Technology is great, but we need a paper trail

A recent article (Irish Examiner, January 4) asked a timely question — “Could climate change pose a threat to our ability to produce electricity?” There is another real risk. A massive solar flare would have the magnetic power to trip electrical power grids worldwide.

Cyberspace would then be at risk. Administrative data could be lost.

Twenty-five years ago, the services sector dreamed of ‘the paperless office’. But how workable is it?