Before COVID-19, thinking about IT disaster preparedness might have had many of us thinking of how the network would be impacted by natural disasters — such as fires, floods, storms, earthquakes — or perhaps something like a wide-scale power outage, or even an explosion. Now, we have to broaden our definition to include disasters that might not impact the physical world or our facilities but that still leave us operating in a changed environment — one that requires rapid responses and flexibility. We need disaster recovery plans that ensure the safety of all employees and limit downtime so that production continues, no matter the source of the disaster. The key is proactivity. Here are seven recommendations for necessary IT solutions to ensure your facility’s network and technology will withstand any disaster.