Why the Cloud is your Best Friend this Hurricane Season
Sure, hurricanes have LOTS OF CLOUDS, but those aren’t friendly!
A good cloud solution for Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity is like a friend because:
It’s reliable and always there when you need it
It’s flexible and adapts to the ups and downs
It’s trustworthy to protect your important stuff
The comparison might seem simplistic but if it makes sense, then keep reading!
Having an effective Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity or DR/BC Plan for your team is critical to a successful operation during hurricane season. Businesses in Florida are especially vulnerable to hurricanes given its tropical climate. NOAA predicted a “60% chance of an above-normal season” for the 2020 hurricane forecast. This means from June 1st through November 30th, businesses close to the Atlantic Ocean are at risk of potentially enduring six major hurricanes.
How can cloud services fit into your Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity Plan? The cloud can securely protect your files from the detrimental impact hurricanes can have on your business. Files left on a single device are at risk to be lost, damaged, or stolen. However, if important documents for your business are on the cloud, they will remain intact in the event your computer or server is compromised. Here are some reasons your business should choose to use the cloud:
Files are more secure in the cloud. Someone could steal files on a physical device, but cloud backups are securely encrypted with strong passwords.
Easily manage files when deleting or creating them on the cloud. Files can also be shared across your company to allow for easy collaboration and communication.
Cloud backups are quick and easy with high-speed Internet connections
Today, businesses interested in utilizing the cloud to optimize and protect company operations can find a variety of cloud product offerings. Microsoft has an especially effective suite of products available in their Business License. A few of these tools includes:
Teams – Communication & Collaboration
Microsoft Teams is a communication and collaboration platform that can be used for workplace chat, video meetings, file storage, file collaboration, and application integration. This product integrates seamlessly with the other products provided in Business License from Microsoft, while also allowing integration of non-Microsoft applications. Teams is a valuable resource when your business is forced to work and communicate remotely as the application is available on mobile and desktop devices.
SharePoint – Storage & Organization
SharePoint is a web-based intranet platform that works alongside the Microsoft Office suite of products. SharePoint is primarily utilized for document management and storage, but also allows for optimization as it is customizable to your business. SharePoint is another helpful tool for collaboration both inside and outside the office as your documents are easily accessible to your team in case your business needs to go remote.
Azure Backup – Send Data to the Cloud
Azure is a cost-effective, easy-to-use cloud backup solution. Azure Backup simplifies data recovery and is much easier to set up than other cloud backup services. Azure provides a variety of useful features such as: Azure and on-site backup, application consistency, secure cloud backup data, and easy cloud backup management. Azure is a must-have product for your cloud backup plan in order to securely protect your company's information from the threats posed by hurricanes and other disasters.
Overall, the cloud is a “friendly” tool when your business is at risk. All these products and more are available with a Business License from Microsoft. This hurricane season ensure your files are safe by utilizing the cloud. As a Microsoft partner, Infotect can ensure your business finds the best cloud products for your business. Want to learn more about how to integrate the cloud into your Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity plan? Contact Infotect for cloud consulting services. Email us at cloudexpert@infotectdesign.com or call our office at (813) 630-2400.
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