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The New Rules For IT Disaster Recovery

Techstrong ITSM, Tuesday, October 8th, 2024

Disasters are on the rise, and today's enterprise IT organizations must be better prepared for unpredictable disruptions than they were a decade ago. In 2023, the U.S. experienced more billion-dollar climate disasters than ever before, with damages estimated at $92 billion, according to NOAA.

Additionally, man-made disasters, particularly sophisticated ransomware attacks, are becoming increasingly common. Geopolitical tensions are also putting immense pressure on urban infrastructure.

These factors have contributed to a higher-risk business landscape. Data is arguably an organization's most valuable asset, and safeguarding it from various threats is becoming increasingly complex. Failure to protect this data can lead to catastrophic consequences, eroding customer trust and resulting in significant revenue losses.

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