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Author: Steve Tower

With many years of professional IT experience, and training as a Certified Management Consultant, a Project Management Professional, a Professional Engineer and a Member, Business Continuity Institute, Steve Tower has the skills and abilities required to assist with even the most complex disaster recovery planning initiatives. Below, Steve discusses the necessary tools involved in setting up a disaster recovery plan and program.

What is the True Cost of Disaster Recovery? A Lot Less Than Not Having It?

December 20, 2012September 18, 2018 - The Reality of Disaster Recovery
disaster planning process

You may have held off on any comprehensive disaster planning because of the time and costs involved in the planning process, and it’s hard to blame you. The economy makes the success story far harder to come by these days, and there’s often very little left over for you to make a commitment to preparedness.

Are you Missing the Key Component of Disaster Recovery Planning?

December 18, 2012September 18, 2018 - Disaster Recovery Planning and Design

Developing a strategy before disaster strikes is the key component of all successful DR plans. In the middle of a disaster, panic sets in, response times are elongated, and rush decisions are made. Each minute, each hour that goes by is money and credibility lost. A pre-determined plan ready to set in motion will minimize disruptions…

Have You Planned for the Worst?

August 27, 2012September 18, 2018 - Disaster Recovery Basics
recovery process

It is not a question of if a disaster will happen; it is a matter of when it’s going to happen, and how badly it will hurt your business. Recovering from a disaster isn’t fun for any organization; it can be time-consuming, stressful, and expensive for those who are unprepared. 

The 3 Fundamentals of Disaster Recovery

August 23, 2012September 18, 2018 - Disaster Recovery Planning and Design
Fundamentals of Disaster Recovery

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The Disaster Recovery Checklist

August 18, 2012September 18, 2018 - Disaster Recovery Testing and Validation

I created the Disaster Recovery Checklist Template and Maturity Model with a specific purpose: to quickly and effectively evaluate disaster recovery plans and eliminate any gaps that could put businesses in unacceptable risk. This tool is a one-of-a kind holistic approach to identifying weaknesses and maximizing efficiencies of DR planning.

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