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Is your disaster recovery a house of cards? Why BIA, BCP, and DRP are your foundation

CIO Business Intelligence

Disaster recovery is more than just an IT issue. In fact, successful recovery from cyberattacks and other disasters hinges on an approach that integrates business impact assessments (BIA), business continuity planning (BCP), and disaster recovery planning (DRP) including rigorous testing.

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Radically Reduce Downtime and Data Loss with SaaS-based Disaster Recovery

CIO Business Intelligence

They also know that without a reliable disaster recovery (DR) solution to protect business-critical applications, all their modernization efforts could be rendered moot in a matter of seconds. An IDC survey across North America and Western Europe highlights the need for effective disaster recovery.

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8 major IT disasters of 2024

CIO Business Intelligence

Financial aid fiasco In March, the US Department of Education said it discovered an error in the calculations of financial aid for hundreds of thousands of college students, leading to a delay in aid awards. At the same time, the departments overhaul of the FAFSA form created delays in the financial aid application process.

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Is VMware really becoming the new mainframe?

CIO Business Intelligence

Theyre a year ahead of the financial target for VMware, and every investment firm is going to be looking for the next VMware. The comparison works a bit, maybe from a stickiness perspective, because customers have built their applications and workload using virtualization technology on VMware, he says. at market close on Feb.

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Improving cloud ROI—and why CIOs are just the ones to do it

CIO Business Intelligence

Modernize cloud business models New models require IT organizations to approach how they build and operate applications differently to control costs, but some IT organizations fail to take this into consideration. Create new methods that support both the technology and financial perspectives.

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2025 Middle East tech trends: How CIOs will drive innovation with AI

CIO Business Intelligence

Similarly, the financial sector will see continued growth in fintech, digital payments and open banking, with cities like Dubai and Riyadh becoming central fintech hubs in the region. The Internet of Things will also play a transformative role in shaping the regions smart city and infrastructure projects.

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10 top priorities for CIOs in 2025

CIO Business Intelligence

Drafting and implementing a clear threat assessment and disaster recovery plan will be critical. Be flexible and adaptable As the technology landscape advances and business needs shift, CIOs must recognize that what worked in 2024 might not be completely applicable in 2025.

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