IT disasters to avoid

There's always the potential for big IT mistakes that can cause cost overruns, missed deadlines and sometimes even lost jobs. But there are plenty of ways to be forewarned and take action to prevent the worst from engulfing your world. CIO.com this week lists 20 mistakes that IT managers can avoid. Some of them you know well, but there are plenty of new ones to deal with. They include the need for a consistently enforced password policy, mismanaging your data center, and losing control over critical IT assets, not to mention ignoring the human element of security.

It's always a good idea to take out your checklist and check on these items twice. Meanwhile, make sure that all your systems are up and operating and are never neglected.

For more on avoiding IT disasters:
- see this CIO.com article