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Purpose
This column aims to focus on the obsolescence of technology, and the problems associated with the archiving, storage and retrieval of data.
Design/methodology/approach
The column takes the form of a viewpoint paper.
Findings
All technology is susceptible to obsolescence, meaning that information can be lost due to changes in hardware and software. A book or printed photograph created today may have a greater chance of still existing and being accessible in 2060 than the more advanced digital file or photo.
Originality/value
The column provides food for thought on issues of archiving, data storage and retrieval, and the growth in the quantity of information available.
© Emerald Group Publishing Limited
2010
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