Floods in Singapore may be a good thing

By SMBWorld Asia Editors | Jul 22, 2010

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At least for disaster recovery preparedness. Business in Singapore, especially SMBs, have realized that being prepared for the unexpected may save more than money. Disaster recovery is not just for the 'big-boys'. Events such as a mere flood can cost businesses millions.

Businesses in Singapore were found salvaging damaged goods on the morning of 17th July after an intense downpour that triggered a series of flash floods island-wide for the 3rd time since June.

Losses from the previous June floods were estimated at more than S$10 million along Orchard Road and at nearly S$1 million in other areas.

With more thunderstorms expected due to unstable weather conditions in the region such as Typhoon Conson, preparing for natural or man-made disasters can spell success or failure for businesses in Singapore.

Acronis, a backup and disaster recovery software vendor, offers business owners the following tips to ensure business-critical data surviving under the extreme weather events. 

Design the drill
The time for developing a comprehensive disaster recovery plan is before any disaster hits home. But it is equally important to keep that plan current. 

For example, in just six years since the Indian Ocean earthquake which triggered a series of lethal tsunamis, storage technology has evolved from tape backup to more advanced disk imaging technology and the emergence of cloud-based services.