Data Centre Fire

Power supply explosion

Overheating of hardware

Cooling system fault/failure

Very Early Smoke Detection System

Gas/dry pipe fire extinguishing system

Power supply to data rack not tested/tagged

Old /outdated hardware

Failure to check and maintain cooling system

Alerting system of temperature increase

Lost data

Damage to equipment

Attention from Press

Investigation

Loss of income for client

Compensation payouts

Impact on Reputation

Loss of future business and current clients.

Financial impact to business.

Redundant backup at another site

Insurance

PR company to handle press

Notification of emergency services

Insufficient number of employees

Audits on stored hardware not carried out #

Third Party Contractor has not maintained scheduled checkups

More staff required

Review performance of third party contractors

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Recent staff departures