Form of a predictive dialer, hosted dialer is a web based or virtual dialer. Hosted dialers are different from other types of predictive dialers as it uses Software as a Service for delivering predictive dialing. For making it work all you need is a computer and stable internet access. Business users can find it profitable to use hosted dialers as it cuts down on costs since extra money is not required to be paid for using licensing or software agreements. Business owner is freed from the trouble of software updates and troubleshooting as the onus rests with the service provider. Hiring of remote employees becomes easier as hosted dialers are location independent. If used in call center the dialer can be configured as per the needs of the call center in turn streamlining their operations.

Earlier smaller companies were using it but now even bigger companies have started adopting it. The advancement in the field of VoIP has made it easier to use hosted dialers and also cost effective. Using it companies can not only streamline their operations but also save on their hard earned money.

Now even RFID has become eco friendly. You must be aware that RFID tags are powered by batteries and these conventional batteries are made from mercury or lithium and other hazardous chemicals which are a source of environmental pollution. In order to tackle this thin printed batteries are being used to power RFID as they put to use lead free carbon zinc. Even though these batteries are not rechargeable but their low cost and safety in disposal makes them a preferred choice. These printed carbon-zinc batteries generate 1.5 volts and can deliver peak drain currents of at least 1 mA. Since it does not comprise any toxic substance it fully meets the norm of EU Restrictions on Hazardous Substances.

These thin batteries are a low voltage and eco friendly power source for activating devices. There is a great potential for printed electronics with market of around $35 billion expected by 2018.

Queuing at check-in can be a pain in the neck if you are a frequent traveler who just wants to crash into the bed after a long flight. Realizing this common problem, a US hotel is conducting a pilot which enables guests to bypass hotel check-in and move into their rooms straightaway.

The pilot which is being carried out at the Aloft hotel in Lexington, Massachusetts enables guests to skip the front desk and move straight into their room. Guests are given RFID equipped membership card which can only be used for opening door locks. Whenever they plan to stay at the hotel, a text message is sent by the hotel authorities to guest's cell phone with their room number. So when you reach the hotel room all you need to is take out your keycard and head straight to your room without having to stand in the queue.

If the pilot turns out to be successful then eventually the keycard would be used as an all access pass which would even enable you to buy food, drink and make other purchases at the hotel premises. Sounds cool!!

I always saw my granny listen to music on her record player and was amused by its design too but inventions exposed us to modern gadgets and we never even bothered to look back. Just yesterday I came across this record player (it may not look like the old design and doesn't even function like one) which puts to use RFID technology taking us back once again in that golden era.

The idea of RFID record player is that of a guy named Matt Brown who went ahead and tagged 45rpm vinyl records with RFID stickers for playing songs in a turntable which doesn't turn. An RFID reader has been placed inside the player which reads information from RFID tagged record. On detection the user moves the tonearm into position and starts reproducing playlist.

So at the end of the day what you get is combination of memories of the past and modern day digital music.

If you have ever been to farmer operated stores you must have noticed that these stores tend to lack POS infrastructure and have nominal staff, after all these stores are not loaded with cash and only sell locally produced food stuff. At places like these RFID self service commerce solution can come handy.

Deploying passive 13.56 MHz RFID tags compliant with the ISO 14443A standard apart from RFID enabled cell phones; this system is already being tested at a Swiss farm store near Zurich. The system is advantageous for farm stores as it enables them to receive credit card payments without having to invest on expensive infrastructure. With the help of the phone customers can easily scan the RFID tag attached to the products which would display relevant information related to the product and if it appeals to them they can add the product to the shopping cart on the phone. To make payment easier using this system Mobile Buy secure payment service can be used which links cell phone purchases to MasterCard or Visa credit card account.

The good thing about the system is that it also enables customers to shop after hours as they can position their phone in front of the door to unlock it, enter it and shop at odd hours. This RFID system is in pilot stage and can be easily implemented but still there are certain challenges and all it needs is awareness to click with the masses.