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Virtualisation can reduce the burden of disaster recovery
The implementation of virtualisation can reduce the burden of disaster recovery, it has been claimed.
According to IT professional John Savill,...
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PayPal hit by internet outage
PayPal has become the latest major casualty of an internet outage.
The company was hit by four hours of downtime last...
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Virtualisation 'significant in disaster recovery plans'
Virtualisation technologies have a significant role to play in businesses' disaster recovery plans, according to new research.
A survey of IT...
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Testing is key to business continuity
Businesses should ensure that their disaster recovery plans are thoroughly tested, it has been claimed.
According to Brian Turley, senior vice...
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Expert issues top tips for ensuring business continuity in a pandemic
Despite media coverage of the threat of swine flu subsiding, IT experts still believe that companies should have a business...
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Businesses "will fail" if swine flu hits
Should swine flu manifest itself as a threat, some businesses "will fail", according to one IT expert.
Writing for What PC?...
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Companies 'not assessing quality of business continuity management'
A survey conducted by Continuity Central has revealed that many companies in the UK do not undertake any kind of...
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Business continuity 'helps Merseyside Police'
A police business continuity expert has explained how his field of expertise is helping Merseyside Police.
James McAlister, a serving police...
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Business continuity 'catches on in China'
The results of a recent study have revealed that business continuity is being considered by the majority of companies in...
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Dominos effect 'must be considered in business continuity planning'
In the field of business continuity, the Dominos effect refers not to the Cold War view of the world, but...
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New business continuity technology developed
Business continuity may be set to become more straightforward with the launch of a new disaster recovery tool from Zenith...
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Business continuity standard 'helps ensure data storage centre efficiency'
A study released recently has claimed that an effective business continuity standard can help ensure the efficiency of data storage...
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Virtualisation 'comes into focus' for businesses
Virtualisation is becoming an increasingly important focal point for IT investment, according to a new survey.
News website Zycko cited a...
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Virtualisation 'set to spread in China'
The continuing spread of virtualisation as a technology will see it begin to take hold in one of the world's...
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Survey reveals business risks from 'internal threats'
A new study has revealed that many companies are worried about a growing threat of internal interference during the recession,...
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AT&T bolsters European disaster recovery facilities
AT&T, the US telecommunications giant, will be expanding its European disaster recovery facilities, a move which signifies the growing importance...
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Managers 'worried about staff and swine flu'
A survey by a risk assessment firm has revealed that many managers are worried about the effects of swine flu...
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Green IT 'becoming more popular'
Green IT is attracting interest from an increasing number of companies according to one IT expert.
Ted Samson, writing for InfoWorld,...
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Disaster recovery tips offered
Three disaster recovery tips have been published by an expert, who claims they could help businesses get up and running...
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Disaster recovery 'webinar' announced
A disaster recovery 'webinar' - a web-based seminar - will be held by one consultancy firm, it has been announced.
Experts...
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Swine flu 'still a threat'
Swine flu may still present a significant threat to business continuity, according to one website.
However, continuity forum, a business continuity...
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Deloitte expands business continuity team
The business continuity team at the major accounting firm Deloitte is one of the fastest growing in business, according to...
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Business continuity scrooges 'may pay later'
Companies in the UK have been cautioned against cutting their spending on business continuity as IT budgets get tighter during...
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Business continuity 'can justify itself'
Business continuity management remains a sound area of IT in which companies should invest, even during the recession, according to...
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Disaster recovery centre opens
A new disaster recovery centre has opened for business in Houston, Texas, according to WTVY.com.
The local news provider reported that...
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Business continuity expert laments swine flu 'misinformation'
A business continuity and pandemic expert has claimed that while swine flu requires preparation, misinformation about the disease may be...
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Business continuity tips for swine flu issued
Shoosmiths, a legal company, has issued a list of tips which could help companies tailor their business continuity strategies to...
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Businesses "woefully unprepared" for pandemic
Many businesses in the UK are "woefully unprepared" for the potential danger posed by a swine flu pandemic to their...
