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What CIOs everywhere can learn from Canada’s nationwide internet outage

CIO

On July 8, 2022, a botched maintenance update on the Rogers ISP network in Canada crashed internet access across the country for at least 12 hours, with some customers experiencing problems for days afterward. The nationwide outage affected phone and internet service for about 12.2 The impact was profound. Build redundancy.

Internet 279
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Business Impact Analysis: An Integral Part of Business Continuity Planning

Kaseya

IT teams in most organizations are familiar with disaster recovery and business continuity processes. However, some may not be aware of the importance of conducting a business impact analysis (BIA). A BIA is one of the most important elements of a business continuity plan. Business Impact. Dependencies.

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Avoiding Last-Mile Challenges for Remote Workers

CIO

But there’s one catch we often hear regarding productivity, and that is inconsistent Internet connections that downgrade the experience, particularly while conducting conference calls or sharing material from a home office. cellular, air-gapped systems, etc.) Best Practice 2: Internet service is an essential utility for key employees.

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8 data strategy mistakes to avoid

CIO

IT leaders should establish a process for continuous monitoring and improvement to ensure that insights remain actionable and relevant, by implementing regular review cycles to assess the effectiveness of the insights derived from unstructured data.”

Strategy 340
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8 big IT failures of 2023

CIO

And because the incumbent companies have been around for so long, many are running IT systems with some elements that are years or decades old. Honestly, it’s a wonder the system works at all. Probably the worst IT airline disaster of 2023 came on the government side, however.

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The Importance of Security and Compliance in Enterprise Applications

OTS Solutions

Types of Security and Compliance Breaches in Enterprise Applications Security and Compliance breaches in enterprise applications may occur due to distinct reasons such as data theft, cyber-attacks, mismanagement, or system failures. Auditing and monitoring should include reviewing system logs, security policies, and access controls.

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Protect Your Business: The Big Deal of Cybersecurity in a Digital World

MagmaLabs

Secure Your Growing Business from Cyberattacks Protecting sensitive company information should be a top priority for any business, especially online businesses that rely heavily on technology and the Internet. The Internet has opened up a world of opportunities for businesses. Secure it before they do!