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Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery Go Hand in Hand

Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery Go Hand in Hand
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Businesses are volatile entities that can change drastically at any given moment. All it takes to eliminate data and cause disaster is an unexpected natural disaster, like a flood or fire, or a hardware failure that wipes out mission-critical data. The fact remains that your organization could face significant downtime from data loss, and the future of your business could hang precariously in the mix.

Why Backup and Disaster Recovery is Necessary
If your business doesn’t have a reliable way of recovering from a data loss incident, you need to implement one as soon as possible. It’s been proven time and again that businesses that fail to recover their data within seven days of the incident, will likely go out of business within one year. Here are some of the most common reasons why data loss disaster is so prevalent in the business world.

  • Natural disasters: Floods, fires, electrical storms, tornadoes, hailstorms, and more, all have the potential to wipe out your physical infrastructure, and in turn, your digital assets. Therefore, you need to take steps to implement backup and disaster recovery tools, especially if you live in an area that’s prone to weather hazards.
  • Cyber attacks: Data breaches are known to cause data loss, either due to the destruction of data, or the theft of it. Furthermore, due to the unpredictability of what a virus or malware can do to your infrastructure, it’s recommended that you try to avoid cyber attacks as often as possible. In particular, ransomware can lock your data away and force you to pay a ransom. More often than not, having a data backup solution is the only way to get your data back without shelling out the big bucks.
  • User error: One of the most common causes of data loss is user error. People make mistakes, and even those who have access to data for the purpose of fulfilling their day-to-day duties could accidentally delete a file or move it somewhere it’s not supposed to be. Also of note, users may accidentally hand over credentials to hackers performing phishing scams, which can be a major problem.
  • Hardware failure: It’s inevitable that your technology will grow old and be rendered obsolete. It’s your responsibility to notice the warning signs and to replace your technology before it fails. If a critical server component were to go down, you would experience not just downtime, but massive data loss.

What You Need to Look For
Depending on your business’s specific needs, you’ll require a data backup and disaster recovery solution that’s designed to take regular backups and rapidly recover data, among other things. Here are three topics to consider when determining which kind of BDR solution that you want for your business.

  • Cloud and off-site backup: You don’t want to store your data backups on in-house tapes. Rather, you want them secure in an off-site location, like the cloud or a data center. This way, you can know that your data is stored in a compliant location that can’t be damaged by natural disasters.
  • Quick recovery time: You want to be able to rapidly deploy your business’s data to your infrastructure in order to minimize downtime. Tape backup can make this part of the recovery process long-winded and wasteful, but BDR can automatically deploy your data through the cloud, making recovery practically instantaneous.
  • Comprehensive backup: Furthermore, you want to make sure that your data is as recent as possible. Tape backup is inefficient for this purpose, while BDR can take backups of your data as often as every fifteen minutes - maybe even more often.

For more information about BDR, business continuity, and more, contact Infradapt at 800.394.2301.

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Find Out What REALLY Happens When You Delete Your Data

Find Out What REALLY Happens When You Delete Your Data

b2ap3_thumbnail_lost_deleted_data_400.jpgYou understand that the Recycle Bin is the place where deleted files go, and you know that emptying the Recycle Bin is how you dispose of files that you no longer need. What you might not know is that emptying your Recycle Bin does not guarantee that your files are gone at all, and that they’re probably still available on your PC.

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What’s the Best Way to Store Your Company’s Data? Find Out!

What’s the Best Way to Store Your Company’s Data? Find Out!

b2ap3_thumbnail_how_are_you_storing_data_400.jpgMarch 31st is World Backup Day! This occasion begs the question, “How much thought have you put into where your data is stored?” If you haven’t thought through your data storage options, then your files may be located in several different places. This could make accessing your data difficult, as well as jeopardize your network’s security. To get you started, let’s take a look at these four data storage options.

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Can Your Business Survive One of These Catastrophic Data Loss Disasters?

Can Your Business Survive One of These Catastrophic Data Loss Disasters?

b2ap3_thumbnail_continuity_strategy_planning_400.jpgYour business relies on constant access to its data and information systems in order to maintain operations. Businesses that become victims of data loss disasters and are unable to recover their data, will more likely than not go out of business within one year of the incident, making it more important than ever to ensure that you have a plan in the event of the worst-case scenario. Would your business be able to get back on its feet following a data loss disaster?


At times, backup and disaster recovery might seem like an unnecessary expense. Some business owners think that their systems are relatively safe from impending doom, so rather than focus on preserving existing information and infrastructure, they choose instead to implement new solutions that are designed to augment their income. Unfortunately, this hard-earned revenue will mean nothing if your data is lost due to unforeseeable circumstances that render your business inoperable.

One of the most common ways that a business can lose their data is through natural disasters. Depending on your business’s location, you could be subject to data loss from several different disasters. For example, people in areas that have exceptionally harsh winters understand the difficulties that come with heavy snow and ice accumulation, including infrastructure damage and downed power lines. Other locations are at risk of tornadoes, which are capable of completely destroying your office. Other types of natural disasters, like fires and electrical storms, are more common, but under the right circumstances, they are just as damaging as major storms. The lesson here: regardless of where you are in the world, a natural disaster could destroy your data, and maybe even your office.

If you add in the constant threat of hackers, who are unpredictable and can strike at any time, you could have an unexpected data loss disaster that’s difficult to recover from. Unlike a natural disaster, which exhibits warning signs, hackers will generally be discreet, being careful not to alert you to their presence. Hackers will steal and destroy your data with no concern for your business’s livelihood, seeking only to profit and benefit from your hard work. Look at the recent explosion of ransomware that has been threatening businesses. If they manage to get into your systems, it could spell trouble for your business in the form of hefty compliance fines, especially if you deal with personal credentials.

Another cause of data-loss that is often overlooked when it comes to planning is human error. Important files can be moved or even deleted altogether. Accidents like these are why it’s important to make sure that your employees understand the importance of following your best practices when using your network. Human error is also another reason it’s important to have a powerful back and disaster recovery solution.

With a backup and disaster recovery (BDR) solution from Infradapt, your business can minimize the downtime and data loss that’s often associated with unexpected hardware failure, natural disasters, and user error. A BDR can take multiple backups throughout the day, which are sent to both the cloud and a secure, off-site data center. The BDR minimizes downtime by acting as a temporary server in the event your current hardware fails to function properly. This gives your business adequate time to find a replacement.

When working with complex technology solutions, there are plenty of risks that need to be managed properly. Proactive IT solutions do this substantially better than the traditional break-fix IT model. Infradapt focuses on providing services that are designed to prevent issues from becoming more serious problems, like powerful security solutions that can detect threats to your infrastructure, and preventative maintenance.

Infradapt can provide all of the above managed IT services, plus some, all so your business doesn’t have to. For more information about business continuity and our BDR solution, give us a call today at 800.394.2301.

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4 Ways Cloud Computing Can Benefit Any Business

4 Ways Cloud Computing Can Benefit Any Business

b2ap3_thumbnail_cloud_uses_400.jpgIs your business using the cloud in 2016? If not, you should know that it’s a great tool that’s designed to help your business better manage its data and application deployment. However, the cloud can be used for so much more, and it’s quickly becoming an indispensible tool for SMBs.

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