Lost Enterprises
Enterprise Storage Management Issues
Information (or data) forms one of the three most important assets of your company along with your staff and your customers. Without your information, your company has no direction and no ability to transact business – marketing and sales efforts cannot be conceived and implemented, sales cannot be optimized and maximum revenues from cross-selling and full marketing penetration is impossible, after-sales management and referral business is non-existent and to cap it all, you’ll find yourself in a world of trouble with the IRS, business regulatory agencies and the world at large generally.
Safeguarding your data is vital to the welfare of your business but at the same time, you still need to use this valuable resource. Staff must be able to access customer information, especially when they are in customer facing roles such as sales or customer care. Information must be capable of being manipulated and providing relevant and appropriate information at the point of use and in a manner which is commensurate with the needs of the job function. Company data must also be capable of being summarized and presented in a format which can be used effectively by business managers. Finally, information must also be capable of being protected so the integrity of the data is beyond reproach and is also able to be used by auditors and other reporting agents for filing accounts and other business declarations for tax and investor purposes.
As you can see – this is a huge task encompassing every facet of a business.
The company network must be secure and optimized which means a regular and reiterative process which analyzes and monitors existing network activity and usage. How do users access data? What do they need the data for? How secure is the data? What audit trail is available for making changes to critical data such as financial records? What happens in the event data is lost, say, due to an accident? What happens to the business if data is lost? What current trends and solutions exist which can be used to improve the utility of the data?
These questions and many more need to be asked and answered. The consequences also need to be realistically assessed and the risk quantified, preferably with a cost attached in the event of such risk becoming reality.
While a business faces numerous risks not associated with data loss , for instance the risk of being sued for defective products, similar considerations should be followed when assessing the risk of data loss. No business will be capable of providing protection from all risk and in some instances, providing and implementing a solution may not be cost effective – it is better to self-insure and handle the risk if it arises. This is why it is important to attach a dollar amount in terms of cost when considering the risk of data loss. Against this is the assessment of the cost of protecting against such an event – it becomes a de facto, cost-benefit exercise.
Where risks are identified and solutions implemented, there will be the issue of managing the solutions and making sure the risks covered are being properly dealt with. In addition, given developments in IT occur on a daily basis, managing change is a fact of any IT manager’s life. In essence, we come full circle to our start point where we conducted an initial analysis of data needs and protection. Now, the issue is more than simple “tick box” exercises and more about inculcating a state of mind in the business, but not simply management but every member of staff. This can be achieved by scheduling regular audits, providing staff training and compiling and distributing company policies on data and network use.
About the Author
Lawrence Reaves works for PLANIT Technology Group, a leading provider of
Virginia Beach network security
and
Richmond enterprise storage
. PLANIT can be found online at: PLANITTech.com .
What Really Went Wrong – Lost Enterprises – OFFICIAL Surf Teaser
|
|
Mens LOST Enterprises 4 Pocket Plaid Poly Cotton Casual Shorts – Sz 28 $3.99 |
|
|
LOST ENTERPRISES CRAWLER STRAIGHT LEG DENIM JEANS 30 $49.99 |
|
|
Lost Enterprises Bond Stripe Button Front Shirt Men’s Size Large $45 $24.95 |
|
|
MENS LOST ENTERPRISES BOARD SHORTS SIZE 32 LOST SWIM TRUNKS SKULLS SEE PICS $12.53 |
|
|
Mens LOST ENTERPRISES board shorts swim shorts sz 36 Nice Bright $5.50 |
|
|
MENS LOST CHINO ENTERPRISES PLAID SHORTS LOST CAUSE Sz- 36 $14.99 |
|
|
new mens sz lost enterprises mason rock-it board short/boardshort rocket $47.99 |
|
|
new mens sz lost enterprises mason rock-it board short/boardshort rocket $47.99 |
|
|
BNIB Casio G-Shock DW-6900BLS-9JF LOST Enterprises Ultra RARE LIMITED USA $269.99 |
|
|
NWT …LOST LOST ENTERPRISES SURF BOARDSHORTS SZ 31 $29.99 |
|
|
Men’s Size 29 Lost Enterprises Boardshorts Surf Swimwear Beach Trunks Brown $15.99 |
|
|
LOST ENTERPRISES Racing RED Skate SKATEBOARD Surf GRAPHIC T-SHIRT FOX MENS L NEW $0.01 |
|
|
THE PSYCHO WARD *Board Short* LOST ENTERPRISES Size 33 $27.77 |
|
|
NWT Boys Lost Enterprises Smokebomb III Board Surf Shorts 22 8 slim $25.99 |
|
|
LOST Enterprise Boardshorts Men’s size 30 $15.99 |
|
|
NWT Boys Lost Enterprises Smokebomb II Board Surf Shorts 23 10 slim $25.99 |
|
|
Lost Enterprises 2 STICKER PAK Surf Skate Snow Board 3.5″ x 2″ Stickers! Awesome $2.49 |
|
|
LOST ENTERPRISES BOARD SHORTS SWIM TRUNKS BROWN SZ 36 $28.99 |
|
|
Lost Enterprises Mackenzie Dress $39.42 |
|
|
Lost Enterprises Mackenzie Dress $39.42 |
|
|
Lost Enterprises Mackenzie Dress $39.42 |
|
|
New Womens/Girls Lost Enterprises White Cotton Casual Short Shorts 2″ Shorts $26.99 |
|
|
New Womens/Girls Lost Enterprises White Cotton Casual Short Shorts 2″ Shorts $26.99 |
|
|
New Womens/Girls Lost Enterprises White/Blue Stripe Cotton Short 2″ Shorts $26.99 |
|
|
New Womens/Girls Lost Enterprises White/Blue Stripe Cotton Short 2″ Shorts $26.99 |
|
|
New Womens/Girls Lost Enterprises Dark Gray Cotton Short 2″ Shorts $26.99 |
|
|
New Womens/Girls Lost Enterprises Dark Gray Cotton Short 2″ Shorts $26.99 |
|
|
Men’s Lost Enterprises T-Shirt Brown Lost Dollars 2XL $18.91 |
|
|
*WOMENS* LOST ENTERPRISES White & Gray Pinstripped Pants Jeans NWT Size 11 $2.99 |
|
|
Arizona Archery Enterprises PRO DROP – Limb Activated Fall-Away Rest – LOST CAMO $73.00 |
|
|
LOST SURF ENTERPRISES * SURFING SKATEBOARD OLD MAN Ska Skater long sz 36 shorts $0.99 |
|
|
NEW LOST ENTERPRISES MEN’S SKATE SKATEBOARD TANK TOP BLUE XL $8.99 |
|
|
NEW LOST ENTERPRISES MEN’S SKATE SKATEBOARD TEE PURPLE LARGE $7.99 |
|
|
LOST ENTERPRISES WELL HUNG CHIMINI CHINO SHORTS 28 $39.99 |
|
|
New Mens Lost Enterprises Agitated Blue Plaid Flannel Shirt Jacket $49.99 |
|
|
New Mens Lost Enterprises Agitated Blue Plaid Flannel Shirt Jacket $49.99 |
|
|
New Men Brown Lost Enterprises Long Plaid Cargo Shorts $39.99 |
|
|
New Mens Lost Enterprises Boardshorts Board/Swim Shorts $29.99 |
|
|
LOST ENTERPRISES Juniors Shorts NWT Size 3 Fern Bermuda Style $9.99 |
[backlinksmage]