{"id":16842,"date":"2024-08-08T05:56:41","date_gmt":"2024-08-08T03:56:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/teamwire.eu\/en\/blog\/2024\/08\/08\/the-importance-of-a-fail-safe-messenger-for-business-continuity\/"},"modified":"2025-12-15T19:48:52","modified_gmt":"2025-12-15T18:48:52","slug":"the-importance-of-a-fail-safe-messenger-for-business-continuity","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/teamwire.eu\/en\/blog\/the-importance-of-a-fail-safe-messenger-for-business-continuity\/","title":{"rendered":"The Importance of a Fail-Safe Messenger for Business Continuity"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Massive Damages Due to IT Outages<\/h2>\n

In our digitally connected world, a robust IT infrastructure is essential. According to <\/span>OpenGear<\/span><\/a>, 91% of companies worldwide experience a serious IT outage at least once a quarter, which highlights the urgency of preventive measures.<\/span><\/p>\n

Cyberattacks and IT outages not only cause financial damage, they also jeopardize a company’s business processes and reputation. <\/span>Studies<\/span><\/a> show that an outage costs a larger company an average of 5,600 US Dollars per minute.<\/span><\/p>\n

According to the<\/span> Global Data Protection Index from Dell Technologies<\/span><\/a>, almost one in three companies surveyed said they had suffered data loss due to IT outages in the last 12 months. Such losses can have devastating consequences if adequate precautions are not taken.<\/span><\/p>\n

For example, the recent <\/span>CrowdStrike incident<\/span><\/a> cost U.S. Fortune 500 companies an estimated <\/span>5.4 billion Dollars<\/span><\/a>. In light of these facts, IT leaders need to prepare for such situations and implement adequate security measures.<\/span><\/p>\n

A fail-safe <\/span>business messenger<\/span><\/a>, such as Teamwire, acts as a lifeline here. Imagine your main IT systems go down, but your teams can continue to communicate seamlessly, make decisions, and remain operational. This ultimately allows you to maintain operations and recover more quickly.<\/span><\/p>\n

Business Continuity Management: Why Preparation for IT-Failures and Emergencies Is Essential<\/span><\/h2>\n

These alarming figures show the need for effective business continuity management (BCM). BCM is essential to manage IT outages and maintain business operations. A proactive approach not only helps to minimize potential damage, but also to strengthen the company’s resilience. Preparation includes, for example:<\/span><\/p>\n