When we talk cloud strategy, we obsess over CPUs, GPUs, and storage tiers. Yet a big silent ROI lever is the network fabric that stitches everything together.

As a cybersecurity company working with regulated industries, we’ve seen just how differently businesses interpret “disaster recovery.” Some rely on a single backup drive down the hall, others deploy redundant systems across time zones. The truth is, disaster recovery (DR) isn’t one-size-fits-all—it’s about understanding your business needs and downtime tolerance, as well as crafting a strategy that’s realistic and resilient. Especially for small and mid-sized businesses (SMBs), a well-thought-out disaster recovery plan can mean the difference between business continuity and business closure.