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With winter rapidly approaching, many companies are planning for the upcoming year. The end of the year provides a great opportunity to reflect on the previous year and determine where changes can be made to enhance your current processes. A process audit allows companies to assess, understand, and plan for process changes, making implementation much…

The new year is fast approaching. Many companies use this time to prepare their strategies for growth and improve their processes, procedures, and technology to position their business better and meet the new year’s challenges. A big goal for many companies in recent years involves adding more cloud computing resources. While cloud computing has been…

The High Cost of Business Interruptions Disaster planning is a crucial part of any company’s business continuity plan. In 2019, the economic losses from 409 total natural disasters exceeded $232 billion USD, and only a fraction of these losses were insured. And while it may be tempting to think that these disasters only impacted a…

Prior to the pandemic, many forward-thinking business leaders had already begun moving certain tasks into a remote environment. Post-pandemic, a large portion of the total workforce is now on a completely remote or hybrid working schedule. And while this arrangement can be very effective at helping your company stay lean and efficient, it can also…

Cloud computing has taken off in recent years, largely because of the many business benefits that it can provide. And while a lot of the material discussing the benefits focuses on cost savings and the ability to achieve scalability, cloud computing can also make your business much more flexible. In short, cloud computing solutions can…

As a business owner, you likely had a vision for your company’s growth and trajectory. And while some elements of that initial plan may have gone accordingly, it is likely that many unforeseen circumstances have also impacted its growth. In modern times, economic conditions have been highly turbulent and can be impacted by many factors,…

Business continuity planning is a company’s framework for responding to natural and manmade disasters. Because the scope of business continuity planning includes natural disasters, it’s vital to consider the benefits of planning for these types of disasters with a disaster recovery plan. This is especially true in the face of increasing numbers of major weather…

Many organizations are looking for ways to continue evolving and moving their business forward, likely into a new era also marked by rapid evolution and changing customer preferences. And while many leaders focus on business plans and new product offerings as a way to evolve, technological changes must also be a part of this plan….

Due to the tremendous benefits that it can provide, cloud computing has become much more prevalent in the business setting. However, as with any other tech innovation, security concerns must be addressed to minimize the risk of a cyber attack. And while it may be tempting to think that if you contract with a cloud…

Cloud computing has rapidly grown in popularity, as it provides many business benefits. As cloud computing becomes more popular, it is becoming more important to understand the different types of cloud deployment models available. The best deployment architecture varies depending upon the amount of data you want to store and who has access to the…

It’s common in many industries to use the terms disaster recovery and business continuity interchangeably. The confusion likely stems from similarities in planning for a disaster and planning for a disruption that may impact your ability to conduct business. However, these two terms don’t quite mean the same thing. The Difference Between Disaster Recovery and…

With the ever-growing threat of cybercrime presenting serious risks for many businesses, it’s no wonder that many business owners are turning to cyber insurance as a way to mitigate this threat. Even just a few years ago, cyber insurance was considered a luxury or an unnecessary expense, depending on who you asked. But things have…