Disaster Recovery for SMBs: Lessons from the 2024 Hurricane Season

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Disaster Recovery for SMBs Isn’t Seasonal. It’s Strategy.

The 2024 hurricane season was a wake-up call—and not just for coastal businesses.

As storms grow stronger and less predictable, IT hurricane preparedness is no longer optional. Ryan Wilkerson, Operations Director at James Moore Technology Services, shared his perspective in a featured article for Telecom Reseller: Lessons Learned from the 2024 Hurricane Season

If you’re an SMB operating in storm-prone states like Florida, Georgia or the Carolinas, this is required reading.

What We Learned (And What Every Business Should Know)

From GIS tracking and data validation to communication gaps and multi-storm impact, Ryan shares real lessons learned from the front lines of IT disaster recovery for SMBs.

Is Your Business Prepared?

The article offers clear, actionable insights based on real events from 2024. Whether you’re managing a medical practice in Gainesville or running a manufacturing firm in Savannah, these lessons apply.

Read Ryan’s full article in Telecom Reseller to find out what worked, what didn’t—and how your business can weather the next one smarter.

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