Business Continuity Solutions for Backup & Disaster Recovery

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What Business Continuity Really Means

Business continuity sounds like corporate buzzword bingo, but it’s actually pretty straightforward. Can your company keep operating if your main computer crashes? What about if your internet goes down for a day? Or if your office becomes temporarily inaccessible?

Most business owners think business continuity is just about backing up files. That’s part of it, but it’s bigger than that. Real business continuity solutions address how your entire operation stays functional when technology fails, people can’t get to the office, or systems go down.

We help Salem and Portland area businesses create continuity plans that cover the realistic scenarios you might face. Not zombie apocalypse planning – practical stuff like power outages, equipment failures, and the occasional cyber attack that seems to hit at least one local business every month.

Planning for Problems Before They Happen

The best time to plan for disasters? When everything’s working fine. Kind of like the best time to fix your roof is when it’s not raining.

We work with your company to identify what would actually shut you down versus what would just be annoying. Your email being down for an hour? Annoying. Your customer database disappearing? Business-ending. Different problems require different solutions.

Business continuity services include figuring out your critical systems, creating backup procedures, and establishing recovery processes that your team can actually follow under pressure. Because let’s be honest – when everything’s going wrong, nobody wants to dig through a 50-page manual to figure out what to do.

Backup Services That Work When You Need Them

Beyond the “Save Everything to USB Drive” Strategy

Professional backup services run automatically, check themselves to make sure everything’s actually getting saved, and store your data in multiple locations. Your files get backed up without anyone having to remember to do it, and we can verify that the backups are actually usable.

We’ve seen too many businesses discover their backup systems weren’t working only after they needed to restore something. That’s like finding out your fire extinguisher is empty during a fire. Regular testing prevents those unpleasant surprises.

Local and Cloud Backup Solutions

Here’s the thing about backups: one is none, two is one, and three is actually enough. Translation: you need multiple backup copies in different places.

Local backups (stored on-site) give you fast access to your files for quick restores. Cloud backups protect you if something happens to your physical location. Ideally, you want both. Local for convenience, cloud for insurance.

We set up backup services that automatically handle both local and remote copies of your important data. Your files are protected whether you’re dealing with a hard drive failure or something more serious like a fire or break-in.

Disaster Recovery That Gets You Back Online Fast

When “Disaster” Isn’t Always a Natural Disaster

Disaster recovery sounds like it’s all about earthquakes and floods, but most business disasters are much more mundane. Equipment failures, software corruption, cyber attacks, or even construction accidents that knock out power for your building.

The goal of disaster recovery isn’t to prevent these things – it’s to get your business operational again as quickly as possible. How fast can you restore your data? How long can you operate with limited systems? What’s your backup plan for communicating with customers?

We help businesses create disaster recovery plans that address realistic scenarios, not just worst-case situations. Most companies need to plan for equipment failures and short-term outages, not rebuilding from the ground up.

Recovery Time That Works for Your Business

Different businesses can tolerate different amounts of downtime. A retail store might need to be back online within hours, while a consulting firm might be able to work with limited systems for a day or two.

We design disaster recovery solutions based on your actual tolerance for downtime and disruption. No point in paying for enterprise-level recovery services if your business can handle being offline for a few hours. Conversely, if every minute of downtime costs you money, we’ll prioritize faster recovery options.

Testing Your Disaster Recovery Plan

Here’s what separates real disaster recovery from feel-good paperwork: regular testing. Your recovery plan needs to work under pressure, not just look good in a binder.

We conduct regular disaster recovery tests to make sure your backup systems actually work and your team knows how to use them. These aren’t stressful fire drills – just periodic checks to verify that everything functions as expected. Better to discover problems during a test than during a real emergency.

FAQs

How often should we back up our data?

That depends on how much data you can afford to lose. For most businesses, daily backups work well, but some need more frequent backups for critical systems. We help you determine the right schedule based on your actual risk tolerance and business needs.

What’s the difference between backup and disaster recovery?

Backup is making copies of your data. Disaster recovery is your plan for getting back to normal operations when something goes wrong. You need both – backups give you the data, disaster recovery gives you the process for using it.

How long do you keep backup copies?

Most businesses benefit from keeping multiple versions of backups – recent daily backups, weekly backups going back a few months, and monthly backups for longer-term retention. We’ll recommend a retention schedule that balances storage costs with recovery needs.

Can we test our backup systems without disrupting business?

Absolutely. We can test restore procedures on non-critical data or during off-hours to verify everything works without affecting your daily operations. Regular testing is part of good backup management.

What happens if our internet goes down during a disaster?

Good disaster recovery planning includes backup communication methods and offline access to critical systems. We can set up local backup systems that work even when your internet connection doesn’t.

How much will business continuity solutions cost?

Costs vary based on your business size, critical systems, and recovery time requirements. Many small businesses are surprised to learn that basic business continuity services cost less than they expected – especially compared to the potential cost of extended downtime.

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Let’s discuss your current backup situation and create a business continuity plan that gives you peace of mind. Because the best disaster recovery plan is the one you hope you’ll never need but know you can count on.

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Contact us today for a free consultation. We’ll show you exactly how the right IT support can transform your daily operations and give you back time to focus on growing your business.