Tag Archives: Business Continuity

Is Your Bank Prepared? Common Business Continuity Concerns Answered

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With growing global uncertainty and the fast-paced evolution of digital threats, your bank’s business continuity planning (BCP) has never been more critical. From protecting sensitive financial data to ensuring operational resilience, every detail of your continuity framework matters. Why Be Concerned With Your Bank’s Business Continuity? What would your clients do if a cyberattack shut […]

Valuable Components for Your Bank’s Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery Plan

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The COVID-19 pandemic tested how prepared organizations were for the unexpected. Even before the pandemic, organizations needed to be ready for any number of potential disasters, both natural and man-made. The best way for community banks to address and manage unforeseen risks is to create a comprehensive business continuity and disaster recovery (BCDR) plan. This […]

Does your company have a business continuity plan (BCP)?

Do you know why some small- to medium-sized businesses (SMBs) succeed while others fail during the first five years of operation? Poor leadership is one reason, the lack of capital is another. Another big reason is they didn’t prepare for major disruptions, such as natural disasters, pandemics and cyberattacks, that can bring their business to […]

The pitfalls of business continuity planning

If you have been using the same business continuity plan (BCP) for years, your organization may be in trouble. BCPs should continuously be updated so you avoid overlooking or underestimating certain issues. Not updating your BCP is just one mistake that can harm your business. Here are a few more you should avoid. Over-optimistic testing […]

How the cloud helps businesses survive.

Many businesses have been severely affected in the last several months. If you want your business to survive and maintain its operational efficiency, then you need to invest in the right technology. Investing in the cloud will ensure business continuity while helping you save money. Ensuring continuity and efficiency with the cloud The need to […]

Why hospitals need managed IT services

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Healthcare trends point towards heavy reliance on tech such as telemedicine, mobile health solutions, surgical robotics, and most significantly, constantly evolving data management practices. Because of this, managed services providers (MSPs) are a valuable commodity. Here are some things to look for in a managed services provider before you consider partnering with one. They guarantee […]

What the SMB Needs to Know About Backup and Data Protection

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Today’s small to mid-sized businesses, or SMBs, are creating more data than ever. Their growth calls for robust solutions to back up their business-critical data. Due to limited financial and IT resources, it is crucial for SMBs to know exactly what to look for in a backup solution. In this article, we’ll be outlining key […]

Prioritizing data backups with analytics

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Staggering amounts of information is generated every day and many businesses would struggle to operate without their databases. In fact, experts agree that by 2020, there will be 1,700 gigabytes of data generated per person on the planet. If you’re a business that’s worried about protecting its data, analytics tools are a great place to […]

How can MSPs optimize healthcare?

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Patient care does not begin and end with giving timely medical attention. It also requires enforcing strict security measures to ensure patients’ personal information is always kept confidential. Choosing the right managed services provider (MSP) that provides tailor-fit, cost-effective, point-to-point solutions will help achieve both medical and technological concerns centralized for easy monitoring. They guarantee […]

Disaster recovery audit fail: A few lessons

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In talking about disaster recovery plans (DPR), it’s best to illustrate with real-world scenarios to help you understand things better. They offer concrete examples of successes and failures, and you can learn a lot from them. Here’s an example of a DPR audit and the lessons it offers. Hosting certain types of data and managing […]