As of march 1, 2006 (184 days after Katrina made landfall), 48% of the area buisnesses are still not open, 25% have resumed partiall operations and 70% of the hotel rooms are in operation. It took 2 months to restore 60% of the electricity to the area.

Danger could come from a terrorist attack, theft, a computer hacker, a natural disaster or a staff error. What is important is that the business continues to operate soon after disaster strikes. Statistics from a Gartner Research Note of March 6, 2002 reveal how important business continuity is: it says two out of every five company's that experience a disaster will go out of business within five years of the event.

The StarTech Group can design a Disaster Recovery Plan (DRP) that is specific to your companies needs and risk levels. We will meet with you to discuss your critical business operations, the different types of disasters and specific business risks that can impact your company's future.

Call us today, and let us help you design a disaster recovery plan so that your company can continue after a disaster without going out of business.