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The only way to identify gaps in your business continuity and disaster recovery plan is to test, test, test.

05 June 2019

The business case for having a business continuity (BC) and disaster recovery (DR) plan is quite simple – uptime guarantees productivity. Without it, organisations can’t deliver their services. Should a disaster strike, having a documented strategy ensures that all stakeholders know what they’re supposed to be doing, says Byron Horn-Botha, Arcserve’s lead for channel and partnerships. From making sure that you’re protecting the right material, to highlighting flaws and inefficiencies, creating a well thought-out plan means that you can very quickly identify what works and what doesn’t, he adds.

In 2019, a study conducted by the Business Continuity Institute revealed that over two-thirds (71%) of organisations activated their response plans at least once in the last 12 months. This is consistent with last year’s results and showcases the importance of response plans, as the majority of organisations have already had to deploy them in response to a real incident.

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