Info-Tech Research Group's latest blueprint provides key strategies for organizations to maintain continuity during power outages and emphasizes the importance of preparedness for operational resiliency. This study outlines proactive measures to protect operations from the increasing frequency of power outages and strengthen both strategic planning and crisis response capabilities.
TORONTO, May 3, 2024 /PRNewswire/ – In today's digital environment, uninterrupted operations during power outages is critical for any organization, as interruptions can lead to significant operational and financial losses. is. To help organizations become more resilient to power outages, Info-Tech Research Group has released a new blueprint, Maintain Continuity in a Power Outage. This newly released study prepares for specific outage scenarios, conducts regular testing, and performs a comprehensive business impact analysis to protect operations and reduce the risk of significant downtime. The importance of doing so is emphasized.
Info-Tech Research Group's Maintaining Continuity During Outages Blueprint provides insights to hone your organization's ability to respond and maintain continuity during outages. (CNW Group/Infotech Research Group)
“There is a significant risk of rolling blackouts around the world due to potential natural gas shortages, weather events such as hurricanes, floods, droughts, and wildfires, as well as the collapse of electrical grids in some developing countries. ” said Vice President Mark Tauszek. , Research Fellowship and Distinguished Analyst at the Info-Tech Research Group. “We typically discuss disaster response planning (DRP) and business continuity planning (BCP) as overarching plans that cover all technology areas and business processes. However, when more critical issues arise, We recommend narrowing the scope to one incident or event.
Info-Tech's blueprint details how organizations can specifically prepare for and manage power outages to maintain business continuity. The report highlights the need for organizations to thoroughly analyze business impacts and develop focused disaster response strategies that address the most likely scenarios, such as power outages. This approach involves creating detailed scenario-specific recovery workflows and testing these plans regularly to ensure readiness.
Our guiding principle is to prepare as if a power outage is almost certain. If you don't have a documented DRP or BCP, or if they are outdated and untested, use this opportunity to focus on one event: a power outage. ” he explains Tauschek. Create an honest tabletop plan, develop a recovery workflow, and test your ability to maintain business continuity during a power outage.
The company also emphasizes the importance of a multi-layered backup power strategy that incorporates solutions such as uninterruptible power supply (UPS) systems, generators and, in some cases, renewable energy options to ensure resiliency during extended power outages. It emphasizes gender. This multifaceted approach helps organizations respond effectively to immediate disruptions and maintain critical operations during extended power outages, and is a best practice for business continuity in unpredictable environments. It will be in line with this.
All organizations should maintain a comprehensive disaster recovery and business continuity plan. However, Info-Tech advises organizations in areas that are particularly susceptible to power outages to prioritize improving the following processes to enhance their ability to respond to such disruptions and maintain operations: I am.
1. Conduct a Business Impact Analysis (BIA):
Understand dependencies and impacts, and define outage recovery times and recovery point objectives.
2. Execute the tabletop plan.
Tabletop exercises are the most effective way to test your business recovery capabilities and increase your company's confidence.
3. Make your recovery workflow practical.
Create a draft recovery workflow by documenting the steps identified in the tabletop exercise.
4. Unplug – Test backup and recovery.
It is essential to actually test your recovery workflow to ensure that your process is effective.
By implementing the strategies outlined in the Info-Tech blueprint, organizations can maintain critical functions even under adverse conditions, protecting assets, minimizing downtime, and improving service reliability. Can be maintained. This strategic preparation is invaluable in fostering resilience and trust among stakeholders and positioning organizations for sustained success in an unpredictable environment.
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