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An insightful article on the CrowdStrike outage and the lessons learned for future recovery, featuring TEKsystems’ John Raven. This topic hits close to home, as I was personally affected by the outage while traveling with my family. Imagine being at the airport, ready to embark on a much-anticipated trip, only to face unexpected delays. Flights were grounded, schedules disrupted, and the frustration was palpable. This scenario mirrors the chaos many organizations faced during the CrowdStrike outage. Just as travelers were left stranded, businesses were left scrambling to restore their operations. Let’s use these lessons to build stronger, more resilient systems and be better prepared for whatever challenges come our way. 🚀 #CyberSecurity #DisasterRecovery #Resilience #LessonsLearned #TravelTales

No surprises! Avoid these cloud mishaps: ❌ Resource misallocation ❌ Operational disruption from having to respond to sudden demand spikes ❌ Damage to business reputation from being under-resourced ❌ Being locked into inappropriate long-term financial obligations ❌ Compromised business decisions forced on you by unexpected costs Make sure you: ✅ Set Up Spending Alerts ✅ Understand the Pricing ✅ Use Cost-Tracking Tools ✅ Regular Usage Reviews ✅ Set Clear Usage Policies Yes, it is the basics, but how confidently can you tick each one off? What else do you do to stop costs from sneaking up on you? #CloudCostManagement #TechFinance #BusinessEfficiency

As cloud services become more prominent, the importance of maintaining and enhancing operational resilience becomes paramount to the safety and soundness of the financial ecosystem.  Read this Microsoft blog article to learn about the six-step process advising firms to follow to address regulatory requirements in managing their third-party risk and operational resilience: [Link]

I respectfully disagree that cloud concentration is a serious threat, 99% of companies have resilience in their DNA (hope this comment won't backfire). However, DORA is a great regulation and will ensure that companies are doing the right onboarding, have the best processes, tooling and education to avoid the clear and present danger of cyber outgates / hacks. #dora #capitalmarkets

✅ Scalability ✅ Security ✅ Flexibility With ageing IT infrastructure becoming a liability, our client recognised the need for change if they were to remain competitive. After careful evaluation, the decision was made to migrate the entire server estate to Microsoft Azure. A smooth transition was paramount to keep downtime to a minimum and to not affect business as usual. Click to read the full case study on how we helped our client unlock new opportunities for innovation, agility, and cost saving: https://lnkd.in/ehP5TRCN

🛡️ Diversify and Protect: Lessons from the Unisuper Disruption 🛡️ The recent week-long service disruption at Unisuper, caused by a Google Cloud issue, reminds us of a crucial principle: don’t put all your eggs in one basket. 🔍 Key Takeaways: 1. Diversify: Use multiple cloud providers to mitigate risks. 2. Expect the Unexpected: Even with the most robust systems, unforeseen issues can arise. It’s essential to be prepared for every scenario. 3. Robust Recovery Plans: This incident underscores the importance of having comprehensive disaster recovery plans in place. Regular testing and updates to these plans are vital. 4. Learn and Adapt: Every setback is an opportunity to strengthen our systems and processes. Let’s build resilient infrastructures that can withstand unforeseen challenges. 💪 #CloudComputing #RiskManagement #Resilience #TechLessons #Leadership

✅ Scalability ✅ Security ✅ Flexibility   With ageing IT infrastructure becoming a liability, our client recognised the need for change if they were to remain competitive.   After careful evaluation, the decision was made to migrate the entire server estate to Microsoft Azure.   A smooth transition was paramount to keep downtime to a minimum and to not affect business as usual.    Click to read the full case study on how we helped our client unlock new opportunities for innovation, agility, and cost savings, ensuring its continued success in the dynamic IT landscape.    https://lnkd.in/ehP5TRCN

It’s worth mentioning that a collection of whitepapers and articles previously highlighted the expectation of widespread or global issues for cloud computing platforms, which could shake consumer confidence in cloud services. In response to these events, consumers are likely to reconsider the type of services they upload to cloud computing environments. The situation may require a second or third event to turn back the clock a bit, prompting consumers to shift towards local service providers and data centers. In any case, our beloved technology leaders must seriously consider alternatives and not rely solely on cloud providers’ service level commitments and related penalties. A flourishing future awaits business continuity and disaster recovery services and experts. #CrowdStrike #Microsoft #CloudService E

🚨 Global Outage Alert: The Importance of Multi-Cloud Strategies 🚨 Well... well... well... It hasn't been a long time since the last global outage caused by CrowdStrike. Guess we are up for a second one already! A recent update has caused a massive global outage, impacting Microsoft 365 and Microsoft Azure services. 🌐💥 The widespread disruption underscores a critical lesson for all organizations: "Do not put all your eggs in one basket." Relying solely on a single cloud provider can expose your business to significant risks. Multi-cloud strategies offer a robust solution by: 🔒 Enhancing resilience and redundancy ⚠️ Mitigating risks associated with vendor-specific failures 📈 Providing flexibility and scalability It’s time to rethink our cloud strategies and ensure we are prepared for such disruptions. Let’s prioritize resilience and safeguard our operations against unforeseen outages. #CloudComputing #MultiCloud #AWS #GCP #Microsoft #BusinessContinuity #TechStrategy

Implementing a resource lock is one safety mechanism that can be used within an Azure subscription to prevent incidents from taking out critical infrastructure. This blog explains about #Microsoft #Azure resource locks, what they are, how they work, and how to create them. https://zurl.co/u98S