A Look At The Security Aspects Of Steganography

Wow! Hiding files between the pixels of a picture! I've only used a basic steganogaphy program provided in my technology class, but it seems to have great potential for use in the business and facilities management world -- for criminal and legitimate uses.

A facilities manager must be aware that technology like this exists and can be used to remove potentially sensitive data from the facility. On the other hand, a facility manager can utilize programs like this to their advantage.

One could take data - budget numbers, capital expenditure proposals, or passwords and security protocols - and pass it securely between departments and company officials without any concern for that data carelessly ending up places or hands that shouldn't have it.

Very interesting technology.

VEKTR Pointed In The What Direction?

VEKTR seems to be a very basic introduction to CMMS programs. The basic platform seems easy to manage and should be highly customizable for individual clients. However, in its current adaptation, VEKTR is so generic that it sacrifices a level of intuitiveness within a jumble of menus, tabs, and pull-downs.

If I were to use this system as a FM I would insist on having support from the VEKTR team to implement the software into my building(s). If it could be made to fit in customer-specific applications, it may work well for small business applications.

And The Winner Is

I have decided to do my technology project on Wireless power sources. Just imagine... no more cords and cables. We already use wireless Internet, printing, network storage, and data access. The last thing to go is those power cords. This technology seems really interesting. Charge and power everything from your iPod and cell phone to the laptop and PDAs that personnel use to carry out their work orders.

Right Off The Bat

I have been seriously thinking about what to study for a big class project in Technology for FPMs.  I think I may have narrowed it down to three.

--Solar Parking Trees that provide both shade and power

--Wireless Power Sources for all our gadgets

--Waterless Urinals

These three seem a bit unrelated, but they are interesting things.  Plus they will likely be found in applications and buildings where we will work and live in the future.