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Old /outdated hardware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