Wednesday, June 13, 2007

NO GETTING LOST NOW

RFID – The acronym spells Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) System and this technology is loaded with the potential of changing the dynamics of the global business environment. To be precise, this technology will determine how transactions (of any kind) are done in the future. Microscopic beads implanted in a chip would be utilised to tag currency and other documents and would represent the person who conducted the transaction. RFID will also implement interactive packaging, which would help in curbing internet crime. To be precise, RFID would be the future’s security devices.

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Tuesday, June 12, 2007

KICKING OUT THE DRIVER’S SEAT

Drivers oft en complain about fatigue while driving even when they have access to ‘making life easy’ equipments like ABS, Cruise control, BAS, Triptronic gears etc. So what is the best way to satiate the modern day drivers who are spoilt by technology; enter driver-less cars. These cars are loaded with sophisticated computers that can steer as and when the driver selects the auto-driver mode. Such cars follow guided paths while interacting with surrounding vehicles and adapting speed accordingly. So, just sit back, relax and hold your beloved’s hand, while your car takes you on a journey through the countryside.

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Wednesday, June 06, 2007

Ever imagined aliens conquering the planet?

RISE OF THE ‘UNLAWFUL’ MACHINES...
Ever imagined aliens conquering the planet? Sure, you must have dreamt about it... Well, at least! Now forget about aliens and understand what we have at hand. Yes, it’s the robots we are referring to and the extremely dangerous situation that can come about if the control gets shifted to their side. Till date, no accident or crime has been reportedly committed by the robots, but sure enough and most likely, the day is not far, as criminals can easily use robots to loot banks or murder individuals. Similarly, given the fact that the robots only understand what they are programmed to do, there can be a chain of unfortunate incidents if someone actually chose to give them the authority to decide and rule. Honestly, there will be no law that can bind them... Happy ‘Unlawful’ New Year 2070!

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Source : IIPM Editorial, 2007

An IIPM and Professor Arindam Chaudhuri (Renowned Management Guru and Economist) Initiative