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Disasters can strike at any moment, leaving businesses vulnerable to costly disruptions. Natural disasters, cyberattacks, and power outages are just a few examples of incidents that can severely impact a business’s operations. Without a disaster recovery plan (DRP), businesses risk significant financial losses and damage to their reputation.

In this blog post, we’ll explore the benefits of having a DRP and why every business needs one.

The “Benefits of Being Prepared” Having a DRP in place can provide numerous benefits to businesses, including:

1. Minimizing Downtime

A DRP can help businesses recover quickly from disasters, minimizing downtime and reducing the impact on operations. According to a recent study, the average cost of downtime for businesses is $5,600 per minute. By having a DRP in place, businesses can significantly reduce these costs.

2. Protecting Data and Assets

A DRP can also help businesses protect their data and assets in the event of a disaster. By having backup systems and procedures in place, businesses can ensure that critical data and assets are protected and can be recovered in the event of an incident.

3. Maintaining Customer Confidence

A disaster can significantly impact a business’s reputation and customer confidence. By having a DRP in place, businesses can demonstrate their commitment to preparedness and resilience, which can help maintain customer confidence even in the event of a disaster.

4. Meeting Compliance Requirements

Many industries have specific compliance requirements for disaster preparedness and recovery. Having a DRP in place can help businesses meet these requirements and avoid costly fines and penalties.

Why Every Business Needs a DRP The following statistics highlight the importance of having a DRP in place:

1. According to The National Cyber Security Alliance, 60% of small businesses that experience a cyberattack go out of business within six months.
2. 93% of businesses that suffer a significant data loss are out of business within five years, According to The US Small Business Administration.
3. Federal Emergency Management Agency stated, 40% of businesses that experience a disaster never reopen.
4. 71% of businesses that experience a disaster do not have a DRP in place: source National Small Business Association.

Disasters can strike at any moment, and businesses that are not prepared risk significant financial losses and damage to their reputation. Having a DRP in place can help businesses minimize downtime, protect their data and assets, maintain customer confidence, and meet compliance requirements. The statistics show that businesses that are not prepared for disasters are at a high risk of going out of business.

Don’t be one of those businesses. Invest in a DRP today and protect your business from the unexpected.

Contact us today for your Disaster Recovery (DR) needs at sale@pcis.ng or call: (+234) 913-013-2959