The New Reality of Disaster Recovery

If the last few years have taught Canadian businesses anything, it’s that downtime isn’t just inconvenient—it’s expensive. The average cost of unplanned downtime in Canada now ranges from $10,000 to $25,000 per hour, and for critical sectors like healthcare or finance, the losses can climb even higher. In 2025, with hybrid work, real-time data, and always-on customer expectations, organizations can no longer afford to wait hours—or even minutes—for recovery.

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The landscape of business operations has been profoundly reshaped by the widespread adoption of cloud computing. Canadian businesses, in particular, are increasingly embracing cloud solutions for their inherent scalability, flexibility, and cost efficiency. This pervasive shift, however, often leads to an overlooked yet critical question: where does an organization's digital data truly reside, and, more importantly, who ultimately exercises control over it? This inquiry transcends mere technical specifications; it delves into fundamental issues of privacy, regulatory compliance, and national security that bear significant implications for every Canadian enterprise. (more…)