disaster recovery

disaster recovery
disaster recovery diˈsaster reˌcovery noun [uncountable]
COMPUTING the process of repairing a computer system that has stopped working completely or has been badly damaged by a storm, fire, or other sudden accident:

• It is not unusual for an enterprise to spend 25% of its information technology budget on disaster recovery.

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disaster recovery UK US noun [U]
SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY the job or activity of helping people affected by a serious damaging event such as a very bad fire, storm, or accident: »

The organization had some experience in disaster recovery before the tsunami.

WORKPLACE, IT the job or activity of helping a company continue to do business and get back any lost data if there is a serious problem with their computer systems: »

The company advises customers on storage related issues such as disaster recovery and data management.

Compare BUSINESS CONTINUITY(Cf. ↑business continuity), DISASTER MANAGEMENT(Cf. ↑disaster management)

Financial and business terms. 2012.

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