Rick Dagley

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Senior Editor at IT Pro Today

Senior Editor at Data Center Knowledge

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World Backup Day 2025: A Call to Protect Your Most Valuable Asset – Data

3 weeks ago | datacenterknowledge.com | Rick Dagley

At a GlanceThe loss of critical business data can result in irreversible damage, emphasizing the importance of reliable backups. As AI powers business innovation and cybercriminals leverage it to automate attacks, protecting your data becomes essential. Follow methods like the 3-2-1 rule. Regularly test backups to ensure they work when needed, preventing costly data loss. We've all heard the nightmare stories of data lost forever – perhaps you even have one of your own.
World Backup Day 2025: A Call to Protect Your Most Valuable Asset — Data

3 weeks ago | itprotoday.com | Rick Dagley

We've all heard the nightmare stories of data lost forever — perhaps you even have one of your own. Whether it's personal files, treasured photos, or critical business information, the impact of lost data can be devastating, costing valuable time, money, and irreplaceable memories. That's why today, on World Backup Day, we're not just raising awareness — we're sounding the alarm. It's a call to action for businesses and individuals alike to protect their most valuable asset: data.
Overcoming Gender Bias in IT

1 month ago | itprotoday.com | Rick Dagley

The IT industry is making strides toward gender parity, with pay raises for male and female professionals converging, according to recent surveys. However, significant challenges remain in achieving full equity, particularly in career advancement and workplace visibility.
Top Tech Trends and Predictions 2025 From Industry Insiders

2 months ago | shorturl.at | Andy Byrne |Rick Dagley

IT leaders and industry insiders share their tech trends and predictions for 2025. In 2025, organizations will boost IT budgets and show and sustainable software engineering, but quantum computing's breakthrough moment will remain out of reach. These are just a few of our tech predictions for 2025. To gain a broader perspective, explore the insights from IT leaders and industry experts gathered by ITPro Today — essential guidance to inform your major tech decisions this year.
Top Tech Trends and Predictions 2025 From Industry Insiders

2 months ago | itprotoday.com | Rick Dagley

In 2025, organizations will boost IT budgets and show and , but quantum computing's breakthrough moment will sustainable software engineering . remain out of reach These are just a few of our tech predictions for 2025. To gain a broader perspective, explore the insights from IT leaders and industry experts gathered by ITPro Today - essential guidance to inform your major tech decisions this year.
IT Sustainability Trends and Predictions 2025 From Industry Insiders

2 months ago | itprotoday.com | Rick Dagley

Sustainability remains a pressing concern in the tech industry, and the increasing use of energy-intensive AI in 2025 will only heighten the challenge. At ITPro Today , we delve into and , exploring the intricate connections between AI and environmental responsibility. Our resources also include a IT sustainability to reduce e-waste in landfills. Passionate about green IT but feeling unsupported by your organization? to align your values with your workplace.
Quantum Computing Trends and Predictions 2025 From Industry Insiders

Jan 24, 2025 | itprotoday.com | Rick Dagley

How significant will quantum computing be in 2025? Judging by the surge in predictions submitted to ITPro Today - compared with 28 for 2025 - it's clear that quantum computing is set to receive much greater attention this year. Industry leaders anticipate that 2025 will be a pivotal year for quantum computing, as advancements in , , and AI integration transform cybersecurity and innovation.
IT Career Trends and Predictions 2025 From Industry Insiders

Jan 24, 2025 | shorturl.at | Rick Dagley

From the rise of the prompt engineer and the chief AI officer to the workforce going fractional, IT leaders and industry insiders share their IT career predictions for 2025. Projections from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and Lightcast indicate that over the next decade, the tech workforce is expected to grow at twice the rate of the overall U.S. workforce, according to CompTIA's 2024 "State of the Tech Workforce" report.
IT Career Trends and Predictions 2025 From Industry Insiders

Jan 24, 2025 | itprotoday.com | Rick Dagley

Projections from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and Lightcast indicate that over the next decade, the tech workforce is expected to grow at twice the rate of the overall U.S. workforce , according to CompTIA's 2024 " " report. And according to staffing firm State of the Tech Workforce , 95% of tech leaders currently face challenges finding skilled workers. Robert Half IT leaders and industry insiders expect that the ongoing talent shortage will in 2025.
Data Storage and Analytics Trends and Predictions 2025 From Industry Insiders

Jan 23, 2025 | datacenterknowledge.com | Andy Byrne |Rick Dagley

Data is vital to organizations because it serves as the foundation for decision-making, innovation, and competitive advantage in an increasingly digital and interconnected world. And its value continues to grow, driven by AI's transformative role in enabling organizations to leverage data more effectively. What's in store for data storage and analytics in 2025? IT leaders and industry insiders are claiming AI will transform storage and , and that .