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Monthly Archives: November 2011

Paper records: the government’s billion dollar burden

Paper is costing state and federal government entities billions of dollars. And no, we’re not talking about the paper that they’re purchasing to fill their printers and copiers. As we’ve discussed in previous posts, many government offices are still using paper for storing records, data and other important information. When you consider the sheer amount …

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Document processing and management key to a more flexible federal workforce

In previous posts on Government Connections, we’ve discussed the way the federal government conducts its business processes and continues to rely on paper for disseminating information, record keeping and constituent benefits applications. Ultimately, this reliance on paper applications, records and traditional mail for constituent communication is not only costing the government money, but also decreasing …

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A decade following anthrax attacks: threat remains, but source has changed

Approximately one decade ago, in the wake of the 9/11 terror attacks, our country was once again shaken by a threat to its security. This time the weapon of choice wasn’t a plane, but rather something that’s considered an innocuous and harmless part of everyday life: letters delivered via the mail. Anthrax, which came in …

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Preparing the government for the tablet takeover

It seems like everything you read in the technology trades these days is about tablets. Every company has one, and if they don’t, they’re working on it. Apple has the iPad, Samsung has the Galaxy Tab, Amazon has the Kindle Fire, Motorola made the Xoom and HP released (and then discontinued) the Touchpad. Even Nokia …

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