Business growth is typically a cause for celebration and an indicator of impressive performance. However, for many modern businesses, the opportunity to expand comes with great challenges. Reducing the complexity and cost of sprawling IT infrastructures is an especially pressing concern. Converged infrastructure, also known as converged architecture, is a potential solution that deserves the attention… Continue reading Deploying Converged Infrastructure without Sacrificing Data Backups
It’s not just ransomware that government agencies need to worry about. Like any other organization, government bodies are vulnerable to a wide range of disasters that can disrupt operations and cause data loss, leading to costly recoveries that are ultimately paid for by taxpayers.
A major operational disruption can devastate any business, leading to costly downtime and sometimes insurmountable recovery costs, but the consequences in the realm of finance can be even more extreme. When there’s a break in business continuity in finance, it doesn’t just disrupt a single business. It can throw entire markets into chaos. Data is central to… Continue reading Data Backups You Can Bank On: Business Continuity in Finance Industry
Ransomware attacks have decreased and stabilized over the past two years, following a period of frenzied activity that wreaked havoc on organizations of every kind. However, the news hasn’t been nearly as promising for small to medium-sized businesses.
Hybrid cloud computing has changed the way we think about data backup for businesses. But what exactly is it, and how does it compare with traditional data recovery methods? Here’s what you need to know.
Small business backup software is a fundamental piece of any business continuity solution. It’s the brains behind your backups, controlling every aspect of how your data is protected.
Disaster recovery testing gives you peace of mind that your data backups can be successfully restored when it matters most.
Preparing for disaster is one of the best things a business can do to avoid downtime when disruptive events occur. But for smaller companies, it’s not always clear how to approach that planning.
We’ve created this business continuity plan template to guide you in creating the single most important resource in your disaster-planning toolbox: the business continuity plan (BCP).
To establish a solid system of business continuity, academic institutions must first understand why it’s needed. In this article, we’ll explore the types of threats schools face and explain why a business continuity plan is one of the strongest tools you can employ against them.
Comparing small business backup solutions can sometimes feel like searching for a needle in a haystack. But finding the right fit is a lot simpler once you know what to look for – and what to avoid.
How often should you back up data for your business? This is just one of many important questions that organizations must consider when creating a small business backup strategy. And since each business is unique, every organization will have its own specific recovery needs and objectives.
According to Douglas Barnett, Risk Control Strategy Manager at AXA Insurance, “80% of businesses affected by a major incident either never re-open or close within 18 months.” That’s why testing your business continuity plan is so important.
