If required resources are not available in sufficient quantities or not provided on time, it can lead to disruptions in an organisation. In some cases, unsuitable or even incompatible resources are also purchased that cannot be used.

Example: The storage space of hard disks in clients and servers, as well as that of mobile storage media, is constantly increasing. People often neglect to purchase IT components and storage media with enough capacity for regular backups.

The proper functioning of the resources used must also be ensured. Inadequate maintenance may lead to significant damage.

Examples:

• The capacity of the batteries of an uninterruptible power supply (UPS system) was not checked on time. If its capacity or acid content is too low, a UPS system will no longer be able to compensate for a power failure for a sufficient amount of time.
• Fire extinguishers were not serviced on time and therefore no longer have sufficient pressure. Their extinguishing capacity will thus no longer be guaranteed in case of a fire.

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