EnterprisesB- are increasingly being held accountable for their data, and prudence points to being prepared. We asked three experts what the most commonly overlooked elements are in todaybs disaster recovery plans.

Toronto-based law firm Goodman and Carr LLP has doubled its effort to increase productivity and availability for clients b literally. The firm recently built a remote data centre west of the city, which is a replica of its main e-mail and document management system at its head office. The two centres mirror each other so that for each document transaction that takes place on the main system, the twin data centre is updated almost in real time.

Google Inc.'s recently launched hosted applications for small- to medium-sized businesses (SMBs) appear to hit a "sweet spot", but at least one Canadian analyst says this is not the time to switch to such tools.

Experts agree that security is one of the toughest IT elements to outsource, but that isn't stopping the practice from catching on in Canada.

Hewlett-Packard (HP) Canada says its "flexibility" helped it win a four-year, $700 million extension to an outsourcing agreement with the Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (CIBC)

Dell Canada has introduced a service that is designed to help Canadian businesses dispose of their outdated computer products in an environmentally responsible manner.

Avaya Inc. this month announced a new subscription-based monthly voice over IP (VoIP) service for medium and large businesses that allows them to avoid complicated equipment installations.

The revival of Canadabs connection to Sprintbs network in the U.S. offers Canadian businesses a competitive new alternative for high-tech telecommunications south of the border, industry analysts say.