Business files 'need to be backed up'
Apr 09 2008
Businesses should ensure their files are backed up to ensure that they can be retrieved in the event of emergency, according to the Association of British Insurers (ABI).
The impact of events such as flooding or fire depends on your contingency planning for such an event, explains spokesperson for the association, Kelly Ostler-Coyle.
Files need to be stored elsewhere, whether at home or in a separate server at a different site to enable a firm to get up and running quickly, she comments.
Effects of disasters can be wide-ranging, and not only for those directly affected by them.
Ms Ostler-Coyle says: 'Any event has a knock-on effect, the fact one business is affected directly could affect your business.
'It's about your ability to deal with any given event,' she adds.
Last summer's floods resulted in insurance claims from around 27,000 businesses according to the ABI.
And recent research carried out by AXA insurance found that seven in ten small businesses would be forced to close after being struck by an emergency.
The impact of events such as flooding or fire depends on your contingency planning for such an event, explains spokesperson for the association, Kelly Ostler-Coyle.
Files need to be stored elsewhere, whether at home or in a separate server at a different site to enable a firm to get up and running quickly, she comments.
Effects of disasters can be wide-ranging, and not only for those directly affected by them.
Ms Ostler-Coyle says: 'Any event has a knock-on effect, the fact one business is affected directly could affect your business.
'It's about your ability to deal with any given event,' she adds.
Last summer's floods resulted in insurance claims from around 27,000 businesses according to the ABI.
And recent research carried out by AXA insurance found that seven in ten small businesses would be forced to close after being struck by an emergency.
Comment by Andrew Marr
Wednesday 30th April 2008Data backup is becoming much simpler than years ago with many options available. Data can be backed up online as part of your backup policy. Storing to another drive and online is a simple method with two backups. Losing one days work would be bad enough, but weeks, months or even years of data could severely damage your operations. It is a must for any business. Andrew Marr, IT Consultant, www.andrewmarr.co.uk
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