You should have a look at the computer crash that took out RBS, Natwest & Ulster Bank in the UK/Ireland in June/July. For Ulster Bank customers it was 3+ weeks before standard stuff (like an accurate bank balance) was available.
http://www.guardian.co.uk/money/2012/jul/04/rbs-ulster-bank-accounts
Sometimes even human ingenuity and workarounds aren't enough.
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You should have a look at the computer crash that took out RBS, Natwest & Ulster Bank in the UK/Ireland in June/July. For Ulster Bank customers it was 3+ weeks before standard stuff (like an accurate bank balance) was available.
http://www.guardian.co.uk/money/2012/jul/04/rbs-ulster-bank-accounts
Sometimes even human ingenuity and workarounds aren't enough.