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Businesses need to prepare for swine flu
A business continuity expert has claimed that businesses need to prepare themselves for a swine flu pandemic, which may potentially...
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Business continuity strategies 'should be tailored for pandemics'
Business continuity strategies should be adapted to deal with the potential swine flu pandemic, according to one risk management company.
Control...
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Business continuity tips for swine flu published
Ensuring business continuity may be one of the key concerns that company managers need to address as the potential for...
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Business continuity helps change data management
Business continuity is changing the way companies manage their data, according to a new survey.
The poll, conducted by Kroll...
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New business continuity tool launched
An IT company in the US has launched a new programme which it claims will help companies' business continuity strategies.
CA's...
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Companies urged to examine business continuity strategies as swine flu hits
An IT expert has advised companies in the UK to examine their business continuity strategies as the threat from the...
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Data storage centre award winners announced
Data Centre Europe has announced the winners of its 2009 data storage centre awards.
The awards were given out in a...
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Businesses 'unprepared for swine flu'
A survey has revealed that many businesses in the UK do not have business continuity plans in place to deal...
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Business continuity company offers advice for dealing with swine flu
As increasing numbers of people become infected with swine flu, one business continuity company has issued advice on how organisations...
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Business continuity 'should bridge organisational divides'
Business continuity planning needs to be considered across company divides and involve all the different departments of an organisation in...
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Boston legal firm helped by business continuity
Boston Legal, the US TV show famous for bringing the work of lawyers into the public eye, was famous for...
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Business continuity exercise held in Wales
Government authorities in Wales have been holding a major business continuity exercise to test how organisations in the country would...
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Business continuity workshop to take place in London
A business continuity workshop which will take place in London next month will focus on the important question of supply...
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Business continuity conference comes to Amsterdam
Companies wanting to know more about business continuity may want to attend a conference in Amsterdam later this year, where...
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New research 'could boost business recovery times'
Business recovery times may be boosted by a new technology which US scientists have been working on, making business continuity...
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Virtualisation 'can increase efficiency'
A new white paper has highlighted the role virtualisation can play in helping companies to improve the efficiency of their...
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Business interruption 'poses significant risks'
The results of a recent survey suggest that business continuity may be increasingly important as many companies consider business interruption...
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Business recovery centre launched in the UK
Business continuity services will be offered to local companies in the Tamworth area by a new business recovery centre, it...
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Proper management of redundancies 'helps to reduce risk to IT systems'
Businesses that face making redundancies due to the recession can reduce the chance of attacks and security breaches to their...
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Date set for Business Continuity Awareness Week
Business Continuity Awareness Week will take place again towards the end of March next year, its organisers have announced.
The Business...
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Many companies 'cannot do without data'
Business continuity planning's increasing importance in a data dependent world has been highlighted by the results of a new survey...
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European virtualisation conference announced
Virtualisation is increasingly becoming a key technology in many businesses' IT strategies and to this end, a Europe-wide virtualisation conference...
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Business continuity conference announced
Business continuity and the necessity of effective emergency planning will be the subjects of a conference which is to take...
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Virtualisation 'is a top five priority for businesses'
Virtualisation is one of the top IT spending priorities for businesses, it has emerged.
A survey of chief information officers (CIOs)...
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Business continuity summit announced
Two government departments will be joining forces with the Continuity Forum to host a special summit on issues affecting business...
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Isle of Man to host business continuity test
Businesses on the Isle of Man are being invited to test the readiness of their disaster recovery systems by the...
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Microsoft: Most common cause of data loss is theft
A new report from Microsoft has urged firms to maintain a sturdy security system, as most incidents of data loss...
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How to approach business continuity
SunGard Availability Services, a firm dealing in information availability management, has outlined important points to take into consideration when choosing...
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New disaster recovery centre opened by HP
US firm Hewlett Packard (HP) has established a new £50 million disaster recover centre in Rugby.
The HP Central England Business...
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Disaster recovery planning is key, says expert
Disaster recovery is key to ensuring that businesses are successful, according to one IT expert.
TM Ravi, the vice president...
