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Carol Genis
Applying Benjamin Franklin’s Life Lessons to Data Backup and Recovery
Though he is perhaps best known for being among the Founding Fathers of this great nation and for a fable involving a kite, a key and some lightning, Benjamin Franklin was also somewhat of a philosopher. Through his writing, Franklin left behind some sage advice that still applies today. Business Insider recently highlighted 14 of [...]
Shredding Old Documents, Recycling e-Waste and Bonus Jeans Day – Woo-hoo!
Don’t get me wrong – Iron Mountain was not handing out free jeans. But we did get to wear jeans an extra day this week. Every Friday we move from “business casual” to “casual” and that includes jeans. I look forward to the relaxed atmosphere and think of it as a little gift from my [...]
e-Waste: The Technology Junkie’s Dilemma
I was quietly sitting at the kitchen table one Saturday morning, drinking a big cup of coffee and planning my day, when the doorbell rang. My husband bounded down the stairs, quickly opened the door and exchanged a cheerful “thank you” with the UPS delivery man. Then my morning peace was again interrupted by the [...]
What Do e-Waste and the Titanic Have in Common?
Everyone is familiar with the explosive growth of data. According to the IDC Digital Universe study, by 2020 organizations will manage 50 times more information than they do today. This prediction is not farfetched when you consider: 2.9 million emails are sent every second 50 million tweets per day 20 hours of YouTube videos are [...]
Managing Government Records with Corporate Savvy
Records management protocol has been shifted to the top of priority lists within government offices following a Presidential Memorandum late last year. This has encouraged federal agencies to investigate new ways of enhancing the efficiency and transparency of their operations. President Obama’s calls for reform were much more than political rhetoric, however, as each government [...]
