The Stubborn Fax Machine and Omar Abdullah’s Government Dreams
Former J&K CM Omar Abdullah humorously recalls a ‘fax fiasco’ in 2018 that derailed government formation plans, highlighting the peculiar charm of old tech.
A Modern Twist on Bavarian Communication: Phasing Out the Fax
Bavaria’s attempt to ban fax machines while keeping digital faxing alive is a humorous yet stark reminder of the challenges in technology adaptation.
US Patent Office Considering Swapping On-Premise Fax for Cloud-Based Alternatives
The US Patent and Trademark Office’s plan to transition from on-premise fax systems to a cloud-based solution. Insights into the enduring role of faxing in emergencies and implications of the cloud-based shift.
German Government Agency Tenders for a Fresh Wave of Fax Services
Germany’s Federal Network Agency, the Bundesnetzagentur, is making waves in the digital age by tendering for a new fax service provider.
Fax Machine: The Unsung Hero of 2022
Who says the fax machine doesn’t still have some flair? More than 1.3 million faxes were sent via FaxZero in 2022, and it seems the preferred method for contacting elected officials is the good old-fashioned fax. With many of them getting the lion’s share of faxes, it’s almost as if there’s a secret competition for…
Long Live the Fax! Cutting Edge Comms in Croatian Ministries in 2022
In a humorous take, the article highlights the enduring presence of fax machines in Croatian government communications, even in the digital age of 2022.
US prez aims to restore faith in government by improving services
US President signs an executive order to improve public services, reducing reliance on traditional methods like mail and fax machines for federal agency communication.
IT integrator awarded $110M to streamline faxing at the VA
Cognosante has been awarded a $110 million task order to implement Enterprise Cloud Fax (ECFax) Services at the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). Spanning a base year and nine option years, the task order will see the technology company create a secure, cloud-hosted Commercial-off-the-Shelf (COTS) ECFax service across the VA enterprise. Philip Dietz, General Manager…
Toronto’s municipal government planning to phase out its fax machines
Fax machines in Toronto’s city hall will soon bid farewell, as the city embarks on a new plan starting in 2022 to phase out the technology, making way for a more streamlined communication system. Paul Ainslie, chair of Toronto’s Government Management Committee, has emphasized the move during the recent meeting on November 30th. In response…
Tokyo Authorities Are Finally Phasing Out Floppy Disks
Tokyo authorities take a leap into the future, phasing out floppy disks and fax machines, as the COVID-19 pandemic reveals the antiquity of their bureaucratic systems.
Miami-Dade County Government: Deadline Approaching To Renew Golden Passport
[Background: Senior citizens and Social Security beneficiaries can ride Miami-DadeTransit free with a Golden Passport EASY Card. The application form is here: GOLDEN PASSPORT EASY CARD APPLICATION. The fax number is 305-375-1192]. 9 Nov 2021 Golden Passport EASY Cards may be renewed online, by mail, email, fax. https://patch.com/florida/miami/miami-dade-county-government-deadline-approaching-renew-golden-passport
Japanese fax fans rally to defence of much-maligned machine
In Japan, hundreds of government offices rally to the defense of the fax machine, forcing the government to abandon its mission to turn officialdom into a digital-only operation.
German parliament to stop using fax machines
You know the song — “Get up (get on up), stay on the scene (get on up), like a fax machine…” And while it may no longer be staying on the scene at the Bundestag, the fax machine has a fascinating tale to tell. The Council of Elders in the German parliament decided on Thursday…
