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BCDR For Your Business

Keeping your business running at all times is extremely important and one of the most beneficial services an IT provider can help you with. Despite that importance, it can cause a lot of confusion and many business owners may not even know what it is or how it could benefit them. That's why we've put together this FAQ to help. If you have any additional questions or would like to schedule your consultation, Contact Us today!

What is BCDR?

Business continuity and disaster recovery (or BCDR for short) is both extremely simple and quite complicated. According to TechTarget, "business continuity and disaster recovery... is a set of closely related practices that support an organization's ability to remain operational after an adverse event." That's all well and good, but what does that actually mean? Essentially it boils down to this--BCDR is a way to make sure your business is back up and running after something bad happens as quickly as possible. Whether that "something bad" is a thunderstorm frying your servers, a thief making off with your computer, or someone accidentally deletes the wrong critical folder, having a BCDR plan in place can get you back and working much faster.

How can BCDR benefit your business?

So how can BCDR actually help you? There's a few major ways:

1. BCDR solutions help minimize downtime by enabling quick recovery from disruptions. This ensures that your business can continue operating smoothly, even in the face of unexpected events.
2. BCDR solutions safeguard your critical data and assets, preventing loss or corruption in the event of a disaster. This ensures business continuity and protects your organization's reputation and financial well-being.
3. Many industries have regulatory requirements mandating the implementation of BCDR plans. By investing in BCDR solutions, you can ensure compliance with these regulations and avoid potential fines or penalties.
4. Customers expect businesses to be resilient and capable of maintaining operations, even during challenging times. Implementing BCDR solutions demonstrates your commitment to customer service and builds trust and confidence among your client base.
5. While investing in BCDR solutions may require an upfront investment, the cost of downtime and data loss far outweighs the cost of prevention. By minimizing downtime and data loss, BCDR solutions can ultimately save your business money in the long run.

Do you need BCDR?

For some types of businesses this question is easy. Do you have a set of regulations to follow such as HIPAA or FTC Safeguards compliance? If so, the answer is unequivocally yes. For many other types of businesses though, the answer might be more complex. The need is easy to dismiss, but in the end the cost might end up being a drop in the bucket compared to how much it saves you in the long run. There's a few questions you can ask to determine if a BCDR solutions is right for you:

• How much would it cost your business to be down for a week? What about a day? In many cases even being shut down for an hour unexpectedly can lead to anywhere from hundreds to tens of thousands of dollars down the drain.
• What would happen if your office experienced a fire or flood, destroying critical equipment and data?
• How would your business cope with a cyberattack that compromises sensitive customer information?
• Could your business survive an extended period of downtime caused by a hardware failure or power outage?

How can Vincent Technology Services help protect my business with BCDR?

At Vincent Technology Services we provide a range of BCDR solutions. From simple data backups to full BCDR cloud and device recovery we're ready to help you get your business protected. For a free consultation, Contact Us today!

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