When considering the return on investment of establishing a Disaster Recovery (DR) plan, your organization needs to ask a lot of ‘what if’ questions. As with many important decisions, the answers lie at the balance point between pro and con.
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.
Competitive Advantage, Increased Efficiency and Peace of Mind: How A DR Plan Brings ROI
A disaster recovery/business continuity plan has traditionally been like an insurance policy for your business. As with most insurance, its return on investment was usually not fully realized until disaster struck and the benefits kicked in.
Tiering And Disaster Recovery: Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tiering? Tiering is the most efficient approach to IT disaster recovery. It refers to a staged system recovery based on a pre-determined sequence of steps, or tiers. Each tier represents a different level of prioritization for the most important functions of your business, as well as the most important IT functions. The highest…
Three Things People Want To Know About Disaster Recovery
When it comes to the somewhat uncomfortable subject of disaster recovery, there are three main questions that concern most business owners and managers. Knowing the answers can help your organization recover quickly and effectively from IT disasters.
How The Utility Industry Is Affected By Disaster Recovery Regulations
Municipal utilities are like the circulatory system of the modern town or city. Without a healthy flow of electrical power, water or gas, parts of our communities cease to function and the well-being of our citizens is put at risk.