Disaster Recovery Readiness: Preparing Argentine SMEs for the Unexpected

In 2016, more Argentine SMEs are becoming digitally reliant—but with this reliance comes risk. How prepared is your business to recover from data loss, outages, or natural events?

Assessing Disaster Recovery Readiness

Disaster recovery (DR) isn’t just for large enterprises. SMEs must understand their risk profile and recovery needs. Start by asking:

• How long can your systems be offline before it causes major damage?
• What data is mission-critical, and how often is it backed up?
• Who is responsible for recovery tasks during a disaster?

Common Gaps Found in SMEs

We’ve observed Argentine SMEs struggling with:

• Relying solely on manual backup processes
• Unclear recovery responsibilities across teams
• No testing or verification of recovery plans
• Inability to recover key applications quickly

Developing a Practical DR Plan

An effective DR strategy for an SME doesn’t need to be costly. It requires clarity, planning, and simplicity:

• Inventory Critical Assets: Know what systems and data are most vital
• Define RTO & RPO: Set recovery time and recovery point objectives for each asset
• Create Recovery Playbooks: Step-by-step guides for what to do when systems fail
• Backup Testing: Schedule periodic tests to validate restore processes
• Offsite and Cloud Backups: Include diverse storage approaches to mitigate local risks

Using DR to Win Client Trust

DR readiness also impacts client perception. Being able to demonstrate resilience and continuity gives SMEs a competitive edge—especially in finance, legal, and healthcare sectors.

Bringing It All Together

Disaster recovery planning for Argentine SMEs isn’t about writing a large document. It’s about being able to act swiftly, restore services, and continue operations with minimal friction. Investing a small amount of time each quarter to review and update DR practices can yield significant savings in the event of a real disruption.

Eduardo Wnorowski is a Technologist and Director at Virtus Group.
With over 21 years of experience in IT and consulting, he brings deep expertise in networking, security, infrastructure, and transformation.
Eduardo helps Argentine businesses navigate change with clarity, security, and trust.
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