I.T. Emergency Preparedness For Your Business + Q & A

In today's unpredictable world, Business Continuity and Emergency Preparedness are at the forefront of every business owner's mind. The recent COVID-19 pandemic has cast a spotlight on the critical importance of Continuity Planning. Such planning not only helps businesses navigate the immediate disruptions caused by a disaster but also lays the groundwork for recovery and sustained operations.

Recognizing the urgency of this topic, our President, Michael Sugrue, led a webinar on "I.T. Emergency Preparedness" on Tuesday, May 5th at 12pm EST. The webinar was a treasure trove of information, offering practical advice and strategies to ensure your business remains resilient in the face of adversity.

Here's a snapshot of the valuable insights shared:

• Business Continuity & Disaster Planning: An exploration of strategies to ensure your business can continue operations during and after a disaster.
• Cloud Services: How leveraging cloud technology can provide flexible and secure access to your business's critical data and applications.
• Remote Access: Solutions for maintaining productivity when your workforce is operating from locations outside the traditional office environment.
• Backup/Disaster Recovery/Business Continuity: Understanding the importance of data backup and recovery plans as a part of your overall business continuity strategy.
• IT Security: Best practices for protecting your business from cyber threats, especially when your operations and data are more exposed due to remote work.
• Other Considerations: Additional factors to consider when planning for business continuity, including legal, logistical, and human resource implications.

This webinar was not just a learning opportunity but a call to action for business owners to prioritize and refine their emergency preparedness plans. It emphasized the benefits of being proactive rather than reactive when it comes to disaster planning, ensuring that your business can withstand and emerge stronger from any crisis.