Posts by SSBRM Staff
4 creative – yet ineffective – ways to destroy data
Humans can be very creative, and we have dreamt up some very original ideas. Some of those creative ideas have worked out. For instance, we have a flying transporter (aka an airplane), a social network that connects a billion people (Facebook), an antibiotic that saves hundreds of millions of lives (penicillin), and of course, the…
Read MoreHow barcodes came to be: a beach, a bullseye and a pack of gum
The first step to purchasing an item at a store is almost always the same way. We take the item to the check-out counter and, in most cases, the item’s barcode is scanned. It’s such an everyday occurrence, we don’t think twice about the technology behind barcodes and how they came to be. The invention…
Read MoreScan on Demand: Scanned when you need it, stored when you don’t
We’re living in an “On Demand” world. I’m not just talking about cable television. It’s fast-food, it’s social media news…you name it, you can probably get it instantly. Call it the product of impatience if you want, but instant results can save time and prevent headaches. Applying that same mentality to business records has resulted…
Read MoreWhat you need to know about hurricanes and your business
With all of the devastation in recent months, none of us need to be reminded that hurricane season is upon us. Everyone is well aware of the tragic consequences of being ill-prepared for natural disasters. The number one priority in these situations is protecting loved ones and then doing what you can to protect your…
Read MoreWhat do copiers and computers have in common? It’s not what you think…
A guy walks into the copier room and notices a new copier machine. He yells back to his office mates, “Hey, when did we get this new copier?” The copier says “Hey, when did we get this new copier?” Okay all jokes aside, copiers are great. What would we do without the ability to copy…
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