February 2009 News

'Flexibility is crucial' for business continuity, says expert

An IT industry insider has claimed that flexibility is one of the key components of effective business continuity planning.

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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 can play a part in crippling a company.

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Virtualisation 'saves newspaper millions'

Using a

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UK companies want high-speed business broadband

The majority of companies in the UK want a high-speed business broadband network, a survey has revealed.

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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 they are prepared for potential disasters.

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Businesses 'will move towards cloud computing'

A new report has predicted that businesses will increasingly adopt

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Ofcom launches consultation on mobile broadband

Ofcom has embarked on the next step in its plan to release more radio spectrum for use by mobile broadband suppliers.

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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 to one expert.

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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.

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IT "is key to business prosperity"

An IT manager has claimed that ensuring a business has adequate and appropriate IT is essential for its survival, even during the economic downturn.

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Expert gives tips on finding managed hosting provider

An IT expert has published a list of recommendations for companies looking to choose a

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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 on the disaster recovery management sector.

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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 more efficient.

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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 recovery planning, according to one business continuity provider.

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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.

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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.

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World's largest gym chain chooses MPLS IP-VPN

The world's largest chain of gyms and fitness centres has announced that it will be changing its IT setup and installing a multi-protocol label switching, internet protocol-based virtual private network (

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Virtualised disaster recovery 'need not cost too much'

An IT analyst has claimed that the virtualisation of disaster recovery systems need not be too costly for companies.

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Experts offer advice for speeding up ADSL connections

IT experts have compiled a list of top tips on how to speed up ADSL connections in order to make domestic and business internet faster and more efficient.

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Mobile workforce 'will increase demand for VoIP'

Demand for voice over internet protocol (VoIP) will grow in the future as workforces become increasingly mobile, according to new research published recently.

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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 one expert.

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CBI: Government must involve companies in business broadband discussion

The Confederation of British Industry has called on the government to involve UK companies in the discussions over how to implement its universal broadband strategy.

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Government announces domestic and business broadband for all

The government has announced that it will invest in upgrading the UK's domestic and business broadband infrastructure, with the aim of ensuring that everyone in the country has access to a fast internet connection by 2012.

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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 for effective business continuity planning, as many companies have been brought to a standstill.

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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 provision, according to a data storage centre company.

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