Initiation
Phase
We meet with your project team to validate the scope of the
plan, identify key people and take an inventory of the
processes or business units needed for the project. This
phase sets the parameters, establishes the sponsorship of
your executives and employees and trains your team in the
project objectives and methodology. In addition, our
consultants meet regularly with your project managers and
staff to maintain open, two-way communications.
Business Impact Analysis Phase
The goal of the Business Impact Analysis is to define the
operational and financial impacts of an interruption to your
business. In addition, the Business Impact Analysis reveals
recovery time objectives and interdependencies needed to
develop effective strategies for more precise plan
development.
Strategy Development Phase
Using the information from the Business Impact Analysis as a
foundation, business continuity strategies are formulated
and budgetary costs developed. The critical time frames and
impacts from the BIA will be used to determine which
contingency strategies are viable. These strategies will be
developed and budgeted to define contingency and
implementation requirements.
Plan Development Phase
Only after the prior phases are completed do we develop the
actual recovery plan. We attend to the smallest details
throughout, knowing that an incorrect phone number or
misplaced data file can derail your recovery efforts. It is
important to note that we develop your plan objectively,
without bias toward any vendor-specific technology
platforms, programs, or support facilities.
Testing and Maintenance Phase
Through testing and training exercises, we verify that the
plan functions correctly and will be used effectively. By
including tailored user procedures, we also ensure that your
staff follows a regular, certified schedule of maintenance,
testing and update procedures.
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