Most machines are now linked to inventory and logistics control systems in order to streamline back end processes but at the expense of the front end - you and me. It usually evokes a complete look of surprise on their part but it has the effect of...
Businesses are being warned about a spate of rogue firms spamming domain name holders with fake renewal notices asking for money. The spammers are targeting owners of .biz and .info names with emails warning that their domain name is about to...
The so-called smart-shelf trials were designed to help retailers monitor inventory and detect theft, but consumer advocates fear such systems could lead to surveillance on an unprecedented scale. Led by Wal-Mart, Gillette and Procter & Gamble...
We are on the verge of a revolution in micro-monitoring - the capability for the highly detailed, largely automatic, widespread surveillance of our daily lives," Leahy said. His comments come as commercial giants Albertsons, Wal-Mart Stores and...
Of course, many biometric systems will be linked to a token (such as a smart card) to cut down on identity theft but the fundamental point remains - discarded biometrics will have a value to thieves and will need to be protected.
The DWP said while many benefits are linked to each other, business processes are not fully automated so errors can creep in as staff have to make calculations offline. We have had great success in reducing benefit fraud.