Dr. Darren Pulsipher, Chief Enterprise Architect for Public Sector, author and professor, investigates effective change leveraging people, process, and technology. Which digital trends are a flash in the pan—and which will form the foundations of lasting change? With in-depth discussion and expert interviews, Embracing Digital Transformation finds the signal in the noise of the digital revolution.
People
Workers are at the heart of many of today’s biggest digital transformation projects. Learn how to transform public sector work in an era of rapid disruption, including overcoming the security and scalability challenges of the remote work explosion.
Processes
Building an innovative IT organization in the public sector starts with developing the right processes to evolve your information management capabilities. Find out how to boost your organization to the next level of data-driven innovation.
Technologies
From the data center to the cloud, transforming public sector IT infrastructure depends on having the right technology solutions in place. Sift through confusing messages and conflicting technologies to find the true lasting drivers of value for IT organizations.
Disaster recovery is a crucial yet often overlooked aspect of business continuity. Join Dr. Darren as he converses with Tom May, CEO of Different Dev, about why cloud solutions and Software as a Service (SaaS) aren’t enough for comprehensive disaster recovery. Discover actionable insights that can help safeguard your business against unexpected calamities.
## Key Takeaways:
- Understanding that effective disaster recovery requires ongoing effort, not a “one and done” approach.
- Prioritize critical business systems based on how quickly they need to be operational after a disaster.
- The importance of having a Business Impact Analysis (BIA) to determine the cost of downtime for various systems.
- Why relying solely on cloud providers can give a false sense of security; it's essential to have independent backups.
- Implement a phased approach for disaster recovery planning, starting with a minimal viable product and evolving from there.
- Foster a culture of documentation within your organization to mitigate the risks associated with key personnel turnover.
## Chapters:
- (00:00) Introduction
- (02:15) The Importance of Disaster Recovery
- (05:45) Tom May's Origin Story
- (10:30) The Executive Perspective: Key Considerations
- (15:10) The Need for Business Impact Analysis
- (20:00) Understanding Recovery Time Objectives (RTO) and Recovery Point Objectives (RPO)
- (25:30) The Role of Cloud and Compliance Challenges
- (30:45) Ransomware Awareness and Prevention
- (35:00) Finding the Right Balance in Disaster Planning
- (40:15) Conclusion and Resources
For deeper understanding and tailored advice, reach out to Tom May at [differentdev.com](http://differentdev.com) and start planning your catastrophe mitigation strategy today!
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