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Protecting Your Small Business with a Disaster Recovery Budget

IT Toolbox

Many businesses don't prioritize disaster planning or aren't willing to allocate the time and funds necessary to make a workable plan. For instance, a 2015 survey found that 75 percent of small businesses don't have a disaster recovery plan.

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Report: SMEs Are Prime Targets and Must Plan for Disaster Recovery

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Here's an alarming stat from Accenture: more than one-third of cyberattacks are aimed at small businesses, but only 14% of them are prepared to defend themselves. A disaster-recovery plan is no longer an option for SMEs; it's a must-have. Here are some of the highlights and key findings from the 19-page report.

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The Biggest Myths Surrounding Disaster Recovery : spf13.com

SPF13

The Biggest Myths Surrounding Disaster Recovery. There are a variety of reasons businesses either do not have a disaster recovery plan or their current plan is substandard. This is problematic when the decision-makers have bought into one or more of the common myths surrounding disaster recovery.

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The Biggest Myths Surrounding Disaster Recovery

SPF13

There are a variety of reasons businesses either do not have a disaster recovery plan or their current plan is substandard. The beliefs of the people in charge of developing these processes (business owners and IT department) play a significant role in how effective the overall strategy will be.

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Gartner Names SunGard Leader in First DRaaS Magic Quadrant

Data Center Knowledge

Gartner's first-ever Disaster Recovery-as-a-Service Magic Quadrant provides insight into providers and market trends. DRaaS adoption is heaviest amongst small businesses but appeal is broadening. Read More.

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How to create an effective business continuity plan

CIO Business Intelligence

A business continuity plan is not the same as a disaster recovery plan , which focuses on restoring IT infrastructure and operations after a crisis. Why business continuity planning matters Whether you operate a small business or a large corporation, it’s vital to retain and increase your customer base.

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Radically Reduce Downtime and Data Loss with SaaS-based Disaster Recovery

CIO Business Intelligence

They also know that without a reliable disaster recovery (DR) solution to protect business-critical applications, all their modernization efforts could be rendered moot in a matter of seconds. An IDC survey across North America and Western Europe highlights the need for effective disaster recovery.