Seven Business Technology Resiliency Lessons Learned From Superstorm Sandy

In late October 2012, Superstorm Sandy barreled through the Caribbean and the eastern US, affecting almost half of the states in the US. The storm left millions without access to basic infrastructure, thousands without homes, and hundreds lost their lives. And for weeks after the storm, thousands of businesses and individuals had no access to power or Internet in some of the densest commercial regions in the US. From a business technology resiliency perspective, many organizations rose to the occasion and weathered the storm with minimal business disruption, while others hit roadblocks and unforeseen challenges. This report explores the lessons learned from this disaster so we can better prepare for the future.