{
  "id": 17575937,
  "title": "Software engineering expert outlines four criteria for digital service continuity in crises",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/01/software-engineering-expert-outlines-four-criteria-for-digital",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-11-01T09:35:47.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Ajel English",
    "slug": "ajel-english",
    "url": "https://english.ajel.sa/saudi-arabia/ndwy4q6lf"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Dr. Ahmed Al-Harithi, a software engineering expert, has outlined four crucial criteria for maintaining digital service continuity during crises, during an interview with Al-Ikhbariya Radio. In his discussion, Al-Harithi emphasized that the ability of an organization to preserve its services during emergencies is paramount. These criteria include preparing for server outages, tackling communication disruptions and cyberattacks, offering temporary service alternatives, and preparing a dedicated response team.\n\nAl-Harithi stressed that continuity necessitates ensuring essential services' availability within an acceptable time frame, which is underpinned by advance planning. This planning involves the provision of temporary services via backup methods, a response team well-versed in the procedures, a clear action plan, and suitable technical preparations.",
  "summary": "Dr. Ahmed Al-Harithi detailed four key criteria for ensuring digital service continuity during crises, speaking in an interview with Al-Ikhbariya Radio.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}