Business Continuity Consulting

The foundation of aXs IT's Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity (DR/BC) service is the unique experiences and capabilities of our consulting team. Our team listens carefully to your business needs, then evaluates your current business and IT environment from a continuity standpoint to determine executable and cost-effective solutions that will fulfill your requirements. We also work closely with our clients to document these solutions as the core of their business recovery plans. Our vast testing experience assures that the solutions provide the level of recovery you desire. This holistic approach assures that we continually serve you as a trusted advisor throughout the process, transferring our knowledge and experiences along the way.

DR/BC Practice Mission

We advise clients in selecting recovery solutions that best meet their business needs
We work with clients to fulfill and implement their solutions
We develop plans clients can rely upon when needed to recover their business
We assist clients in testing solutions and plans, assuring they are prepared and ready

Services Areas

aXs Information Technology, LLC's DR/BC practice offers an independent and customized "best practices" approach to:

Analysis & Solutions Design

aXs IT's DR/BC practice offers a comprehensive suite of assessment services designed to assist customers in determining where they are currently on their DR/BC journey. aXs IT then develops a road map for further improvement as required. So, whether you require a basic risk assessment, a business impact analysis, a review of your security practices or help with your information security program, aXs Information Technology, LLC is your business partner of choice. Our consultants are experienced at leading companies through a thorough process to select executable and cost-effective solutions to meet business needs.

Services Provided

Risk Assessment
DR/BC Readiness Review
Physical Security Review
Business Impact Analysis
Executive Business Impact Analysis
Applications Impact Analysis
Recovery Solution Detail Design
Recovery Solution Validation

Solution Implementation

Do you have a DR/BC solution, but no resources to implement it? Or maybe you need assistance drawing up a detailed solution design? aXs Information Technology, LLC's skilled consultants can assist at whatever level is needed to assure a complete implementation of your DR/BC solution. We can handle project management, provide equipment and infrastructure, install and test equipment and even develop DR/BC plans for the usage of your solution when a disaster or business interruption occurs.

Services Provided

Recovery Strategy Assessment
Solution Implementation Project Management
Solution Provisioning, Installation & Acceptance
BC Plan Development
IT Recovery Plan Development
Crisis Management Plans

Solution Validation

How do I know the company is really benefiting from the money we are spending on DR? You test and retest, using metrics to measure your improvement.

Regular testing assures the successful use of recovery solutions and plans. People must be knowledgeable, experienced and confident in their roles if they are to function effectively during a disaster or business interruption. aXs Information Technology, LLC's consultants are experienced in conducting and supporting a variety of test types.

But what good is testing if it isn't measured against any metrics? Metrics provide a means for measuring improvement as well as identifying and resolving systemic problems. The use of metrics also helps identify and document ROI for the testing program.

Services Provided

Test Program Development
Testing Metrics Design
Test Program Management
Test Monitoring
Test Results Assessment
Incident Command Test
Client Certification Program

Program Management

Whether you need assistance with specific DR/BC matters, such as a BIA or the development of plans, or need complete outsourcing of your DR/BC effort, aXs Information Technology, LLC has the expertise to fulfill all these needs and more.

aXs IT has experience with establishing comprehensive DR/BC programs, and can handle everything from creating the required organizational structures, preparing the procedures, and building and executing effective testing plans to assuring the program continues to function smoothly and effectively. With our complete outsourcing model, we handle the management of your entire DR/BC program, taking over all day-to-day operational and personnel responsibilities.