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Statistics show 90% of companies unable to resume operation within 5 days after a disaster are out of business within one year.

“Disasters” come in all shapes and sizes. They can be as small as a failed network switch or computer virus. There are also other risks of data corruption, including embezzlement, espionage or even a leak in bathroom next door or the floor above. Or, what about human virus outbreaks? Do you have a plan if the flu hits your staff and keeps a sizable percentage of people away from the office for the better part of a week? These seemingly minor events can have a shocking impact on a business, often bringing operations to a standstill.

If a disaster were to strike your business such as a flood, the flu or a heavy winter storm knocking out power and access to your office, are you prepared to conduct business as usual? As your trusted technology partner and as part of National Preparedness month, we want to remind you to be aware of these real life scenarios, but also inform you of the preventative measures – such as creating a Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity plan – to prepare for even the most severe disasters.

Data Back Up and Recovery Plan

Let’s face it – your data is your business. And one of the most critical pieces to your disaster recovery plan is your data backup and recovery. To begin with, conduct an inventory and analysis of your hardware (e.g. servers, desktops, laptops and wireless devices), software applications and data. Analysis of your technology should include the frequency of your backups and desired data restoration times. While hard drives and tapes are still a feasible back up option, the amount of time it takes to rebuild a server and access that data can be costly to your operations.

Newer technology allows data to be transferred offsite to a secure location every night. Your data should be backed up or replicated to a highly secure, SSAE16 Type 2 datacenter that guarantees uptime levels that you cannot.

At IT Solutions, we recommend backing up with the ITS DataVault or a comparable device. Moving servers and related equipment out of your office and into a data center eliminates threats in your building and safely shifts 100 percent of backup processes to an off-site environment where security is second to none. Fully redundant server hosting options are available through offerings like the IT Solutions NearCloud plan. Added benefits of hosting your data offsite include the elimination of expensive server hardware refreshes every few years, lower power and cooling costs, and the overall shift of IT infrastructure costs from capital to operating expense.

Implementing data backup and recovery practices will enable your workforce to access email to communicate with your customers, access critical files and applications from home and conduct business as usual despite loss of power in your office space.

September is National Preparedness month. The nationwide initiative was launched back in 2004 as a result of the 9/11 terrorist attacks. It has since grown into an initiative that covers everything from natural or man-made disasters, storms and any other threats including cybercrimes and nuclear accidents. The goal is to be prepared ahead of time and keep you, your family and your business safe. The American Red Cross and FEMA provide helpful resources including check lists to assist in your preparation for a disaster.

If you have any questions related to data backup and recovery services or would like to discuss developing a disaster recovery plan of your own, contact your Strategic Advisor today or call 1.866.Pick.ITS.

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