You've probably thought about how to keep your data safe from hackers, but what about the naturally occurring environmental elements that could cause massive equipment failures? The extent to which you must worry about those things varies depending on where the data center is located and what the weather's usually like there, but, no matter what, environmental elements can … [Read more...] about Is Your Data Center Protected From All Environmental Elements?
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Why a Data Loss Could Mean the End of Your Organization
Prevention is always better than to repair things. Only 6% of the companies that dont have an disaster recovery plan when they experience the loss of crucial company data will survive it. Although no one can predict when disaster will strike and what type of disaster will strike, we can and should always be prepared for it. There can be a wide variety of causes in data loss, … [Read more...] about Why a Data Loss Could Mean the End of Your Organization
Big Data’s Role in Crisis Response and Recovery
When a crisis hits, the need to respond quickly and efficiently is urgent. Unfortunately, crises often produce chaos and disorganization, which can place even the best laid plans into a state of ruin. Whether its a natural disaster or something man-made, disaster management always needs some help in creating safer situations and reaching out to those who have been affected. … [Read more...] about Big Data’s Role in Crisis Response and Recovery
Is Big Data The Key to Crisis Management?
When was the last time you thought about the steps your company is taking to avert a potential crisis or quickly respond to one of those crises? And when was the last time you took an in-depth look at your companys vulnerabilities, as opposed to simply acknowledging them and then moving on? These may not be the most exciting questions to ask, nor the most popular ones. … [Read more...] about Is Big Data The Key to Crisis Management?
