Watch That Delete Key

Why is it that we tell our clients that every email can be recovered and found - somehow, by someone - but a computer technician managed to accidentally wipe out an enormous data file AND the backup disk? The file, related to a state fund which pays dividends to Alaskans from oil revenue was restored by 70 people who worked weekends and overtime for six weeks to re-enter the lost data. The error cost the state a whopping $220,000!  Ouch!  For more, read the CNN article on lost data here.

Moral of the story, watch that delete key!