DRP

Since its birth in the late 1970s, our industry has started processing on mid-range systems, and most recently, network and work area repair. Whenever accidents, disasters and natural events interrupt commercial activities, one thing is certain: companies lose money. How much money often depends on how prepared companies are for dealing with company interruptions. A current, well-planned and really well-rehearsed disaster plan often spells the difference between smoothly and quickly returning to commerce as usual or reeling from the devastating repercussions for months or even years. Any event that interrupts commerce due to the loss or denial of information required for normal operations becomes a major problem. A disaster reply plan (DRP) is a blueprint for recovering from these events. It does not seek to duplicate a company. Rather, its intent is to increase the chances of survival and to decrease the effects of the loss. DRP is not a trivial process. In addition to the extensive set of tasks that should be performed, it is filled with potential pitfalls that even the best-meaning, intelligent people within the organization can overlook. Regardless of whether the plan is developed using internal expertise, external professionals can help. DRP is an essential process for companies. Simply put, it just might be a matter of corporate survival. Besides the standard reasons, legal requirements, customer opinions, competitive edge, responsibility to stockholders and employees, plus other frequently touted justifications, why bother with DRP? Disaster and contingency planning are not just for big companies. They are not just for data centers or networks. Every company including sole traders can benefit from the reasons not often considered.