Cybertron Blog

Are you under the impression that having a backup is the same thing as a successful recovery? These days, businesses think they are mutually exclusive, but the fact remains that having a backup synced to the cloud is not enough to keep your business running when the odds are against you. In fact, your files might be fine, but your business could be dead in the water due to ongoing downtime.

The concept of backups isn’t new. A lot of people have a spare key, and the idea of a spare tire is pretty universally known. While either example could easily make or break someone’s day, the stakes are exponentially higher when business data is involved.

This is why a comprehensive business continuity plan—including a disaster recovery strategy, complete with backup readiness—is essential.

If you run a business you know that downtime isn't just an inconvenience, it's a problem. That's where failover comes in. If you've ever wondered how major websites and services seem to stay operational even when something goes wrong, failover is a key part of the answer.

Data loss is looming on the horizon, not just for you, but for all unprepared businesses. Are you confident in your ability to recover from a potential data loss incident? Like any IT challenge and risk, it helps to know what you’re up against, so today, we’re covering three of the most common data loss scenarios so you can be prepared for them well in advance.

Do you know what goes into a successful data backup strategy? If not, know that your business depends on these contingencies to confidently face the challenges of today’s business world. Today, we’re breaking down the essentials of a sound backup strategy—and trust us when we say it’s more complicated than you think.