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Hurricane season DR tips

Posted on Wednesday June 07, 2017  |  hurricane season, hurricane proof, disaster recovery, data loss, business continuity

The chances of your business being hit by a hurricane are slim. But this year, the odds are actually alarming -- the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) predicts up to four unusually active hurricanes. If you don't want to fall victim to data loss and tarnish your business's reputation in the process, read on.

 

The cloud is more secure than you think

Posted on Thursday May 04, 2017  |  security, disaster recovery, data storage, cloud

Even to this day, the perception of cloud technology suffers from a reputation for bad security. But as time goes on we're beginning to see that cloud security is almost always better than that of local area networks. So whether you're considering a cloud web server or internet-based productivity software, take a minute to learn why the cloud your best option.

 

Virtualization review: What is it again?

Posted on Thursday April 13, 2017  |  virtualization, vdi, hardware management, disaster recovery

2017April13Virtualization_AEvery now and then, we need to reset the conversation about virtualization and review how it works in its most basic form. With so many advances, it can be hard to keep up if you're not a regular reader. This article not only defines virtualization and its benefits, it also includes a real-world workstation for you to experiment with!

 

Why consider disaster recovery for 2017

Posted on Wednesday January 11, 2017  |  it budget, downtime, disaster recovery, cyber attacks, business continuity

2017january11_business_aThe new year is well upon us, and with it comes an equally new IT budget. Judging by the advancements in computing technology, many 2017 business wish lists probably include powerful onsite servers, workstations, and the Internet of Things. But as tempting as these purchases may be, it's important that you don't dismiss an old yet essential IT resolution: disaster recovery.

 

4 Lessons to learn from Delta's DR failure

Posted on Wednesday September 14, 2016  |  lessons, it outage, downtime, disaster recovery, delta, business continuity

2016september14_businesscontinuity_aDelta is paying big for the IT outage that occurred last month: millions of dollars in damages, 2300 cancelled flights, and significant reputational damage. Despite the harsh cut to the airline's bottom line, Delta will probably still survive. But the real question is this: Can your business survive after long periods of downtime? A natural disaster, power outage, or successful hack can be the downfall of many small- to medium-sized businesses. But if you learn from the lessons of Delta's IT mishap, your organization has a good chance of staying on its feet.

 

Is your continuity plan doomed to fail?

Posted on Friday May 20, 2016  |  disaster recovery, business it, business continuity, backups

2016May20_BusinessContinuity_AJust because your IT provider has a plethora of awards and certifications under its belt doesn't mean that you can blindly hand over your business's future to them. Often times, there are some aspects in your business continuity plan that tend to be overlooked by your provider. We have rounded up some of these issues that could appear when you enact your business continuity plans.

 

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