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Tuesday 11th October 2011
6.30pm - 8.30pm
Aberdeen Microsoft Partner Meeting
16 Rubislaw Terrace, Aberdeen, AB10 1XE
NEWS ARCHIVE
All the latest from Indigo Technologies
Monday, 14 February 2011
Aurora Borealis Statement
Sean Thomson, Director of Indigo Technologies comments on the impact the Aurora Borealis could have on technology and communications:
“News that the Aurora Borealis may hit the UK over the next few days could cause serious disruption for homeowners and businesses across Scotland. According to the US National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration (Noaa), three coronal mass ejections (CMEs) are set to slam into the Earth’s magnetic shield as a result of solar flares on 13, 14 and 15 February. NASA has reported that the flare recorded on the 15th February is the strongest such event in four years.
“Bright aurora displays occur when charged gas particles separate from the sun as solar wind and collide with gases in the earth’s upper atmosphere. The energy from these cosmic collisions show up as tiny bursts of light in the sky - often a rare sight in most parts of the world. This phenomenon is associated with intense radiation and their effects can interfere with modern technologies such as satellites, including satellite navigation or satellite navigation signals, electrical power grids and communication systems.
“In today’s digital age, modern technology is so heavily relied upon, connecting people across the world, keeping our countries secure and providing airlines with paths for flight and setting ships on their course. It is so heavily relied upon not only in a business sense but also for basic needs such as electricity, running water and telecommunications rely on these essential systems.
“In the worst case a solar storm could leave millions without electricity. This is likely to occur during the peak of the solar cycle which has been forecast to take place in 2013. Although the exact impact on technology cannot be predicted, it is essential that people are prepared by ensuring the appropriate back up and recovery system is in place so that should a power failure occur, the necessary information is restored quickly. Power failures can be catastrophic for any organisation, as it can lead to significant down time and financial loss, so businesses need to assess what the potential implications this activity could have on their business and implement an appropriate contingency plan to deal with it. We monitor potential environmental affects on our clients businesses and prepare an IT disaster recovery plan, should the worst happen.”
