I commented recently on the article “RFID’s Uncertain Future,” published by IT World Canada (see IT World Canada Gets it Wrong). One thing I didn’t discuss was the claim that “the jury is out on whether radio frequency identification will remain a niche technology or have a role to play in data-gathering and decision-making processes.”
I’m [...]
Posts from ‘November, 2009’
Will RFID Remain a Niche Technology?
Global biometric market may grow at 18 pc during 2010-12
Many banks in countries such as India, China, Malaysia, etc. are looking upon biometrics as a way to curb fraud and offer customers an easy and more convenient authentication alternative to cards and PINs for transactions like ATM withdrawals.
Biometrics is witnessing rapid adoption among both public and private sectors worldwide as an accurate, reliable and [...]
Financial sector leading the charge
On the regional front, North America and Europe dominated the global biometric market, accounting for a combined market share of 62 per cent in 2009, closely followed by the Asia-Pacific region. The Middle East and Africa region is also expected to emerge as a growing market for biometrics by 2012 as the Gulf and South [...]
