Industry regulation and being complaint with laws for data that has no specific geographic location means organisations should federate under one corporate governance capability. This allows for understanding of what data they have, where it resides and development of compliance policies. Secure your data: Better techniques are always needed to secure data, especially when hacks, ransomware, malware and other threats coming from both outside and inside the organisation. Hammer recommends a securitisation strategy that includes authentication of the user, their rights and data security including encryption and password protection. "The five fundamentals provide smart advice for organisations to launch a holistic strategy and gain insights and value from their data in disparate environments. Commvault's Data Platform is focused on solving customer challenges and these are essential guiding points for enterprises to succeed and thrive while facing changing circumstances," Hammer says.