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Asset disposal security: an IT no-brainer
Which has more value: an armored truck or a van carting away a bunch of old computers? This is not a trick question. It’s one that Kyle Marks, founder and CEO of Retire-IT, asks his clients. And the answer is easy, says the Columbus, Ohio-based entrepreneur, but it eludes most businesses. “The armored truck might, […]
Asset management in transition at the DoD
Asset management has come a long way since the days when a Corporal Klinger type could pick up the phone and finagle a turkey — or a tank — for his M*A*S*H unit. But have the military’s procedures come a long way with it?
Bike share programs are all the rage in 2013
What do Denver and Hangzhou, China have in common? Besides being the coolest cities in their respective countries, their populace has access to checking out bikes like a library book from various kiosks scattered across the metropolis. Considering the burgeoning number of cities already investing in bicycle sharing programs or conducting feasibility studies, the data […]
7 most innovative QR code campaigns
QR codes have taken off in recent years as companies have found creative ways to integrate them into campaigns. Marketers use them for incentivizing consumer participation, discounting, tracking, branding, or purely to capture consumers’ attention. While many codes are used in stunt ways, such as breaking the world record for the largest human QR code, […]
Protection measures increase with urban biking
Signs like the one above keep cyclists safe and promote a bike-friendly environment. (Via Bike Lane Sign) June 14, 2012 — Despite the changing demands of urban life, one aspect has seemed to consistently thrive: bike riding. Despite navigating dangerously congested traffic and among hustling crowds, urban bike riders are still determined to pedal their way […]
Barcodes of the next generation: London takes QR technology to the streets
The QR Code Garden at the Royal Horticultural Society’s Chelsea Flower Show in London. (Getty) June 27, 2012 — London is implementing the first stages of a pilot program that will bring QR codes to sidewalks all over the city. The codes will scan to sites with information on sidewalk closings for repair, much like […]
Why you should lock and register your bike
Bicycle Theft in US Universities Infographic Via: My Asset Tag
Thieves in transport: A side-by-side comparison of bike & car thieves
Whether you ride a bike or drive a car, I’m sure everyone would agree that there’s no bigger bummer than having your personal vehicle of transportation stolen. In my short life, I’ve already had one bike and one car stolen from me (though to be fair, the car was my Dad’s, a rusty blue 1988 […]
Bicycle helmet history and laws
Bicycle helmets have been around for a long time and have undergone transformations in their designs over the years. From bowling bowl shaped hats to the standardized modern lightweight helmets, these protective gears have been used widely by bikers around the world. Here’s a quick look at the birth of bicycle helmets, how they changed […]