Geek speak often sounds like normal English that doesn't quite make sense because familiar words have been given a new meaning. In this article Peter Mitteregger, European Vice President of Credant Technologies, attempts to decipher the jargon, converting it to real business contexts. This, he hopes, will enable business leaders to not only understand what is being asked for, and how much it will all cost, but fully comprehend why it is needed. It should give you the power to communicate with the Geeks. Every company now relies heavily on technology to complete even the most basic of day-to-day activities. Yet this reliance comes at a price. The news is full of organisations having to put their hands up to a breach of sensitive data from one source or another. Combine this with the ICO's determination to name and shame any who do not adhere to the Data Protection Act and enforce its eight principles, and its simple to see the financial implications of taking an ostrich's approach.
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