Discover how Portland Managed Services tests disaster recovery plans to improve recovery readiness and business resilience.

Discover the real consequences of operating without a business continuity plan, from costly downtime and data loss to compliance risks and prolonged business disruption.

Let’s be honest: disaster recovery (DR) is one of those IT topics most of us would rather ignore until an emergency forces the issue. It’s easy to push it to the back burner, especially when persistent myths make you feel safer than you actually are. Let’s set the record straight and break down six common […]

A practical crisis communication playbook to help businesses clearly update customers, employees, and vendors when systems fail or operations break.

Many businesses believe they’re protected simply because they have backups or use cloud services. This article explores common disaster recovery myths and explains why a comprehensive, tested recovery strategy is essential for long-term business continuity. When business leaders think about disaster recovery (DR), the conversation often centers on backups. If the data is backed up, […]

Ransomware attacks on small businesses are rising fast, causing operational disruption and long-term damage beyond the ransom payment.

It’s easy to fall into the trap of thinking that once your data is in the cloud, it’s safe forever. The scalability and convenience of modern cloud computing often mask a harsh reality: servers fail, humans make mistakes, and cyberattacks happen. History is filled with examples of companies that trusted the cloud implicitly, only to […]

Let’s break this down clearly, without jargon, so you can decide what your business actually needs.

In this blog, we will explore how AI-powered backups are reshaping SMB data protection and why they’re becoming the go-to choice for modern small business backup strategies.

Businesses are vulnerable to a range of disruptions, including server failures, unexpected power outages, and natural disasters. To mitigate the damage and ensure your company remains operational, it’s crucial to have a business continuity plan (BCP). This article outlines five key BCP tactics every company should implement — strategies that can save you time, money, […]