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Expert lays out essential elements of disaster recovery planning
Effective disaster recovery planning requires at least five essential elements, according to one IT expert.
Computer Associates International's vice president...
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Survey: Employees not sticking to business continuity plans
Employees may be undermining their bosses' efforts to ensure business continuity, according to the results of a recent survey.
The...
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Business disruption 'costs UK billions'
The UK economy was left billions of pounds worse off last year because of a lack of effective business continuity...
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IT disruption proves a problem for UK businesses
The importance of business continuity planning has been highlighted by statistics for disruption published in a recent report.
According to...
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More work needed on business continuity in the UK, says expert
An IT expert has claimed that many companies in the UK have a long way to go before they can...
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Take business continuity to heart, SMEs urged
Business continuity management needs to be made a priority for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the UK, according to...
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Business continuity 'not a priority for boards'
Business continuity is not considered to be worthy of the attention of many companies' board members, which claims could leave...
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Firms 'not fussed' about business continuity, says survey
Many firms in the UK have not put time or effort into their business continuity management plans, according to a...
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Electronic attacks 'are biggest threat to business continuity'
Electronic attacks pose the gravest threat to business continuity in the UK, according to a recent survey of business leaders.
...
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Disaster recovery training needed for 'frontline troops'
An IT advice website has recommended that companies provide disaster recovery training to their front of house staff, as they...
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Business continuity 'is most important use of virtualisation'
Business continuity is now the most important reason for companies to implement virtualisation-based IT solutions, according to a new survey.
...
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Expert highlights advantages of virtualisation-based business continuity
Virtualisation can bring companies many benefits when used for business continuity, according to one expert.
Writing in Computer Weekly, Ian...
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Washington to host disaster recovery forum
A leading Washington think-tank has announced that it will be holding a forum to discuss aspects of business continuity and...
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Companies 'shouldn't wait for disaster recovery planning'
Some business disasters may be unavoidable, but they need not drag the company down completely if effective business continuity plans...
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Companies 'need a business continuity war room'
Companies which are putting disaster recovery plans in place should not overlook the need for a business continuity war room,...
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Business continuity survival guide published
The Business Continuity Institute (BCI) has announced the publication of a business continuity survival guide, aimed at helping companies understand...
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Business Continuity Awareness Week announced
The Business Continuity Institute (BCI) is finalising its preparations for the Global Business Continuity Awareness Week, which will take place...
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Business Continuity Management Summit announced
A Business Continuity Management Summit is to take place aimed at raising awareness of the importance of disaster recovery planning...
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Organisations 'should improve disaster recovery plans'
A new white paper claims that organisations are not doing enough to protect their business critical data from unexpected disruption...
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Data storage centre software market 'doing well'
Research by a market intelligence firm has revealed that the market for software for data storage centres is still strong,...
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Disaster recovery systems 'should be tested'
An IT expert has claimed that firms should conduct trials of their disaster recovery systems in order to check whether...
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HP launches new virtualisation products
Data storage centre management could become easier, thanks to a series of new products unveiled by the US-based computing firm...
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Business continuity 'may be threatened by power cuts'
Business continuity, which is essential for many companies, could come under threat as increasing numbers of power cuts interrupt business...
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Fire figures 'highlight need for business continuity'
Figures released recently by the Association of British Insurers (ABI) reveal that claims for fire damage reached record levels in...
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Enterprises choosing virtualisation 'for business continuity'
Concerns about disaster recovery plans and business continuity are the main reasons why many businesses are choosing to virtualise their...
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Too much emphasis on data recovery, claims expert
Many small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) place too much emphasis on data recovery when establishing business continuity plans for their...
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Expert: Ensure technology is up-to-date
Keeping up-to-date with technology is one of the best ways for enterprises to ensure business continuity and protect their internet...
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Local authorities 'leading the way with disaster recovery'
Enterprises looking to improve their disaster recovery and business continuity strategies may want to follow the example set by many...
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Businesses should ensure continuity by 'backing up religiously'
Business continuity has been suggested as one of the most important things for businesses to consider when thinking about the...
