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Preparing for the Worst: IT Disaster Recovery Best Practices

SecureWorld News

Distinguish between business continuity and disaster recovery Organizations tend to confuse Business Continuity (BC) and Disaster Recovery (DR). While seeming quite similar at the first glimpse, disaster recovery principles and practices have a different purpose from those of business continuity.

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What is a managed service provider? Strategic outsourcing for IT services

CIO Business Intelligence

MSPs can also bundle in hardware, software, or cloud technology as part of their offerings. For example, an enterprise that has large investments in hardware and software can’t just reverse that investment during downturns. Services delivered by an MSP are delivered by employees located at the client’s locations, or elsewhere.