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What are the 8 must-have elements of a disaster recovery plan?
Essential elements include a detailed asset inventory, risk assessment, and clear RTO and RPO objectives for efficient data recovery. A robust plan also encompasses effective communication strategies, partner and vendor coordination, comprehensive backup solutions, defined roles…
Global Cloud Services Trends
Microsoft previews Bing generative research
Microsoft has unveiled Bing generative search, a new feature that aims to rival Google’s AI-powered search capabilities. This feature is supported by a combination of AI models, which gather and summarise information from the web in response to search queries.
Global Cloud Services Trends
ServiceNow reports strong sales on expanded product line
OUR TAKESoftware company ServiceNow has reported impressive second-quarter results, with subscription sales up a substantial 23% to $2.54 billion, beating analyst forecasts. The increase reflects robust demand for the company’s expanded suite of AI-powered software tools. By…
Global Institutional Trends
Chinese stocks in worst slump since January as policy hopes fade
OUR TAKEThe recent downturn in the Chinese stock market has caused widespread concern, with the CSI 300 Index falling significantly, losing over 3% in just three days. This decline, the sharpest since January, indicates growing investor concern following the Third Plenum, which…
Global Cloud Services Trends
SK Hynix’s revenue more than doubles as demand for AI booms
OUR TAKESK Hynix has shown a remarkable financial performance this quarter, with revenues reaching $11.9 billion, exceeding the expected $11.7 billion. This success is largely due to the company’s dominance in the AI hardware market, particularly in high-bandwidth memory chips…
Global Cloud Services Trends
Decoding RTO: Your disaster recovery lifeline
Recovery time objective (RTO) is a critical measure in disaster recovery planning, defining the maximum amount of time an organisation’s operations can be down following a disaster before unacceptable consequences occur. As businesses become more reliant on digital…
Global Cloud Services Trends
Crisis management: The role of disaster recovery centres
Disaster Recovery Centres (DRCs) play a key role in ensuring business continuity in the event of unforeseen disruptions, such as natural disasters or cyber-attacks. These specialised facilities are designed to protect critical data and maintain essential operations, minimising…
Global Datacenter Trends
How does your data centre recover from a disaster?
Data centre disaster recovery plan(DRP) is critical to maintaining business continuity and protecting valuable data from a range of threats, including cyber-attacks, human error and power outages. A comprehensive DRP includes detailed risk assessments, strategic backup protocols…
Global Cloud Services Trends
IBM reports growth in AI bookings, beating earnings estimates
In the second quarter, IBM’s sales grew by 2% to $15.8 billion, with the software division seeing revenues climb by 7% to $6.7 billion, both exceeding analysts’ expectations.
Global Cloud Services Trends
What is disaster recovery and how does it work?
Disaster recovery is a subset of business continuity planning, focusing on restoring critical business functions after a disruptive event.
Global Cloud Services Trends
What are the goals of a disaster recovery plan?
A disaster recovery plan (DRP) is a meticulously documented strategy that delineates how an organisation will react to and recover from unplanned incidents, enabling the resumption of business operations.
Global Cloud Services Trends
What is RTP and RPO in disaster recovery?
In a DRP, setting appropriate values for RPO and RTO is fundamental for businesses seeking to minimise data loss and downtime.
Global Cloud Services Trends
SK Hynix hits record profit amid AI chip demand surge
SK Hynix reported its highest quarterly profit since 2018 due to high demand for AI-essential HBM chips, but its shares fell 8.4%.
Global Cloud Services Trends
Key management server: Guardian of a secure digital world
In today’s digital age, data security is one of the important issues that organisations and enterprises must pay high attention to. Key management server (KMS), as a key tool for data security, is increasingly becoming an integral part of organisations. The effective use of KMS…
Global Cloud Services Trends
Quectel expands antenna portfolio for IoT devices with 5G
OUR TAKE Quectel has also added YECN001J1A and YECT000WBA external 5G antennas to its portfolio. Both antennas cover 5G NR bands below 6ghz and are compatible with 4G, 3G, 2G and LPWA bands. For those who prioritise GNSS, Quectel has introduced the YEGB000Q1A and YEGN000Q1A…
Global Cloud Services Trends
Grayscale’s Ethereum lead at risk as big investors launch ETFs
OUR TAKEGrayscale’s position in the cryptocurrency world is getting increasingly tumultuous. The market went wild when bitcoin ETFs were first approved. Now, with Ethereum ETFs on the rise, Grayscale’s dominant status seems to be tottering. Look at the financial giants like…
Global Cloud Services Trends
When the management server fails: A digital disaster
In our hyper-connected, always-on digital world, the management server’s role cannot be overstated. It is the unseen conductor orchestrating the symphony of IT operations, ensuring seamless interactions, optimal performance, and stringent security protocols. But what happens when…
Global Regional ISP Trends
The backbone of digital infrastructure: Server management
In an era where digital transformation is the mantra, the invisible engine that drives this transformation is server management. This often-overlooked aspect of IT is the bedrock upon which modern enterprises stand. But what exactly is server management, and why should you care?…
Global Cloud Services Trends
SK Hynix posts record profit as AI demand boosts investment
OUR TAKESK Hynix is turning things around. After a deficit last year, the company posted a significant profit in the second quarter, marking its strongest performance in six years. Fueled by the AI boom, their high-bandwidth memory (HBM) has become highly sought after, driving…
Global Cloud Services Trends
We may meet the iPhone SE 4 early next year
Apple launched the iPhone SE two years ago, and the fourth-gen may arrive next year,offering a premium experience at a budget-friendly price.