Cloud Voice & Data (CVD) is excited to support the Northern Rivers community by getting involved in the Business Beyond Disaster program. CVD’s Managing Director (Trent) and Project & Technical Assurance Manager (Nicola) share their experiences of helping businesses prepare for disaster and insights on how to leverage technology to protect critical information and improve business continuity.
Business Beyond Disasters:
The Business Beyond Disaster program is an initiative from Resilient Ready and is designed to help businesses recover from and maintain operations during disasters. Commencing March 2025, the ‘Business Beyond Disasters’ program is a new, tailored on-line business capability building training program, designed to boost business resilience and economic adaptation in the Northern Rivers.
We are excited to share an incredible opportunity to strengthen your business’s resilience through the Business Beyond Disaster program. By participating, you can access expert advice, hear from local businesses in the community, and learn how you can prepare your business for disaster.
Learn more by attending an upcoming Information Session!
When disasters strike, businesses need to quickly recover and keep going. Technology plays a huge role in this, and Cloud Voice & Data (CVD) is here to help, making sure businesses stay up and running.
How Cloud Voice & Data (CVD) Helps
Cloud Voice & Data (CVD) is crucial in disaster recovery and business continuity programs. Using advanced cloud technologies, CVD offers strong solutions to keep important business functions going, even during tough times. This includes:
- Unified Communications: Keeping communication lines open for employees, customers, and stakeholders.
- Data Backup and Recovery: Providing secure and reliable data storage to protect important information.
- Remote Work Enablement: Allowing remote work to keep productivity up when offices are closed.
- Scalability and Flexibility: Offering scalable solutions that can adapt to the changing needs of a business during a disaster.
Tips to Prepare for Disasters from a Technology Perspective
Being prepared can reduce the impact of disasters on business operations. Here are some tech-focused tips to help businesses get ready:
- Create a Comprehensive Disaster Recovery Plan: Detail the steps needed to recover from different types of disasters. This plan should include data backup protocols, communication strategies, and roles and responsibilities.
- Use Cloud-Based Solutions: Store data and run applications with cloud services. Cloud solutions offer more flexibility and accessibility, making it easier to recover data and maintain operations remotely.
- Regularly Test and Update Systems: Conduct regular drills and tests to make sure all technology and processes work correctly during a disaster. Update systems and plans as needed to address new threats.
- Train Employees: Make sure all employees know the disaster response procedures and how to use technology tools. This training should be ongoing to include new technologies and updates.
- Secure Your Network: Implement strong cybersecurity measures to protect against cyber threats, which can be more common during a crisis.
Get Involved and Reach Out to CVD
Businesses can’t afford to be unprepared for disasters. By partnering with Cloud Voice & Data (CVD), companies can get expert advice and top-notch technology solutions to boost their disaster preparedness and recovery efforts.
We encourage all businesses to join disaster preparedness programs, such as the Business Beyond Disaster program, and reach out to CVD for extra support, help, or advice. Together, we can build a stronger business community, ready to tackle any challenge.
By taking these steps, businesses can ensure they are well-prepared to deal with disasters, maintaining continuity and protecting their most valuable assets.
We invite you to explore more about how Cloud Voice & Data (CVD) can help your business stay prepared. Follow the links for detailed information and join us in building a stronger, disaster-ready business community.
Learn More:
- Resilient Ready: Home – Resilient Ready
- Business Beyond Disasters Northern Rivers: Business Beyond Disasters Northern Rivers – Resilient Ready
- Business Beyond Disasters information sessions: Business Beyond Disasters information sessions | Humanitix