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Fragile systems 'can bring down businesses'
A business continuity expert has warned that fragile IT systems which are liable to crash in the face of challenges...
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Gmail fails, creates business disruption
Several companies across Europe found their business operations were disrupted yesterday after Gmail, Google's web-based email service, was knocked out...
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Pocket guide to business continuity management launched
IT Governance, which produces guides setting best practice standards for business continuity management, has announced that it will publish a...
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Guardian demanding answers over Gmail outage
Guardian Media Group, which runs one of the UK's leading newspaper websites as well as publishing the Guardian and the...
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Disaster recovery plans 'require effective asset management'
An expert has claimed that disaster recovery plans need to be based on an accurate assessment of a company's assets...
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Risk of supplier failure 'increases need for business continuity'
As the recession bites, the increased risk that companies' suppliers will fail is making business continuity planning ever more important,...
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New approach 'required for web threats'
A team of IT experts has claimed that a new approach is required to deal with web security threats in...
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New data storage centre opens
A data management company has announced the opening of a new data storage centre in the US, offering capacity for...
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BSI launches business continuity code of practice
The British Standards Institute (BSI) has unveiled a new business continuity code of practice which enables companies to prove that...
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IT professionals 'reluctant to test disaster recovery systems'
A disaster recovery expert has claimed that many IT professionals are reluctant to test their business continuity systems properly.
Doran Pinhas,...
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Business continuity "has never been more important"
The ongoing recession has ushered in a period in which "business continuity has never been more important" for companies, according...
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Disaster recovery framework developed by IT Governance Institute
A framework for the development of effective disaster recovery plans has been published in a report by the IT Governance...
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Business continuity 'a priority during recession'
Business continuity planning remains one of the most important priorities for many companies in the UK, despite the recession, it...
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Experts: Small businesses should use virtualisation-based disaster recovery
IT experts have claimed that the size of a company can help determine the best possible option for it in...
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Business disruption risk 'set to grow during recession'
A firm that assesses business risks has claimed that the recession will increase the likelihood of events that will disrupt...
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New hardware launched for data storage centres
Voltaire, a storage switching provider, has announced the launch of a new hardware module designed to make data storage centres...
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BCI launches business continuity world conference
The Business Continuity Institute (BCI) has announced the launch of a major conference and exhibition in London which will focus...
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Recession 'puts disaster recovery plans centre stage'
The recession and the uncertainty it is bringing to many businesses has thrown the spotlight on the issue of disaster...
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Business continuity becomes more popular in China
Chinese companies are increasingly recognising the need for effective business continuity plans, a new report has shown.
IDC, a market intelligence...
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Virtualisation 'helps make data storage centres greener'
Virtualisation technology can be used to help make data storage centres more energy efficient, it has been claimed.
The Green Grid,...
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Wellies manufacturers prepares for a rainy day
A company that manufactures wellington boots has rolled out an online backup and disaster recovery system which prepares it for...
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SMEs 'need to consider business continuity'
IT experts have called upon small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) managers to spend more time thinking about their business continuity...
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Business continuity guidelines published
A set of guidelines has been published which lay out the best way to go about disaster recovery planning.
The guidelines,...
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New data storage centre launched
A brand new data storage centre has been opened in the US by Dallas Data Centers, which claims it is...
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Expert: Snow highlights the need for business continuity
The heavy snowfall affecting businesses across the UK yesterday has highlighted the need for effective business continuity planning, according to...
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SMEs are 'putting records at risk' without proper disaster recovery plans
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are putting their staff and customer records at risk by not having adequate business continuity...
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Snow 'highlights need for business continuity planning'
The heavy snowfall which has affected many parts of the UK over the last 24 hours has highlighted the need...
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Virtualisation 'may help IT managers save'
An IT operative has claimed that virtualisation could help his business save money on its disaster recovery costs.
Writing for Computerworld,...
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Disaster recovery is a "safety net", says IT employee
An IT employee has spoken out about disaster recovery, comparing it to a "safety net" and adding that an effective...
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New green data storage centre unveiled
A brand new multi-million pound data centre has been unveiled by Sun Microsystems, which claims it is the most energy...
