A device , the Hitachi Business Microscope , is used to track workers in the workplace . David Greene : Businesses have long dreamed of maximum efficiency , and Hitachi says that , since the Business Microscope was first developed in its labs in 2007 , `` over one million days of human behavior and big data '' have been collected . This technology allows corporations to become their own , private NSAs . He says while maker of device , this can help increase productivity , what about workers ? Greene : Workers are likely to be resentful about being kept on an electronic leash .
A device , the Hitachi Business Microscope , is used to track workers in the workplace . David Greene : This technology allows corporations to become their own , private NSAs . He says while maker of device , this can help increase productivity , what about workers ? Greene : Workers are likely to be resentful about being kept on an electronic leash .