Self-Destructing Email

January 30, 2013

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Imagine messaging in "Mission Impossible" being a reality for email. "If you choose to accept this mission … this message self-destruct in five min." Email with time—the next evolution of email systems need to have the ability to declare time. Instead of sending an email to someone you can opt to enter, "please respond by date/time." This would enhance coordination and productivity. It will give an option of sorting emails by the time response is due. In the world of always on and connected, having Messaging coupled with time would help auto prioritize...

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