During this time of year, the threat of fire, flood, severe storms, water damage from office sprinklers, and even theft is very real. One of the most valuable assets for any company is its data. Hardware and software can easily be replaced, but a company’s data cannot! As a reminder to all of our clients and friends, here are some simple things you should do to make sure your company is ready for any natural disaster.
1) Back Up Your Data Remotely! Everyone knows that data should be backed up on a daily basis, but many people still use in-house backup systems that will get damaged in a natural disaster or fire and can easily be stolen. We recommended backing up all data to an off-site location, and we offer this as a service to our clients.
2) Use A Quality Surge Protector With an Uninterruptible Power Supply Battery. A high-quality surge protector combined with an uninterruptible power supply battery backup will go a long way in protecting sensitive electronic equipment from surges and other electronic irregularities that can destroy your computer’s circuitry.
3) Make Sure Your Servers Are Off The Floor Or In The Cloud. If your office gets flooded, having your equipment off the floor will prevent it from being completely destroyed, Server Racks can be purchased and installed very inexpensively. Or consider moving your critical Equipment to the cloud and be protected no matter the weather!
4) Have A Disaster Recovery And Business Continuity Plan. Every business should have some type of plan in place for continued operations after a disaster. Would people know where to go? Who to call? How to log in and access data remotely? Hopefully, you’ll never need it, but having a simple plan will make you sleep a lot easier at night knowing you have a way to continue to operate when disaster strikes.
