CTIO 101 Podcast

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Guidance from seasoned information and technology leadership professionals covering the ever increasing remit of technology as an enabler for the modern business. Interviews to highlight all the basic principles and concepts that are expected and to highlight the key decision areas, points open to debate, pitfalls and opportunities. Aimed at the professional or aspiring Chief Technology and Chief Information Officers, Head of IT, IT Directors and anyone looking at achieving leadership in this field of study.Watch out for some spotlight interviews with our career alumni, people who have seen it, done it and bought the t-shirt.

  1. Ransomware Part 2: Backup vs Restore

    22/09/2022

    Ransomware Part 2: Backup vs Restore

    There is no doubt that backups are an essential part of any data management strategy, but equally important is the ability to restore data quickly and efficiently. Many IT professionals will argue that restore time is even more critical than backup time. Here are a few reasons why: Downtime is expensive: When data is lost or inaccessible, it can lead to costly downtime for businesses. The longer it takes to restore the data, the more money and productivity are lost.Customers demand fast recovery: In today's fast-paced business environment, customers expect near-instantaneous recovery times. If a system outage or data loss occurs, customers will require a quick resolution to avoid disruptions to their operations.Compliance requirements: Many industries have strict regulations around data retention and disaster recovery. If data cannot be restored quickly and accurately, it can put a business at risk of non-compliance and potential legal consequences.Reputation: In the event of a data loss or system outage, a business's reputation can be severely damaged. If customers lose trust in a company's ability to protect and recover their data, it can lead to long-term consequences for the business.These factors highlight the importance of restoring time in a comprehensive data management strategy. While backups are essential, they are only one piece of the puzzle. To ensure that data can be fixed quickly and efficiently, businesses must invest in technologies and processes prioritising restore time as a critical component of their disaster recovery plans.

    46 min

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Guidance from seasoned information and technology leadership professionals covering the ever increasing remit of technology as an enabler for the modern business. Interviews to highlight all the basic principles and concepts that are expected and to highlight the key decision areas, points open to debate, pitfalls and opportunities. Aimed at the professional or aspiring Chief Technology and Chief Information Officers, Head of IT, IT Directors and anyone looking at achieving leadership in this field of study.Watch out for some spotlight interviews with our career alumni, people who have seen it, done it and bought the t-shirt.