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Future Proof

Slang; describing anything unlikely to become obsolete. For example, paper could be considered future proof because it will be a needed office supply regardless of what new technology develops. This concept is the opposite of planned obsolescence.

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Lets start by discussing how not to go about future-proofing your business.

United States : 3 Smart Moves to Future-Proof Your Business

You might think that content creators learned a lesson after struggling with the onslaught of mobile devices, but many still ignore the importance of future-proofing their content.

The importance of future-proofing your content

According to the research, businesses established for more than five years were more inclined to resort to safer internal methods of future-proofing, including reducing expenditure than their younger counterparts (56 per cent vs.

Australia: Small Businesses Show How to Beat Economic Woes

Newcastle's future-proofing activities improved its ranking, with green businesses and recycling rates helping it move four places in the overall score.