Disaster Recovery as a Service (DRaaS) has become increasingly popular among Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) in recent years. This is because SMEs are vulnerable to disasters and interruptions such as cyber-attacks, natural disasters, and hardware failures, and more.
Before we discuss how SMEs can benefit from Disaster Recovery as a Service (DRaaS), let’s first understand what it is.
What is Disaster Recovery as a Service (DRaaS)?
Disaster Recovery as a Service (DRaaS) is a cloud-based service that allows businesses to switch to a virtual replica of their server environment in the event of a disaster. DRaaS drastically reduces downtime and saves businesses lots of money.
How does it work?
DRaaS software replicates your server environment, data and applications to a secure offsite (cloud) location. This means that in the event of a disaster or unplanned downtime, you can seamlessly switch (failover) to the virtual replica of your server environment and continue business operations as if nothing ever happened.
Why is DRaaS essential for SMEs?
Protects against downtime and data loss
Disasters and unplanned downtime can result in devastating consequences for SMEs. These consequences may include financial losses, a damaged reputation, and even business closure. With a reliable DRaaS solution, however, you can seamlessly switch over to the virtual replica of your server and continue business operations.
Offers a scalable disaster recovery solution
SMEs often experience growth and expansion, which can result in increased data, hardware, and software needs. DRaaS offers a scalable disaster recovery solution that can be easily expanded and altered to accommodate your business needs. This means that you can quickly and easily add new applications, data, and users as your business grows. You also have the ability to modify virtual hardware specs of your failover (virtual) server.
Ensures compliance
Most SMEs are subject to regulatory compliance standards, therefore DRaaS ensures that your data and applications are protected and compliant with these standards. This minimises the risk of penalties and fines, ensuring that your business can continue to operate without interruption.
Provides peace of mind
Disasters can be unpredictable and can strike at any time. DRaaS provides peace of mind, knowing that your business is protected against such threats. This allows you to focus on running your business, without worrying about the impact of disasters.
Now that you know how SMEs can benefit from a reliable Disaster Recovery as a Service (DRaaS) solution, it’s time to start your worry-free DRaaS journey. Explore IronTree’s world-class Disaster Recovery as a Service (DRaaS), powered by Acronis.
