[LINK] RFID in Govt, and in People

[Marghanita da Cruz]

Tom Worthington wrote:
> At 10:09 AM 10/3/2006, Roger Clarke wrote:
> 
>> ... [If anyone has any knowledge about what BAH thinks the 21 
>> departments think they plan on doing with RFID, a posting to the list, 
>> or an off-list note to me, would be appreciated.  There are a few 
>> potential applications, e.g. in Defence Materiel ...
> 
> 
> Two Defence examples are:
> 
> * "A Request For Tender For The Provision of Australian Defence 
> Organisation (ADO) Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) Systems 
> Analysis." Number:  RFT-COOD/1605/2/0003 Closing Date:  29 Mar 2005 
> <https://www.tenders.gov.au/federal/shared/rftdetail.cfm?p_id=977&p_criteria=RFT%2DCOOD%2F1605%2F2%2F0003&p_advert=1> 
> 
> 
> * "To Provide Maintenance Support For RFID Enabled ADFITV Capability. 
> ... To Track And Manage Australian Defence Force (ADF) Stores In Transit 
> ..." RFT COO-MISD/6134/2/10, 06 Feb 2006 
> <https://www.tenders.gov.au/federal/shared/rftdetail.cfm?p_id=2146&p_criteria=RFT%20COO%2DMISD%2F6134%2F2%2F10&p_advert=1> 

RFID would also significantly impact Customs and Australia Post.
> 
> 
> The Australian Customs Service has begun a $30-million project to establish a seamless cargo management system for Australian businesses trading with the world. Col Vassarotti explains how the new system will streamline Customs procedures and reduce business costs.
<http://www.customs.gov.au/webdata/miniSites/april99/page7.htm>

but alas this project went "pear shaped" so, this should provide
interesting reading
<http://www.aph.gov.au/Senate/committee/legcon_ctte/completed_inquiries/2002-04/outsourcingacsit/report/report.pdf>
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Marghanita da Cruz
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