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AbsoluteSky will install item-level RFID tracking at a Staples Store (3)

May 25th, 2007 · by Heri · Technology

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AbsoluteSky, a Montreal company specializing in RFID, will provide item-level tagging to a Staples Store (location yet unknown). They will partner with Fujitsu for the initial installation.

Many stores already use RFID to track cases and pallets to provide real-time information on their inventory, but this is possibly the first time that a Canadian store will be equipped with RFID tags, up to item-level.

In practice, they will know in real-time when a customer or a clerk picks up any product, and then they can track where the customer is going. AbsoluteSky says the solution will provide better customer service (PDF of their announcement), but i’d say it is mostly an answer to their Big Brother Needs.

I have nothing against store-wide RFID tagging because it’s their private space, but you have to be honest, name it “RFID surveillance” instead of “extensive control over loss prevention” or other fancy words.

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