Business Continuity: What Do Those Words Mean To You?Solem, Linnea
The expectations for business continuity have changed as the technology landscape has evolved. For example, most businesses used to think about RTOs in terms of so-called tier 1 applications, but less expensive cloud computing options, such as pilot lights, mean that organizations can afford to cr...
Inefficient business processes are more than just a time drag. They can put a strain on a company’s profitability, hamper its ability to meet consumer demand and make it harder for employees to do their jobs. Without proper management, small issues that go undetected can mushroom into real p...
Disruption is an inevitable part of doing business, but it doesn’t have to mean the end of your business. What is business continuity – and how can it protect your organization? Business continuity is the process to minimize the risk of disruption. Specifically, business continu...
For example, most businesses used to think about RTOs in terms of so-called tier 1 applications, but less expensive cloud computing options, such as pilot lights, mean that organizations can afford to create business continuity plans for all their applications....
That means it needs to be well understood by high-level staff. However, it doesn’t mean that each person involved needs to understand each step. Business Recovery Plans are often highly complex; while a few individuals need to have oversight for the entire process, most staff involved need ...
That’s where a business continuity plan (BCP) comes in. A BCP is a roadmap that helps a company work during and after a crisis. It covers all parts of a business, from IT systems to employee safety. A good BCP can mean the difference between a company bouncing back or shutting ...
There will be some features that are unique or particularly crucial to a continuity plan during a pandemic. For example, the real impact on the organisation may take much longer to understand than it might do in the event of a one-off disaster (such as a fire or flood), while its globa...
Unexpected events or disasters can sometimes mean changes to business’ budgets and procedures. As such, staff may need to be retrained or reassigned to new roles to support the continuity of the business. Use available technology to support employees In your continuity planning, technology can help...
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