Small US companies see a growing need for business continuity…

If disaster strikes, fewer than one third of US small businesses say they are ready with a business continuity plan, according to a recent survey conducted by pollingcompany.com and sponsored by Citrix Systems, Inc. Yet, 55 percent of respondents pronounced business continuity plans to be of mid- to high-level importance. Furthermore, 34 percent indicated that business continuity is more important today than it was five years ago, citing an increased threat of terrorism, natural disasters and economic fluctuations, as well as greater business volume.

Highlights of the survey were presented yesterday (Thursday 8th Dec) at a press conference at the National Press Club in Washington, D.C., held by The Telework Coalition (TelCoa) and the Association of Contingency Planners (ACP).

"In view of recent threats to business operations - from Hurricane Katrina to the Asian bird flu - we're not surprised that a number of small companies are moving continuity planning higher on their 'to do' list," said Brett Caine, group vice president and general manager for Citrix Online.

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•Date: 9th Dec 2005 • Region: US • Type: Article •Topic: BC statistics
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