Our disaster preparedness series based on Microsoft’s recent checklist continues as we discuss how having the right technology in place can help prepare your business to avoid disaster and/or recover more swiftly from any catastrophes that might occur. You can read the previous posts here:
Protecting Your Technology
Protecting Your Business Itself
The following is a list of technology tools to consider implementing, keeping in mind that many of these tools have significant business benefits that extend even beyond the area of disaster preparedness and recovery:
Free PC Scan from Microsoft
The Microsoft Safety Scanner is a free, downloadable security tool that provides on-demand scanning and helps remove viruses, spyware, and other malicious software from your PCs. It works with your existing antivirus software.
Office 365
Microsoft Office 365 for professionals and small businesses is a cloud-based subscription service that lets users access email, important documents, contacts and calendars from virtually anywhere on almost any device.
Windows Server 2012 R2
Having a virtual machine or virtualizing your computer is a key component to disaster preparedness, as it helps businesses recover when on-premise servers are struck by a physical disaster. Windows Server 2012 R2 makes desktop virtualization more accessible and affordable for small businesses. Traditionally, only large companies could afford a virtualization solution, but now small businesses have access to the same disaster preparedness capabilities through Windows Server 2012 R2.
Microsoft Security Essentials
Microsoft Security Essentials provides real-time protection for your home or small-business PC that guards against viruses, spyware, and other malicious software. Microsoft Security Essentials is a free download from Microsoft that is simple to install and easy to use and that is automatically updated to protect your PC with the latest technology. Microsoft Security Essentials runs quietly and efficiently in the background, so you are free to use your Windows-based PC the way you want—without interruptions or long computer wait times.
Windows 8.1
Microsoft’s newest operating system, Windows 8 Professional was designed with SMBs in mind to deliver an experience with new levels of mobility, productivity and security, without sacrificing performance or choice. The features that promote greater productivity, mobility and security in Windows 8 will help to defend your business against potential virtual or physical disasters.
Windows Phone
With software and services uniquely designed for SMBs users, Windows Phone makes it easier than ever before to remain productive, keep in touch and protect your information while on the go. If a disaster prevents you or your employees from returning to a physical office location, having a Windows Phone allows you to work no matter where you are.
Windows Intune
Windows Intune is a cloud-based device management system that helps small businesses avoid upfront maintenance costs while being able to check for updates and install software as needed across Windows and non-Windows machines and devices. Small businesses can use it to make sure computers and mobile devices are up to date and delivering top performance to remote workers, while protecting business data from virtual disasters such as breaches and corruption.
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