If your small business has valuable data, a Backup and Disaster Recovery (BDR) solution can help protect data loss due to system failures or disasters. According to Clutch, a Washington, DC based firm, 60% of businesses that lose data will shut down within 6 months. When the worst or unexpected occurs, a BDR can be the life line that keeps your business up and running.
Here are three reasons why small businesses should implement a BDR:
1) Ransomware increase and sophistication
It’s been widely reported that ransomware will continue to rise. A 2017 report shows that a company is hit by ransomware every 40 seconds (Barkly). More so, ransomware is becoming more sophisticated with Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning enhancements.
2) Hardware failure
As reported by Dynamic Business Technologies, 45 percent of unplanned downtime can be attributed to hardware failures. Many hardware failures occur without warning and can leave a business vulnerable.
3) Regular backup and peace of mind
When a network failure occurs, the loss of important business data can be devastating. BDRs allow for peace of mind that your data is securely backed up. A reliable backup strategy allows you to focus on other business priorities instead of worrying about whether your data is backed-up.
Unfortunately, small businesses are susceptible to data loss due to the rise in cyberattacks and other unfortunate disasters that can devastate a company. BDRs can help protect your business data from loss by allowing companies to be proactive towards disaster. Implementing a BDR solution can minimize the impact of attacks and catastrophes that can affect your business in the future.
