Poor data maintenance as damaging as load shedding for African businesses – Intelligent CIO Africa

Neglecting data maintenance could cause irreversible damage, compromising efficiency, security, and stability of businesses, warns Gary Allemann at Master Data Management. Poor data management can lead to data load shedding – a term for the loss, corruption, or unavailability due to mismanagement. This could disrupt operations, impair productivity, and result in financial losses. Data maintenance practices, including regular backups and security measures, are key to maintaining data integrity and security. Insurance coverages can mitigate cyber risks.