That shiny new cloud is just so tempting. At just the click of a button, you can move your corporate data to it and enjoy the financial and operational benefits. But wait – before moving any data to the cloud, make sure you fully understand the legal and regulatory implications of doing it, especially the jurisdiction where your data is to be located.
How do you dispose of old equipment – do you give it to staff or charity ? If so, beware of the risks involved. A recent story of client data found on a used photocopier is a scary reminder. How do you make sure your equipment doesn’t contain valuable company data when it leaves your premises ?
In March of 2008, The Jersey branch of the British Computer Society (BCS) and Gartner Group showed great foresight with an event titled ‘Trading in a virtual environment’. The event discussed not only the opportunities for businesses to trade in a virtual environment, but also the risks.
