Fort Walton Beach, FL – March 31, 2025 – In recognition of World Backup Day, managed IT provider Bit-Wizards encourages companies to recognize and evaluate the role backups play in their business continuity and disaster recovery (BCDR) plans. Backups are integral to protecting a company's longevity in the face of data loss from various causes, whether it's due to device failure or a significant weather event.
Unfortunately, business owners often neglect to create backups or follow data resiliency best practices. According to a 2024 survey from Handy Recovery Advisor, only 33% of people regularly back up their data, and roughly 50% only create backups of financial files, passwords, and other important information. Another concerning statistic is that over 60% think a data sync is the same thing as a backup.
Starting to create backups is a great first step, but it doesn't meet the minimum standards for a thorough BCDR plan. The most important thing businesses should do to ensure the resiliency of their data is to test their backups. Sam Blowes, Director of Solution Consulting at Bit-Wizards, compares backups to Lego sets yet to be built to illustrate the need for testing.
"Thinking the backup itself will work without restoration is like dumping a box of Lego pieces onto a table and calling it a complete build. All the parts are there, but they are not a solution unless you add the process of incorporating the backups into a new system."
Backups are just one part of a comprehensive BCDR plan that can protect your business from worst-case scenarios. Instead of waiting for a disaster to find out if your company's prepared, you should start evaluating your measures now. If you're unsure whether your team uses backups or has a sufficient BCDR plan, working with a managed service provider can help.
With Managed IT Services from Bit-Wizards, you can rest assured knowing your business is protected from the worst. Our BCDR efforts keep you up and running with the cloud, backup creation and testing, disaster preparation, and more. Our Wizards know to expect the unexpected, meaning your team can avoid downtime from everyday interruptions, incoming disasters, and anything in between.
Click here to get in touch with Bit-Wizards and learn more about backups for your business.
