What exactly is business continuity and why is it so important? When disaster strikes, businesses must be able to continue their operations. Every minute of downtime costs money, and if the disruption takes too long, a full recovery may not be feasible. In this post, we outline everything you need to know about business continuity and how to achieve it. Plus, you’ll find a business continuity plan template for small businesses, answers to frequently asked questions, tips for disaster recovery and more. So you can be fully prepared for a disaster and keep the business running. What is business ..read more

The 2024 hurricane season could be the worst on record, according to researchers at the University of Pennsylvania. Climate scientists predict we’ll see 33 storms between now and November 30 – the highest count ever projected. If you haven’t updated your hurricane disaster recovery plan in a while, now’s the time. Here’s what to expect for this year’s hurricane season and how to make sure your organization is prepared. Will 2024 be a bad hurricane season? If researchers’ projections are accurate, yes – the 2024 North Atlantic hurricane season could be one of the most active in modern history ..read more

When you run a business, hardware failures are more than just an inconvenience. Hardware damage and system malfunctions are among the top causes of data loss. And data loss often translates to operational disruptions, financial losses, and reduced productivity. While some system errors are unavoidable, there are ways to prevent data loss from hardware failures and ensure you can keep your operations up and running — even if all your servers are toast. Let’s break down what you need to do to protect your data and your business from the threat of hardware failures. How Does Hardw ..read more

Working with a Datto Partner is the only way to equip your organization with Datto’s award-winning data backup and business continuity solutions. But Datto Partners don’t merely sell Datto products. These partners are an invaluable resource for information and expertise on Datto’s solutions. They are the direct liaison between Datto and your organization, helping with every aspect of the deployment, including ongoing system management, support, disaster recovery processes and so much more. At Invenio IT, we’re proud to be one of the few top-tier Blue Diamond Datto Partners – out of more than ..read more

Constantly worrying about potential disasters isn’t good for your stress level or your organization, but that doesn’t mean you should ignore them. A disaster recovery scenarios test offers the peace of mind that your business will recover when an operational disruption occurs. However, knowing which disaster recovery scenarios to test can be tricky, particularly in an era when threats are constantly evolving. Some businesses only test scenarios that affect their IT or data backup systems. Others test recovery plans solely for a natural disaster or—given the events of ..read more

Your company firewall is the first line of defense against threats to your network, servers and devices. But not all firewalls are made equally. Today’s cyber threats are more sophisticated than ever. Organizations that want to stop ransomware and other malicious traffic from entering their network need to deploy stronger safeguards. In this post, we look at the evolving role of company firewalls and the security advantages of implementing smarter security solutions from providers like Sophos and Field Effect. The core goal of a company firewall The fundamental objective of a network firewall ..read more

Choosing the right business continuity providers will ensure that your business can rapidly recover after an operational disruption. But with so many different companies that provide business continuity services, the choices can be overwhelming. In this post, we’ll look at some of the key players in the industry, from data backup solutions to disaster recovery planning. To help narrow your options, we’ve divided providers by their area of focus, which will enable you to identify the right partners based on the individual needs of your business. Recommended Business Continuity Providers Always ..read more

Datto Backup FAQs Have questions about Datto? Our Datto FAQ has the answers. If you’re comparing BCDR solutions, it’s important to evaluate each option carefully to ensure you choose the right fit for your needs. We’ve put together some of the most frequently asked questions about Datto backup to help you make an informed decision. If you have a question you don’t see here, feel free to give us a call at (646) 395-1170. What is Datto? Datto is the maker of several data backup and business continuity solutions, including its flagship BCDR product, the Datto SIRIS, and ALTO, which is designed fo ..read more

A few years ago, we stumbled across a great article by ZDNet titled, “Ransomware is now so awful it’s actually making us take security seriously.” The upshot was this: ransomware’s destruction comes with a silver lining. It’s so bad that it’s finally forcing organizations to invest more in their corporate data backup systems. But then WannaCry happened, and thousands of companies were caught with their patches down. (Their O/Ses weren’t up to date, and their data recovery systems weren’t so good either, assuming they had these systems implemented at all.) Then Petya happened, and th ..read more

If a disaster struck your business tomorrow, how long would it take to get your operations up and running again? It’s a frightening question that a lot of business owners would rather not consider. It’s also the heart of business continuity management (BCM). Rather than closing your eyes and hoping that nothing bad ever happens, BCM prepares you for every possible scenario. It’s critical to your organization’s long-term success and your ability to bounce back after an emergency. In this post, we’ll explain why no one should ignore BCM and walk you through the 11 essential components of s ..read more