Dotsquares in the Spotlight: CEO Bankim Chandra Publishes Insightful Article in Forbes

We are excited to share some fantastic news! Our Director and CEO, Bankim Chandra, has had his latest article published in the prestigious Forbes Technology Council.

The thought-provoking piece, titled "From Y2K To Today: Does The IT Industry Really Learn Its Lessons?", offers a deep dive into the historical mistakes and future challenges facing the technology sector, all through the lens of one of history's most significant tech scares: the Y2K bug.

Drawing Lessons from the Past

Writing as a respected member of the Forbes Technology Council, Mr. Chandra effectively uses the Y2K crisis as a crucial case study. He examines the lessons learned from that massive remediation effort and discusses whether the IT industry is truly prepared for the risks looming on the horizon today.

His article addresses several modern vulnerabilities, including:

• Future Date-Related Issues: A potential recurrence of date conflicts, specifically citing risks with credit/debit card expiration dates that could revert to '00' in 2099.
• Supply Chain Resilience: The critical need for robust supply chains that can withstand modern pressures like geopolitical conflicts and global pandemics.
• Emerging Technology Risks: The challenges and misconfigurations associated with the rapid implementation of AI and complex cloud services.

The Call for Proactive Risk Mitigation

Ultimately, Mr. Chandra emphasises the industry's responsibility to learn from the past. He argues that prioritising open communication and implementing robust risk mitigation strategies are essential not just for stability but for gaining a competitive advantage. This includes maintaining strong cybersecurity policies and utilising high-level encryption across all operations.

This publication reflects Dotsquares’ commitment to not only deliver innovative technology solutions but also to lead the conversation on industry best practices and strategic planning. We congratulate Mr. Chandra on this impressive achievement!

Ready to Learn More?

You can read Mr. Chandra’s article to gain his full insights into modern risk mitigation strategies. 

To discuss how Dotsquares can help your business implement robust cybersecurity and future-proof your digital strategy, contact our experts today.