Archive for October, 2013
Asset tagging for trees
In Canada, organized efforts to manage municipal assets are increasingly the rule rather than the exception. The town of Whitby is a good example of the trend. The municipality recently completed a two-year program to tag every one of the 40,000 trees that line its boulevards and public spaces as a first step in the […]
Ultimate guide to recovering lost data
Lost some of your files? Don’t panic! Help is at hand. In the third part of a series of guides to protect and enhance intangible assets, this web guide assists individuals in recovering files deleted from the cloud, computer, USB devices, and smartphones and tablets. It’s simple, direct, and most importantly thorough. We tackle everything. […]
Using RFID tags to replant the rainforest
The majestic koa tree is one of Hawaii’s—and the world’s— natural wonders, but a century of logging and agricultural development has decimated that state’s tropical rainforests. One company is trying to bring the koa forests back, and they’re using RFID tags to do so. Hawaiian Legacy Hardwoods is a hybrid enterprise—a for-profit corporation that has […]
Pernod Ricard to use QR codes to foil counterfeiters
France-based producer and distributor of spirits and wines, Pernod Ricard will use QR codes for products packaged in China from April, in a bid to foil counterfeiters. Consumers can scan the digital codes with their smartphones. The digital codes will also help tackle counterfeiting, as they will be checked automatically with a known database. If […]
