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Business Continuity
Essential off-site backup strategies to ensure data redundancy and disaster recovery
The importance of off-site data backup, or the practice of storing data in a remote or an external location, cannot be overstated. By maintaining a copy of important data in a secure off-site location, businesses can protect themselves from data loss events such as...
Backup and recovery terms that you should know in 2023
New Jersey business owners know all too well the havoc that natural and man-made disasters can wreak on their operations, and so should take backup and recovery seriously. Who can forget the wrath of Hurricane Sandy, the costliest natural disaster in the history of...
The role of data backup in business continuity
Any disruption caused by natural disasters, cyberattacks, or system failures can bring operations to a screeching halt, resulting in significant financial losses and reputational damage. So if you haven't already, it's time you prioritize data backup as a vital...
The 7 critical elements of a business continuity plan
Ensuring that business operations can withstand any emergency is essential to any organization’s success. From floods and fires to cyberattacks and supply chain disruptions, unexpected circumstances can wreak havoc on even the most robust businesses. Therefore, having...
Why you should focus on business continuity: Real-life examples
Unexpected disruptions can have a devastating impact on your business, no matter your organization’s size or industry. This is why it’s critical to develop a business continuity plan (BCP) and create reliable systems that can keep operations running smoothly in the...
Don’t be left in the dark: Here’s how to create a business continuity plan that works
A business continuity plan (BCP) is a vital document that outlines the procedures and strategies an organization must follow to be able to continue operating in the event of an emergency or a disaster. But how do you create an effective BCP? A step-by-step guide to...
Is your business ready for any disaster? Review this 5-point disaster preparedness checklist
From hurricanes to fires to cyberattacks, a wide range of disasters can befall your New Jersey business at any time. Their effects can be devastating, and they can even halt your operations for a prolonged period. That's why it's important for you to have a disaster...
5 Good reasons to prioritize your backups
Business owners juggle several priorities when running a business. Between marketing, sales, IT, and operations, it can be tough to give all these the same level of focus and attention. But one thing that businesses should never neglect is data backups. Many business...
File corruption: What it is and why your business should prevent it
File corruption can cause all sorts of headaches for businesses, including data loss, system crashes, and more. For instance, if a critical file gets corrupted, it can disrupt operations, cause holdups along the way, and affect a business's bottom line. Let’s take a...
5 Real-life business continuity planning cases you need to know
Business continuity planning is essential for all New Jersey businesses, no matter what size or industry. In the event of an unexpected disaster or emergency, it is vital that your business has a plan in place to ensure that operations can continue as normal. In this...
The 5 most common causes of server downtime and how to prevent them
Downtime is an inevitable part of owning and running a business server, but it doesn't have to be as detrimental as it often is. In fact, you can usually avoid the common causes of server downtime with some careful planning. In this blog post, we will discuss some of...