Having a plan for data backup as part of your disaster recovery strategy is the right thing to do, but it’s not the end of the story. Too many organisations have planned their data backups, only to find in situations of emergency that the backups were unavailable or insufficient. The reasons can be varied, but…
In this searchcio.com article, Anthony Caruana highlights a recent IDC study which found that only one third (1/3) of the orgianisations surveyed could recovery more than half of their systems in real time. Worse still, only one in nine (9) believed they could restore any systems in realtime. Anthony then provides eight tips for designing…
Your organisation has changed and you are finding that the current “paper-based” planning methodology no longer is fit for purpose. If you recognise any of the following items familiar, it may be time to invest in a business continuity software planning solution: 1. Are your plans hard to maintain and have numerous areas for updates?…
The linked article here by Richard Jones of Burton Group in the US whilst written in 2008 is worth revisiting because it describes some useful tips on how to get the right staff for Business Continuity Planning. The article describes what you need in an internal BCP leader and how to find the right BCP…
This program is ideal for the small to medium enterprise. It is a fixed fee, fixed scope project that provides a complete solution in the fastest possible timeframe. It can usually be completed within a 1-2 week period. We utilize our consulting experience and best-practice materials to adapt a business continuity strategy to suit your…
Persons new to recovery planning often find it difficult to differentiate between Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery. In its simplest form, Business Continuity differs from Disaster Recovery in that its focus is on people and the continuation of business processes and objectives rather than the availability of IT systems and infrastructure. Business Continuity Planning deals…