A 24-hour IT failure could threaten business survival

An increasing dependence on computers has left some companies questioning whether they could survive a 24-hour disruption to their IT systems.

An international study by the Economist Intelligence Unit found 47% of businesses surveyed believe unplanned systems downtime lasting 24 hours or more could jeopardise the survival of their entire business.

To combat this type of risk, 75% of companies had increased the time and resources they dedicated to risk management; 71% reported a similar ... (732 more words)

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