PM
Wal-Mart executives yesterday unveiled an extended road map for its rollout of RFID technology and provided an update about its expectations for suppliers trying to meet its January 2005 deadline.

Microsoft to Provide Mid-Size Customers
With RFID Support

Microsoft to Provide Mid-Size Customers
With RFID Support 01/26/2004 05:18 PM
But don't expect to see out-of-the-box software support from Microsoft's Business Solutions unit until 2005 and 2006.

3M Selects HighJump Compliance Advantage
Software to Help Meet Customers’ RFID
Requirements

3M Selects HighJump Compliance Advantage
Software to Help Meet Customers’ RFID
Requirements 06/15/2004 03:31 AM
RFID Technology from HighJump Software enables 3M to meet radio frequency identification (RFID) requirements. [PRWEB Jun 15, 2004]

American Port Services Selects HighJump
Software’s Flexible and Affordable RFID
Technology Solution to Empower Customers
to Meet Retail Mandates

American Port Services Selects HighJump
Software’s Flexible and Affordable RFID
Technology Solution to Empower Customers
to Meet Retail Mandates 06/21/2004 02:55 AM
3PL Provider to Incorporate HighJump’s Compliance Advantage in First Stage of Integrating RFID Into Business Processes [PRWEB Jun 21, 2004]

Wal-Mart nastygrams an amateur,
Wal-Mart-themed bl0g

Wal-Mart nastygrams an amateur,
Wal-Mart-themed bl0g 04/05/2005 07:03 PM
Xeni Jardin: Kevin Brancato, who maintains the "Always Low Prices" blog about all things Walmartian, just received a cease-and-desist from Wal-Mart lawyers after more than a year of blogging on the subject. Oddly, it's one of few blogs known for generally favorable posts towards the company. Link

Aplus Flash Technology introduces new
high-performance, low-current RFID
EEPROM IP: Secure and cost-efficient,
Aplus’ RFID EEPROM IP offers RFID chip
designers the first easy drop-in EEPROM
memory solution

Aplus Flash Technology introduces new
high-performance, low-current RFID
EEPROM IP: Secure and cost-efficient,
Aplus’ RFID EEPROM IP offers RFID chip
designers the first easy drop-in EEPROM
memory solution 05/31/2004 02:13 PM
Aplus Flash Technology has introduced a new version of its silicon proven 0.35um 2P3M CMOS based EEPROM IP that is targeted for RFID applications. This embedded memory IP can be used in RFID applications such as contactless smart cards, RFID tags, security and surveillance, and other supply chain tracking purposes. Aplus Flash Technology is a fabless IC design company specializing in non-volatile memory IP and products. [PRWEB May 19, 2004]

UPDATE: 'Trampled' Wal-Mart Shopper Has
History Of Injury Claims; Report: Woman
Has Filed 16 Previous Claims, 9 At
Wal-Mart Stores

UPDATE: 'Trampled' Wal-Mart Shopper Has
History Of Injury Claims; Report: Woman
Has Filed 16 Previous Claims, 9 At
Wal-Mart Stores 12/05/2003 06:40 AM
a very unlucky shopper as this is the 16th time .. frequent faller .. Read article .. Dec. 4

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"UPDATE: 'Trampled' Wal-Mart Shopper Has
History Of Injury Claims; Report: Woman
Has Filed 16 Previous Claims, 9 At
Wal-Mart Stores.."

"UPDATE: 'Trampled' Wal-Mart Shopper Has
History Of Injury Claims; Report: Woman
Has Filed 16 Previous Claims, 9 At
Wal-Mart Stores.." 12/05/2003 10:14 AM

Wal Mart nastygrams a bl0g about Wal
Mart

Wal Mart nastygrams a bl0g about Wal
Mart 04/05/2005 04:48 PM
Xeni Jardin: Kevin Brancato, who maintains the "Always Low Prices" blog about all things Walmartian, just received a cease-and-desist from Wal-Mart lawyers after more than a year of blogging on the subject. Oddly, it's one of few blogs known for generally favorable posts towards the company. Always low IQs is more like it. Link

RFID development kits come with
compactFlash RFID readers for pocket PC

RFID development kits come with
compactFlash RFID readers for pocket PC 08/12/2004 06:48 PM
RF Design Aug 12 2004 11:20PM GMT

RFID Labels Test 100% Readable by the
RFID Alliance Lab

RFID Labels Test 100% Readable by the
RFID Alliance Lab 12/17/2004 06:31 PM
Worldlabel.com shipped a roll with 105 pieces of 4” x 6” Xtrack™ RFID Smart Labels to the RFID Alliance Lab for testing. The tags embedded were a Rafsec dipole design with EPC UHF Ucode 1.19 chip. Tests were performed at the University of Kansas under the supervision of Dr. Daniel Deavours, Director of Research at the RFID Alliance Lab and Assistant Professor at the University of Kansas. Dr. Deavours issued the following statement on behalf of the RFID Alliance Lab. “On December 14, the Lab tested all 105 labels with a ThingMagic Mercury 4 reader. The Lab observed that all 105 labels were readable”. [PRWEB Dec 16, 2004]

The International RFID Technology Center
Locates in Frisco, TexasThe IRTC Will
Provide Leadership, Guidance and
Services for the RFID Industry

The International RFID Technology Center
Locates in Frisco, TexasThe IRTC Will
Provide Leadership, Guidance and
Services for the RFID Industry 12/19/2004 03:04 PM
The International RFID Technology Center, Inc. (IRTC) announced today that they have reached an agreement with the Frisco Economic Development Corporation (FEDC) to locate the IRTC’s headquarters in the City of Frisco, Texas, one of the fastest growing cities in the thriving Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) area. This enables the IRTC to take advantage of DFW’s technology talent pool and geographic location as a focal point for activity in the RF (radio frequency) and RFID (radio frequency identification) sectors. [PRWEB Dec 18, 2004]

Voipfone Package Builder Puts VoIP
Customers in Full Control of their
Telephone Service and Saves Customers
Money

Voipfone Package Builder Puts VoIP
Customers in Full Control of their
Telephone Service and Saves Customers
Money 06/05/2005 11:16 PM
Voipfone (http://www.voipfone.co.uk), the expanding London-based Internet Telephone provider of Voice over Internet (VoIP) services, today announces the launch of its Package Builder™ facility which allows customers to select the precise bundle of features they desire for their telephony usage.No more Plans. [PRWEB Jun 4, 2005]

Rats

Rats 07/06/2004 10:05 AM
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Rats! 1.4

Rats! 1.4 09/09/2004 03:04 PM
A packrat parser generator.

Rats! 1.4.1

Rats! 1.4.1 09/16/2004 04:51 PM
A packrat parser generator.

Rats 'Cripple' NZ Web Access

Rats 'Cripple' NZ Web Access 06/24/2005 05:43 PM
Slashdot Jun 24 2005 12:35PM GMT

will just be paying off anyone who rats
out "the haxzz0rs"

will just be paying off anyone who rats
out "the haxzz0rs" 11/07/2003 02:06 AM
The new sheriff is in town: Bill Gates

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Even rats like a good giggle

Even rats like a good giggle 03/31/2005 07:22 PM
Blog: Turns out rats may have a sense of humor--and not just for knock-knock jokes about the Orkin man. According to...
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