Data loss can lead to a closed sign on a small business’s door. Client information, intellectual property, accounting and tax info, and data makes a business tick. If they lose it, they might be out of business. Even though they know their data is critical, few businesses are taking steps to prevent data loss. In… Read more »
Read the ArticleWith the massive number of office closures brought on by COVID-19, millions of employees are now working remotely, creating new backup and recovery challenges for IT admins. While some businesses are already reopening, many will continue having their employees work remotely. Google is one example of the new normal, with plans to have most employees… Read more »
Read the ArticleAny MSP can back up client data. But high-caliber MSPs know that business continuity is about more than backups. A great business continuity strategy demands flexible recovery options, simplified management, and perhaps most importantly, quick recoveries that minimize downtime. These days MSPs can choose from many backup and recovery solutions. But finding one that boasts… Read more »
Read the ArticleAs an IT pro, it’s easy to see business continuity through the lens of technology. But, as you know, business continuity is a broad concept and technology is just a small piece of it. A detailed business continuity plan includes contingencies for everything that can stop a business from doing business. What if there’s an… Read more »
Read the ArticleJust a few years ago, big data was one of those nauseating buzzwords no one could stop talking about. The initial buzz has fizzled in favor of other gimmicky trends, but the phenomenon itself continues to grow at an incredible rate. Gartner projects that worldwide revenue for business intelligence and analytics—the software foundation of big… Read more »
Read the ArticleYou may have noticed that the terms disaster recovery and business continuity are sometimes used interchangeably. Maybe that makes sense considering that both are vital to the very existence of any given business. However, though closely related, disaster recovery (DR) and business continuity (BC) are two entirely different strategies, each of which plays a unique… Read more »
Read the ArticleBusiness Continuity Management (BCM) has measurable results for companies, when it comes to lowering costs for data breaches. This is highlighted in a recent study by the Ponemon Institute, sponsored by IBM. The recent report shows how BMC plays a critical role in mitigating financial and reputational risks associated with data breach. Companies that employ… Read more »
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