Category: Business Continuity (Page 3)
RAF Lose the Personal Data of Over 500 Senior Officers
Yet another case of data loss has entered the public domain following a Freedom of Information request. The Ministry of Defence have admitted that computer disks lost at a British Royal Air Force base contained sensitive files on the private lives of senior officers. The extremely personal information had been given by servicemen for an in-depth vetting process to give them high security clearance. It has been admitted since the …
Data Loss will incur increased financial penalties
Data loss is increasing…… Last year KPMG reported the worst year for data loss since 2005. More worryingly if the same data loss trend continues, the number of cases of data loss globally could rise to over 190 million this year. However, if the ever threatening possibility of data loss isn’t alarming enough how about adding a large fine as a consequence. It was revealed last week that The European …
Windows 2008 Hyper-V Backup and Recovery
We are pleased to say that our software partner, Asigra Inc. has today announced certification with Microsoft Hyper V. Here is a couple of snippets from the press release: “Asigra Inc., a leading Cloud backup and recovery software provider, today announced certification with Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Hyper-V. Asigra simplifies and automates backup and recovery for Windows Server 2008 Hyper-V customers, providing the benefits of highly efficient data protection without …
2009 Gartner Business Continuity Summit (Part 2)
I have landed back in the UK after a hugely successful trip to Chicago where I presented at the 2009 Gartner Business Continuity Summit. The Summit was held in the Sheraton Hotel and Towers in Downtown Chicago. In recent research, Gartner listed the main drivers for the growth in, and maturity of, BCM programs that we see in 2008 and beyond as: 24/7 business delivery model, and globalization of business …
2009 Gartner Business Continuity Summit
My introductory post comes direct from the 2009 Gartner Business Continuity Conference in Chicago. I have been invited to speak about one of our flagship customers, the British Red Cross, to explain how they have protected over 200 sites using our remote backup solution. http://agendabuilder.gartner.com/bcm2/WebPages/SessionList.aspx?Speaker=701565 You will notice I was considered to be way too good looking to have my photo on there……… Some of my colleagues have said there …
Swine Flu – A good reason to check your Business Continuity Plan
Industry analyst Gartner has advised that Enterprises should not overreact to the worldwide swine flu outbreak and the media attention surrounding it. But they should take this event as a wake-up call and review and test their pandemic response plans. On 27 April 2009, governments and public health authorities worldwide were preparing for the anticipated spread of AH1N1 influenza (swine flu). The outbreak is currently centered in Mexico, where AH1N1 …
Backup Technology – New Website Launched
Backup Technology are pleased to announce the launch of our brand new website www.backup-technology.com which reflects our position as the market leading Online Backup and Disaster Recovery specialist. The new site has many new features including a new interactive blog which will feature regular posts from members of our team who will talk about best practices and our experience of the industry. After many months of development, we are delighted to officially release the Backup Technology …
The importance of business continuity solutions
Online business backup solutions can significantly affect your IT budget. Business continuity solutions can generate substantial savings. Devising business continuity solutions in the event of a potential shutdown is advantageous. It is one the most important aspects of IT investment. It is essential to protect business data. Business continuity solutions are one of the best practices to ensure data protection. Contingency planning is as important. It helps you take appropriate …
Steps for business continuity following a disaster
All businesses depend on the continuity of their operations to achieve their business sales targets and meet their client’s expectations and requirements. However, a common mistake among most businesses is not having a detailed disaster recovery plan in the event of an untoward occurrence. A delay of even a minute can prove to be disastrous to the smooth running of a business. The following steps should be helpful in helping …
Offsite data backup – essential for companies that want to keep their database intact
Presently every business has to maintain a database where every important piece of information is stored. This could be a company presentation or an important business strategy. Often it is also necessary to maintain a clients’ data which must not be lost or leaked. Traditional methods of storing and protecting data, however, have proven to be insufficient in providing adequate protection. When data is stored on computer hard drives, laptops, …
