“Around 43% of all businesses that experience catastrophic
data
loss never reopen, and 51% shut down within two years.”
BusinessWeek, 3 September 2007
Security Breach, Hardware or Software Failure, Flooding, Cyclones, Bushfires... If the business data at your office was destroyed, what would the effect be on your organisation? Countless stories exist of businesses that have simply not survived the devastating effect major data loss can have on an organisation.
So Addax is asking the question: How would your business survive a major crisis?
An area that is generally overlooked by most businesses. DRP can be beneficial in attempting to pre-empt and plan for a potential disaster so that in the event of one occurring the business has a clear defined way forward to get the systems back up and running as quickly as possible. A DRP can be created for businesses of all sizes, can be complex or relatively simple, and highlights what must be done thus reducing confusion and delays in the event of data loss.
Examples of a simple DRP might include:
- Ensuring copies of all software and license keys are kept off site.
- Where the main office number gets re-directed to
- A full List of suppliers for the replacement of hardware
- What to do in the event of a server crashing or even being stolen
- An extended power outage or fire damage to the building
- Various other scenarios that the business determines as a potential issue
Free DRP consulting
Addax is offering a free DRP consulting session for your business. The idea behind this is to advise what simple things can be done that can assist in the event of a disaster. Even a simple DRP can alleviate stress and confusion in the event of something going wrong.
Through this session you will identify:
- What is DRP?
- Practical procedures you can put into place today
- Free, tailored, DRP advise based on your unique business situation and needs
Your Addax SSA may already include some form of Greentree DRP, where a copy of your data is taken to tape or some other medium. An holistic IT DRP may include other servers and data, communication devices or all hardware in one location.
This can then be expanded to include the office building and what disasters may affect it and how they will be dealt with.
This offer is for a limited time only so phone Addax today on (08) 9204 7100, or email Sven.Funke@AddaxSolutions.com to arrange your complimentary Disaster Recovery Planning consulting session. |
