Companies are using data management systems to integrate all their data, from back office financial information to front office manufacturing schedules, warehouse management and distribution systems. The Internet E-commerce introduces its own new vulnerabilities. Even companies that don't sell over the Internet are bound up and down the supply chain with Intranets, extranets or other electronic ties to suppliers, customers and regulatory agencies. The Internet uses add exposure to intrusions and potential leaks of sensitive data used in e-commerce.
Many businesses operate on a daily basis without emergency response procedures.
Fundamentally, a disaster is anything that disrupts IT-based business processes. But something as simple as hardware failure or computer virus can significantly impact the businesses. The results of a long-term study show that losing the use of data processing centers for even a few days can damage company's health. A business interuption can cause a company to lose market share, image and credibility, reduce customer satisfaction or brand value and strain relationships with suppliers and alliance partners. The survival of your business, functioning efficiently and uninterupted is most important to you.