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A Message To The Future
The time capsule – it’s possibly the oldest form of archival storage still in use today. In ancient Mesopotamia, no temple was complete without a time capsule in the foundation. And this past spring, graduating classes around the world placed memorabilia in time...

The Demise of Paper May Be Greatly Exaggerated
Predicted more than twenty years ago, the paperless office was hailed as the modern solution for document storage and security. Yet there are still reams of printed paper generated every day, filed in millions – maybe billions – of file folders, in offices across the...

Could A New Storage System Have Prevented the Recent Smallpox Near-Miss?
No one is more dedicated to public health than the NIH and the FDA. But recently some smallpox samples missing from one of their labs sparked horrific scenarios ranging from terrorist threats to a real-life replay of “Outbreak.” Now that the potentially deadly samples...

How RFID Is Saving Macy’s Brick-and-Mortar Stores
Surveys say 47% of shoppers prefer shopping online. Sounds like the end of retail is near! However, shopping online does not necessarily translate to buying online. Macy’s is using RFID’s rich data capabilities to make sure that whatever is advertised online is...

Are Your Medical Records Secure?
Despite the growth of electronic medical records, many hospitals and medical offices still maintain paper records of their patients’ medical history. The records are bulky, easy to misplace, and vulnerable to fire, water and insect damage. Even more important is...

And The Winner Is…
Facilities maintenance professionals: Their work is vital to the smooth functioning of office buildings, hospitals, government facilities, military installations, retail operations – practically any place other than your home – and yet we rarely think about what it...