Traditionally, IT teams have treated business continuity with a reactive approach: responding to situations involving cyber security, a severe weather attack, and even sluggish network performance with a putting-out-fires strategy. They work case by case, working to restore networks and productivity even among enterprises with a business continuity plan in place. With more workers than ever logging on from home, continuity becomes a more central concern. Continuous connectivity is as … [Read more...]
The Difference Between Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery
If you’ve been thinking in terms of business continuity and disaster recovery being interchangeable, it may be time for you to get a better understanding of the strategies that keep your company viable during a crisis. While some areas are more susceptible to hurricanes, like in Florida or Louisiana, and companies in the Midwest may be more likely to see a tornado destroy their business, any location can be affected by a building fire or a broken water pipe. Likewise, all companies can be … [Read more...]