Failure to implement data management ‘could be disastrous’

Companies that neglect to implement a suitable data management strategy for their needs could be heading for disaster, according to one commentator.

A contributor to Business News Daily made the statement, adding that storing information on a central server is a great way to exert control over what is retained.

Such a set up could be ideal for organisations that "employs robust security", while the cost of such an arrangement is low, especially when compared with the costs required a few years ago.

However, businesses looking to introduce cloud computing to their procedures, could find it proves cost effective, but they should consider security issues and making sure data is encrypted is just one step they should take.

Any organisation looking to implement a new IT or data management strategy might ensure it is planned out efficiently beforehand.

James Hall, marketing director at infrastructure optimisation company Teneo, recently spoke to the Channel Web site suggesting enterprises make preparations before bringing in a new policy.