
Data Backup vs. Disaster Recovery
In the world of business technology, certain terms get used so frequently they start to lose their precise meaning. We see this all the time with leaders who use “data backup” and “disaster recovery” interchangeably. On the surface, this seems harmless enough. Both relate to protecting data, right? But this common misunderstanding masks a critical gap in strategy, a gap that can have devastating consequences for a business when a real crisis hits. Thinking your data backup solution is a disaster recovery plan is like thinking a first-aid kit is a fully staffed emergency room. Let’s illustrate this with a