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DATA
Your Most Irreplaceable Asset
640K ought to be enough for anybody.
—BILL GATES, cofounder of Microsoft Corporation, 1981
INTRODUCTION
Most of what you lose in a disaster is relatively easy to replace. Buildings can be rebuilt or new offices leased, furniture is easily replaced, and even new computers can be purchased at the click of a button. What is not easy to replace is your competitive advantage, which is stored in the files and databases within your computer systems. This critical information is in accounting files, customer lists, part lists, and manufacturing drawings. This information is unique to your company; it is what makes your company special to your vendors and customers. It is the very essence of your company. Unlike physical ...
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