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  • The Wal-Mart Factor

    No question about it: Wal-Mart's RFID initiative is one of the biggest technology news stories of recent years.

  • Pump Up The Volume

    In April 2004, IT giant Hewlett-Packard (HP) was one of just eight consumer goods giants that began shipping Electronic Product Code (EPC)-products to Wal-Mart's Dallas/Fort Worth distribution center.

  • Multiple Choice

    The past year was one of struggle and experimentation in consumer goods companies' use of Radio Frequency Identification (RFID), with lingering standards, product immaturity, cost and return on investment issues clouding the ability to reach Wal-Mart's January 2005 mandate.

  • The Pulse -- January 2005

    The No. 2 sports apparel and equipment maker in the world, adidas-Salomon Canada, uses the IBM eServer iSeries platform to gain a competitive edge in its market.

  • Soft Return

    Last month, AMR Research humbly pointed out that its prediction in RFID spending for Wal-Mart's Top 100 suppliers was off its mark.

  • Health Report

    Even though most diet fads come and go faster than a Britney Spears wedding ceremony, there appears to be one universal mission statement about health that rings true from sea to shining sea: A well-balanced diet and plenty of exercise are key ingredients to a quality life.

  • Playing the Field

    A troubling problem facing the video game industry is the perpetual charge to create next generation consoles.

  • Taking the Lead

    Even though Franklin Electronic Publishers Inc. is a world leader in handheld information, having sold more than 32 million electronic books since 1986, the company does not manufacture its own products.
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