By Matthew Hardman
Chief Technology Officer, APAC, Hitachi Vantara
On July 19th, a significant global IT outage resulted in widespread disruptions across various sectors, impacting businesses, institutions, and critical services.
While the cause was not a cyberattack, this is a stark reminder of the vulnerability of our interconnected digital world, and shows that organisations are not necessarily ready for an outage on core business processes. This highlights the importance of data protection and cyber resiliency to ensure quick recovery and business continuity.
Implementing a robust infrastructure with data immutability, consistent deployment processes, and resilience against unexpected failures is crucial. In addition, partnering with a hybrid cloud infrastructure company such as Hitachi Vantara can significantly aid in building a comprehensive data resiliency strategy.
Disruptions can erode public trust, and organisations must prioritise a swift return to normalcy. But this event shouldn’t just be a recovery effort – it’s a catalyst for positive change. Now is the time to ensure your systems are prepared for the unexpected.
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About Matthew Hardman: Matthew Hardman is a passionate advocate for the possibilities that can be realized at the intersection of people and advanced technologies. Matthew currently holds the role as Chief Technology Officer, Asia Pacific, where he champions the development of a team of technical professionals in addition to leading the creation and execution of strategies to address customer needs to accelerate value realization and competitive advantage. Matthew has held leadership positions in Microsoft, VMware and other technology companies in the Asia Pacific region. When he has spare time, Matthew loves to contribute to the body of knowledge of personal productivity and technology in forums such as LinkedIn and Medium, in addition to practicing how to fall off skateboards with grace.
About Hitachi Vantara: Hitachi Vantara is transforming the way data fuels innovation. A wholly owned subsidiary of Hitachi Ltd., Hitachi Vantara provides the data foundation the world’s leading innovators rely on. Through data storage, infrastructure systems, cloud management and digital expertise, the company helps customers build the foundation for sustainable business growth. To learn more, visit www.hitachivantara.com.
