business continuity

8 articles tagged "business continuity" — strategic IT insights for North Carolina businesses.

The Preferred Data team writes for North Carolina small businesses, manufacturers, and defense contractors from our base in High Point, NC. Below is every post on business continuity. Need help applying any of this to your own environment? Talk to PDC at (336) 886-3282.

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Cloud Migration ROI for NC Small Businesses: 2026 Playbook

63% of SMB workloads now run in the cloud and cost savings reach 20-30% in year one. Learn the 2026 ROI math and migration playbook for NC businesses.

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Ransomware-as-a-Service: Why 88% of NC Small Businesses Are at Risk

Ransomware-as-a-Service has put professional attack kits in the hands of low-skill criminals. Learn how NC small businesses can defend against the 88% targeting rate. Call (336) 886-3282.

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88% of SMB Breaches Now Involve Ransomware: NC Small Business Defense Plan

Verizon's 2026 DBIR shows 88% of SMB breaches now involve ransomware vs 39% for large orgs. NC ransomware incidents are up 50%. Here's what to do this quarter.

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Cloud Outage Resilience: Why NC Businesses Need a Plan Before the Next AWS Failure

Forrester predicts two major hyperscaler outages in 2026. AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud had 100+ outages in the past year. Learn how NC businesses build true cloud resilience.

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Spring IT Health Check: Essential Maintenance for NC Businesses

Your complete spring IT health check checklist for North Carolina businesses. Prevent downtime, boost security, and optimize performance. Call PDC at (336) 886-3282.

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Windows 10 End of Life: Why NC Businesses Must Upgrade Now

Windows 10 support ended October 2025. Learn why North Carolina businesses must upgrade to Windows 11 now to avoid security risks, compliance failures, and rising costs. Call (336) 886-3282.

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Ransomware Payments Drop to 28% Record Low Even as Attacks Surge 50%: What NC Businesses Must Know

New Chainalysis data shows ransomware payment rates hit an all-time low of 28%, but attacks surged 50% year-over-year with $820M+ in payments. Learn what separates businesses that recover without payi…

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Immutable Backups: Ransomware-Proof Data Protection for NC Businesses

Learn how immutable backups protect North Carolina businesses from ransomware. WORM technology, implementation options, and vendor comparison. Call (336) 886-3282.

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