Fortified Data’s Leadership Philosophy: A Core-Values Driven Approach
At Fortified Data, we believe that great leadership is the foundation of organizational success. In our journey to fulfill our vision of becoming the preeminent data partner, we’ve crafted a leadership philosophy rooted in our core values: Curiosity, Give Back, Results Driven, Respect, and Unique Experiences. These values guide everything we do—from how we empower […]
How to Lead Data Driven Culture Change Across an Organization
In today’s fast-paced business environment, organizations must constantly evolve to remain competitive. At the heart of successful evolution lies the ability to harness data effectively—not just in operations but also in shaping organizational culture. As the Director of People and Strategy, I’ve seen firsthand how leveraging data can drive meaningful cultural change across an organization. […]
Cost Savings in Database Administration: A Critical Yet Overlooked Opportunity
Database management is often an underappreciated aspect of IT. Many picture DBAs tucked away in a company’s basement, working behind the scenes—only noticed when the database goes down. However, the reality is that managing databases involves handling complex demands, and when neglected, it can lead to significant costs. Unlocking cost savings in database administration requires […]
The Future of Managed Database Services
In the early days of managed database services, expectations were fairly straightforward: companies sought reliable storage, backups, and performance management for their data with minimal in-house involvement. As enterprises grew and data systems became more complex, outsourcing database administration was seen as a way to reduce operational burdens while ensuring business continuity. At that time, […]
Resilience in the Face of Disaster: How Fortified Data Keeps Clients Running While Communities Rebuild After Hurricane Helene
Hurricane Helene recently swept through five states in the Southeast, leaving destruction in its wake. Living in Western North Carolina, I was, like many others, caught off guard by the severe weather warnings this far north. In a rush to protect my property from the rising waters, I prepared for what I thought would be […]
How Data Supports Business Continuity Planning
Business Continuity Planning (BCP) refers to the process of creating and implementing a strategy to ensure that essential business functions can continue during and after a disruption. The goal of BCP is to maintain business operations, minimize downtime, and mitigate financial and operational impacts in the face of various disruptions, such as natural disasters, technological […]
Embracing Efficiency and Creativity in the Modern Development Era
Remember the good old days when we had to code on ancient 386 or 486 desktops? Those machines had a mere 1 CPU and a paltry 128MB of memory. It’s fascinating to reflect on how far we’ve come. Nowadays, each developer is equipped with a shiny new laptop boasting 4 to 8 vCPUs, 8GB or […]
Are You Leveraging Your DBA’s Expertise? Why Managed Service Providers Are Key to Unlocking DBA Business Value
The future for database administrators (DBAs) is bright, according to the U.S. Bureau of Statistics’ Occupational Outlook Handbook. At a median pay of $101,000 annually, the job growth outlook for DBAs is outpacing the average growth rate of all occupations by 80 percent and the projected number of new DBA jobs over the next 10 […]