Business Continuity Consulting
Being prepared for a business disruption is not just an option; it’s a necessity. Disruptions, whether from natural disasters, technological failures, or cyber-attacks, mean survival isn’t enough; businesses must be resilient, agile, and prepared to face these challenges head-on.
Most businesses now use elements of Cloud IT systems (e.g. Microsoft 365), where there is assumed reliance that the service provider has their own means of recovering from a serious outage. However, when those services are severely disrupted, or where data is accidentally deleted or compromised, how do you protect your business operations?
Business Continuity Planning (BCP) addresses the issue of maintaining the viability of your business during an emergency. It is a holistic, cost-effective means of preparing to respond to a disaster.
Syntax provides Business Continuity Consulting to assist customers in crafting bespoke business continuity and disaster recovery strategies to protect their systems, data, employee productivity and assets, and to enable them to resume operations in an expedient and controlled fashion.
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Why a Business Continuity Program is essential
Businesses face an array of potential risks that can disrupt business operations at any moment:
- Natural disasters, such as floods or earthquakes, can physically damage infrastructure.
- Cyberattacks can compromise sensitive data and cripple IT systems.
- Even human error or unforeseen technical failures can lead to significant operational downtime.
Without a robust business continuity management plan, operational disruptions can lead to lost revenue, as every minute of downtime translates directly to financial loss.
For businesses in highly regulated industries, such disruptions can also result in non-compliance with regulatory standards, leading to fines and legal issues. Moreover, the impact on your business’s reputation can be long-lasting. Customers and partners may lose trust in your ability to deliver, which can be challenging to rebuild.
Business continuity services prepare your business to respond effectively to these disruptions
Business continuity services prepare your business to respond effectively to these disruptions. A well-developed business continuity plan will ensure smooth crisis management, meaning your critical business functions can continue during and after a disaster, minimising downtime and financial loss. It also positions your business to meet regulatory requirements and maintain the trust of your customers and partners.
Business Continuity Consulting Services and planning
Syntax understands the complexities and challenges your business faces. That’s why we’ve developed a comprehensive suite of Business Continuity Consulting services, including, but not limited to:
Business Continuity Planning
Our Business Continuity Planning service is designed to ensure your business remains operational in the face of disruptions. We start with a comprehensive risk assessment to identify potential threats to your operations. Following this, we conduct a business impact analysis to understand the critical business processes that must be prioritised for recovery.
Our strategy development then tailors a plan to your specific needs, ensuring that your business can quickly recover and maintain continuity in various scenarios.
For example, our Business Continuity Consulting reviews the following key elements of a plan:
- A risk management program that includes clearly defined roles and responsibilities, including the support of an organisation’s functions
- Specific incident/emergency management responses that identify assembly areas at a safe distance from the site of the incident
- Accessible recovery locations and emergency operations centres
- A process for automatically switching telephone and data lines
- Manual processes for continuing operations until all systems are up and running
- Processes to deal with the loss of information that are not available from backup data
- Testing of the business continuity plans on an end-to-end basis
- A BCP awareness program
- A review process to keep the BCP up-to-date
Disaster Recovery Solutions
Our Disaster Recovery Solutions focus on restoring your IT systems and data access following a disruption. This service includes planning and implementing disaster recovery strategies that align with your business objectives and Recovery Time Objectives (RTO). We ensure that your data is backed up (or replicated to continuity service) and can be restored efficiently, minimising downtime and the impact on your business operations.
Compliance and Standards
Navigating the complex landscape of compliance and industry standards is crucial for businesses in regulated industries. Our service guides on achieving and maintaining compliance with standards such as ISO 22301, the international standard for business continuity management systems.
We help you understand the requirements and implement the necessary processes and controls to meet these standards, ensuring your business is compliant and resilient.
Training and Exercises
Preparation is key to effective business continuity and disaster recovery. Our training sessions and simulation exercises are designed to prepare your teams for real incidents.
We offer customised training that covers essential aspects of your business continuity plan, including roles and responsibilities during an incident. Our simulation exercises test your plan in controlled scenarios, providing valuable insights into areas for improvement and ensuring your team is ready to respond effectively.
Our London Consultancy Services
Syntax provides complete cloud consultancy and IT consulting services in London. From developing an IT strategy to auditing your IT security and ensuring your business continuity in the event of a disaster, our consultants are on hand to help. In addition to broad IT support, we’re a Microsoft Solutions Partner, making us go-to Azure consulting specialists in London.
Don't wait for a disruption to reveal the vulnerabilities in your business operations
FAQs
Why Choose Syntax to deliver your plan
Our team’s expertise is the cornerstone of our ability to deliver exceptional IT support and consulting services. With a foundation built on over 30 years of experience in the IT services industry, our leadership and consultants bring a depth of knowledge and a commitment to excellence that sets us apart.
We believe in forming partnerships based on trust, quality, and reliability. Our experienced team, backed by industry-leading accreditations and a personalised approach, is dedicated to empowering your business with proactive IT support and solutions.
Transform your business with Syntax’s tailored IT solutions and industry-leading expertise.
How long does it take to develop a business continuity plan?
The development time varies based on your business’s size and complexity. We focus on efficiency and thoroughness to ensure you’re quickly yet adequately prepared.
Can you help with compliance and industry standards?
Absolutely. We guide you through navigating and adhering to relevant industry standards and regulatory requirements, ensuring your business is not just resilient but also compliant.
What makes Syntax different from other consultants?
Our blend of local expertise, comprehensive service offerings, and a personalised approach sets us apart. We’re not just consultants; we’re your partners in resilience.
