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Queensland seeks a digital record-keeping fix

Queensland State Archives has issued a discussion paper that draws attention to “A critical disconnect [that] has emerged between government’s move towards digital service delivery, while still relying on outdated records management processes.” Developed in collaboration with the Queensland Government Chief Information Office, the Born digital, stay digital discussion paper has been accompanied by a request for state agencies to respond to a plan to “Develop a roadmap with set timeframes for public authorities to work toward.” No timetable has been announced.

Thermo Fisher Scientific adopts HP WorkSite

The Life Technologies Group of Thermo Fisher Scientific has adopted HP WorkSite for legal document management worldwide. With a recently consolidated legal department, Life Technologies required a single document management system (DMS) to provide automated document management operations and integration with existing applications.

Chemists fabricate Rewritable Paper

Despite society’s move toward a fully digital world, a good deal of business is still transacted on paper. In some estimates, it’s as high as 90 percent, with a great deal of printed paper discarded after just one-time use. That waste comes at a cost, not only for the paper but also for the ink.

Does USB stand for Universal Security Breach?

A number of security hacks using USB devices have been demonstrated recently at various security conferences, highlighting the dangers that these portable devices pose to any user or organisation.

Five ways social collaboration benefits organisations

Organisations that are not yet using enterprise social are missing out on valuable opportunities to increase productivity and effectiveness as well as improve organisational culture. Enterprise social uses social media and communication technologies, such as chat and mobile tools, to provide a framework for collaborative working. 

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