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Damaged laptops "'pose business continuity and data risks"

22 July 2010

Over £2 billion worth of expenses are being incurred by businesses as a result of damage caused to laptops each year, a new report has suggested.

The survey by International Data Corporation (IDC) and Panasonic found that British companies are facing potential data and continuity risks as a result of problems resulting from broken machines.

An estimated 1.32 million incidents each year cost organizations around £2.073 billion, with the average bill placed at £1,576.

Productivity, lost business and customer dissatisfaction are also cited in the study as potential pitfalls when laptops are damaged, with 20 per cent of those owned by enterprises thought to need some form of repair each year.

"A sound notebook procurement strategy should incorporate clear metrics regarding product quality with an eye toward durability," IDC Research Director for Personal Computing, David Daoud, remarked.

In a recent warning about the potential security threats that netbooks and tablet PCs pose to sensitive information, ABI Research Enterprise Practice Director, Dan Shey, urged businesses to ensure they address problems associated with mobile technology.

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