Disruption is a word that’s been thrown around in a lot of different ways as of late. To some, it describes something new that reimagines the traditional approach to workflow. However, when you’re talking about business continuity strategies, disruption is a situation we try hard not to experience.
A small disruption to business can be quite costly. A big disruption can be ruinous. For this reason, business continuity planning is taking the front seat for organizations in just about every industry. Our data is our lifeblood, which means researching ways to keep it safe and available is of upmost importance.
Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity
Disaster recovery is primarily about protecting data and getting access to it as quickly as possible when something goes awry. Business continuity tackles policies, tools and the various steps that should take place to ensure disruption doesn’t become a defining term for the organization.
It is key that the two be considered together in order to effectively mitigate disruptions. Strategies for business continuity must be compatible with disaster recovery plans.
Addressing Challenges
Step one in building your business continuity strategy is to identify risks. Does your region have issues with power going out frequently? Are hurricanes, tropical storms, flooding or wildfires frequent in your area? These are things to take into account as you prioritize risks and consider how to mitigate them. Of even greater concern is the seemingly random attack from outside sources, especially cyber criminals.
Cyber crime is a challenge that only continues to escalate. Without solid disaster recovery and business continuity strategies in place, a cyber attack can be detrimental to an organization.
Technology to the Rescue
Cloud-based applications can be of great benefit in keeping disruption to a minimum. In fact, taking advantage of data storage and management solutions has been a great asset to many organizations in freeing up physical space and handing off management and updating duties to a cloud solution provider.
It’s important that any new application or management service be analyzed in terms of your disaster recovery and business continuity planning. Integration is important, particularly with current infrastructure, but it must also address the needs that may arise tomorrow.
At Cloud Source, we have positioned ourselves as an agent that can assist clients with business continuity solutions. Rather than sift through the fog in the marketplace to find the right innovative solutions, allow us to step in and fill that role. You can focus on what you do best and let us handle everything else. Contact us today to discuss your unique needs and how we can help you achieve your goals.