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Businesses 'not adjusting data storage centres to accommodate virtualisation'
An independent IT consultant has claimed that many companies have not been going about data storage centre management the right...
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Expert: Companies should start small with virtualisation
An IT expert has claimed that companies should start small when it comes to moving to virtualisation and should be...
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Cisco and Dell join forces on data storage centres
Cisco and Dell have announced that they are to join forces to simplify the process of data storage for business...
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SMEs' business continuity focus too narrow, says expert
An IT expert has claimed that small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are adopting a view of business continuity that is...
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Virtualisation 'can make for more effective business continuity'
Business continuity can be made more effective through the use of virtualisation and managed hosting technology, according to...
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Firms are 'failing to fully realise the benefits of security'
Those managing data centres in Europe are failing to realise the importance of extensive security systems, it has been suggested....
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Emails 'under increasing threat from criminals'
Those firms who reply heavily upon the internet and business broadband have been advised to ensure they have sufficient protection...
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Businesses 'should plan for failure in order to be successful'
An IT expert has suggested that businesses should plan for failure in order to succeed.
According to the Star Online, Aaron...
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Disaster recovery experts suggest cost-saving measures
Disaster recovery experts from DataCore Software have suggested a series of measures which could enable organisations to achieve higher disaster...
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Business continuity 'may be more important during recession'.
A business continuity expert has warned companies not to cut back on the amounts they spend on disaster recovery planning...
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Disaster recovery 'can be speeded up by managed solutions'
An IT analyst has claimed that the process of disaster recovery can be speeded up by the use of virtualisation-based...
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Virtualisation 'can reduce disaster recovery costs'
Managed disaster recovery solutions based on virtualised platforms can help businesses reduce their disaster recovery costs drastically, it has been...
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Wales to get first disaster recovery centre
A UK business continuity provider is to open the first disaster recovery centre in Wales later this month it has...
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Data storage centres 'going green'
A survey of data storage centres - used for the information back-up essential to business continuity and disaster recovery planning...
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Expert: Companies should get involved in disaster recovery planning
A business continuity expert has recommended that companies get involved in their own disaster recovery planning alongside outside experts.
IBM Singapore's...
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Importance of business continuity planning 'recognised by Australian government'
The government of Australia has indicated that it appreciates the importance of effective business continuity planning with the launch of...
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A business continuity plan is vital, says analyst
An IT analyst has said that "a business continuity plan is vital" for businesses and for small and medium-sized enterprises...
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Norwich Union: Business continuity planning makes "a substantial difference"
Norwich Union, an insurance provider, has advised businesses to engage in business continuity planning, saying it can make "a substantial...
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UK government establishes disaster recovery centre
Continuity Central, an online business continuity news website, reported that the UK government has established a centre dedicated to dealing...
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Government accepts the need for better business continuity
The UK government has accepted the recommendations of a review which highlighted the need for better business continuity planning.
According...
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Business continuity "will be invaluable" in cases of fire
A local community website has spoken out about the importance of business continuity planning for organisations of all sizes, saving...
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Sterling Savings Bank opts for disaster recovery planning
Sterling Savings Bank, a large US-based commercial bank, has announced the signing of a disaster recovery agreement which will ensure...
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Virtualisation offers built-in business continuity, says expert
An IT expert has claimed that if companies adopt virtualised IT systems, they will benefit from having business continuity already...
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Expert: "Business continuity is a necessity, not a luxury"
An expert writing for an independent IT advice site has said that business continuity is increasingly not a luxury companies...
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Business continuity 'will develop further'
A business continuity expert has predicted that his field will continue to innovate and develop in the near future.
David Honour,...
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2008 was "a year of lost data"
IT analysts looking back at 2008 have dubbed it the "year of lost data", a reference to the mass of...
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Expert 'recommends business continuity'
An IT expert has said that ensuring that key systems are able to keep operating - business continuity - is...
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Data storage centres 'can be made more efficient'
An expert has laid down some guiding principles to make data storage centres more energy efficient and environmentally friendly.
