Expecting the worst: disaster recovery and contingency planning

Article Abstract:

Firms depending on a single-site computer systems run the risk of their operations be ing permanently crippled in the wake of a disaster. The most common causes of computer disasters are fire (44%), loss of essential services (16%); and flooding (12%). Extensive security precautions including disaster recovery plans are necessary to guard against disasters. Companies must designate an alternate site for operations in the wake of a disaster. The three site types are: hot, a total operations environment on stand by; warm, an operations that can cover a short period of down-time; and cold, which are minimum facilities. Disaster plans need to review risks and lead times for installing equipment and its effects on business. Additionally, companies must draw up recovery agreements with standby sites which define disasters and delineates required lead time or notice and security requirements.

Innovations, Disaster recovery (Computers)

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End user firsts

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An increasing number of computer users are starting to develop their own applications to exercise better controlover the applications and their computing needs. The trend toward end-user computing is being driven by the influence of PCs on the nature of work and by perceptions of information technology's ability to meet user needs. The manner in which these applications are created and employed by end-users has become a growing business concern. Many firms are expressing concern about the quality of user-developed software on which critical business decisions are being based. A quality management system (QMS) for end-user created software can be created using the standards applied to professionally developed software for guidance. Establishing a QMS requires commitment from management, scientific knowledge and staff involvement.

Standards, Software, End-user computing, End user computing

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Information technology and the chartered accountant in Scotland

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Survey results obtained from 78 accountants confirm that chartered accountants in West Central Scotland are regular users of information technology (IT). Over 83% of the responding offices plan increased IT expenditures, and accountants have a heavy influence on the choice of systems and their costs. Accountants often do not feel technically qualified to choose the right computer system, but can readily identify their needs and the technical knowledge required to fulfill their requirements.

Scotland, Technology application, Office automation systems

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