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Cutover helps major organizations manage complex IT operations. Our CEO Ky Nichol explains how in 30 seconds:

Coming up this week: Attend our LinkedIn Live session to learn how to streamline hybrid #cloud #disasterrecovery with #automation and orchestration from an #AWS expert!

Navigating application recovery after a disaster event when you have hybrid #cloud infrastructure can be complex and challenging. In our upcoming LinkedIn Live session, experts from both Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Cutover will share insights on how to streamline hybrid disaster recovery with #automation and orchestration. Sign up now so you don’t miss it!

Last week was a great week for #resilience events on both sides of the pond. 🇬🇧 In London, CEO Ky Nichol spoke at the Operational & Organisational Resilience in #FinancialServices conference about application complexity and the proven value of using Cutover to meet DORA regulations. 🇺🇸 Meanwhile, SVP of Global Solutions Manish Patel shared insights on how Cutover works as the system of execution in an IT #disasterrecovery ecosystem at the GFMI Operational Resilience event in New York.

We've just released our 2nd annual IT disaster and #cyber recovery trends and insights report! Enterprises are rethinking IT #disasterrecovery and how to address the increase in IT-related #outages. #AI and #automation are seen as transformational technologies that may shape IT disaster recovery in coming years. “Our data shows that enterprises are excited about AI and automation and most expect an impact in the next 2-3 years,” states Ky Nichol, CEO of Cutover. “In 2024, we see the increase in outages and recovery time length and the need for investments to keep pace - and we can’t forget about regulations, which are increasing in complexity for IT DR.” Key findings from the 2024 report include:  🌧️ Similar to last year, most enterprises have experienced some IT-related business disruption in the last 12 months and many believe that cloud architecture outages take longer to fully recover from now compared to last year. ☝️ Only 52% of enterprises use multi-site active/active architectures for mission-critical or tier-one applications. 📋 Increasing regulation is a factor impacting resilience and IT disaster recovery processes, with more focus on evaluating IT partners and vendors, more consideration around what applications to put in the cloud, and more strategic focus on IT DR.  😞 While most businesses are aware of the significant risks of outdated disaster recovery procedures, one-third are still not evaluating or updating their DR plans regularly. 💵 Most organizations recognize they need to increase investment in IT disaster recovery automation. 🔧 Nearly half of organizations cite a lack of the skills needed to support a more automated approach as the key barrier to automating DR.  🤖 More than 75% of businesses anticipate that AI will transform IT disaster recovery - both in the design and execution of plans. Read the full report for more insights:

Hybrid #cloud infrastructure offers both on-premises control and cloud agility - but navigating application recovery after a disaster across multiple platforms is complex. Join our upcoming LinkedIn live session: Streamline hybrid DR with #automation and orchestration, on October 3rd, where Cutover's VP of Product Marketing Walter Kenrich will be discussing how to navigate hybrid cloud recovery with Amazon Web Services (AWS) expert Mark Jaggers.

Can hyper-#automation become a reality for #datacenter, #cloud and #cyber disaster recoveries? And what are best practices for reporting on and auditing post-#outage technology recoveries? Cutover CEO Ky Nichol will be answering these questions and more at the Operational & Organisational Resilience conference in London on Thursday. Don't miss Cutover's bonus session to find out more!

Operating on the #cloud has many advantages but it does not remove the need for comprehensive resilience and #disasterrecovery processes. In fact, it can increase risk if not managed properly. Download this new Gartner® report to learn the nine key principles to improve your cloud resilience and reduce risk.

When it comes to IT disasters, it’s not a case of “will it happen?”, it’s only a matter of when. Whether it's the result of external threats or internal failures, there’ll be a day when you need to take immediate action to ensure #businesscontinuity. Having a #disasterrecovery team in place is crucial for the success of the recovery process. This specialized team prepares and implements a strategic plan to quickly restore operations and minimize disruption, safeguarding the organization's resilience in the face of unforeseen challenges. A well-tested and thought-out IT disaster recovery (DR) plan ensures your business can handle large-scale disruptions efficiently. If a disaster occurs and your organization isn’t prepared for a loss of service, it may have serious repercussions, including data loss, customer dissatisfaction, or potential fines. That’s why it’s important that your organization takes steps to make its IT disaster recovery procedure as effective as possible. Different types of disasters you need to prepare for could include: 🖥️ Failing hardware: Technological failures can result in downtime and loss of data. The impact of failing technology depends on the size and complexity of a system, as well as the speed at which it’s handled.  🐛 Software bugs: Even seemingly small software bugs can have huge knock-on effects for the business and customers. Just look at the recent Crowdstrike outage as an example! 🤖 Cyber attacks: Malicious, unauthorized access by third parties can cause data breaches, identity theft, and other forms of fraud. This can severely impact a company if it doesn't have effective cyber recovery measures in place. 😐 Human error: Mistakes are easily made, but not so easily fixed. Human error, such as mistakes in data entry, communication, or operations, can have sizable consequences and lead to potential disaster. Click the link in the comments to find out how to ensure your IT disaster recovery team is ready to face these challenges!