Data...
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Business continuity "can help any organisation be better prepared"
A UK business continuity provider has spoken out about the benefits of proper business continuity planning, saying it can help...
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Business continuity solutions 'can help mitigate disasters'
Business continuity planning in all its aspects should form an essential part of any business' attempts to mitigate disasters, according...
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ALOM signs disaster recovery deal
ALOM has become the latest firm to recognise the importance of effective disaster recovery planning and sign a business continuity...
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Experts publish guide to business continuity
IT experts from Computing have published what they claim is the "definitive" guide to business continuity, laying out some rules...
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New data centre 'gets go-ahead'
A technology firm has been given the green light to construct a new data centre in Loughton, Essex.
According to...
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Kaspersky: Unemployed IT experts may turn to cybercrime
Eugene Kaspersky, head of the leading Russian anti-virus firm Kaspersky Labs, has warned that with the job losses caused by...
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Intel and Hitachi announce data storage partnership
Intel has announced that it will team up with Hitachi to offer the latest in data storage technology.
The US-based...
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Businesses turn to CIO during credit crunch
A recent survey shows that UK businesses are increasingly turning to their chief information officers (CIOs) and IT solutions to...
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Business continuity planning is imperative, say experts
IT experts have said that business continuity planning is essential for any business wishing to carry on successfully in challenging...
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Business continuity is 'becoming increasingly popular'
Industry insiders have said that business continuity planning is a rapidly growing market as companies increasingly decide that they cannot...
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Leading firm appoints business continuity manager
A leading IT consultancy firm has announced the appointment of its first business continuity manager - a move which highlights...
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Experts say HMRC data loss 'should have been prevented'
Government experts have admitted that the recent loss of data from HM Revenue & Customs should have been prevented, computing.co.uk...
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Businesses need to do more to protect data, experts warn
Experts have warned that businesses need to take even more precautions about data storage, especially when the data concerned is...
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Lib Dems uncover "shocking" lack of care over data storage
The Liberal Democrats have claimed that NHS data storage practices are "shocking" and have led to incidents of potential serious...
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Data storage failures lead to further losses
On a day when the NHS is being told to seriously reconsider its data storage policies, the Northern Echo has...
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Scientists work on improving data storage
Scientists working at Queen Mary's College, University of London, have completed an experiment which could help shape the future development...
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EU invites data centres to help fight climate change
The EU has asked data centre operators and owners to sign up to a code of conduct, which includes regulations...
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Minister welcomes EU data storage regulations
The minister for sustainable development and energy innovation, Lord Hunt, has welcomed the launch of the EU's code of conduct...
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Business Continuity Conference announced for London
Leading conference organiser City and Financial have announced they will be running a high profile conference on business continuity and...
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LSE signs disaster recovery agreement
The London School of Economics (LSE) has signed an important disaster recovery agreement with business continuity provider, Computing magazine reports.
Under...
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Seminars stress the importance of business continuity
Seminars stressing the importance of business continuity and highlighting the danger of cybercrime are to be held at Newcastle University,...
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Webcast to 'help businesses' with disaster recovery solutions
A webcast on how businesses can better manage their disaster recovery solutions is being launched by a managed services provider,...
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Money is being wasted on 'inefficient' continuity schemes
Businesses in the UK are spending money on disaster recovery programmes that aren't performing to their best abilities, it has...
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T-Mobile: We lost data of 17 million customers
Phone firm T-Mobile has confessed that it lost the details of 17 million customers after a disc was misplaced two...
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'Complacent companies' pose biggest risk to safety of employee records
The biggest risk to the security of employees' personal data is firms being 'too lax' about its safety, new research...
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Business continuity and disaster management seminar
Those interested in business continuity and risk management strategies have been invited to attend a free course by Cambridge Risk...
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Data mobility 'a big challenge' for firms
Businesses becoming more and more mobile may present themselves with new challenges when it comes to the security of their...
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London Stock Exchange 'hits connectivity glitch'
The London Stock Exchange (LSE) experienced connectivity problems this morning which kept its servers down for the longest time since...
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