How, When, and If to Implement Business Continuity Software

Business continuity planning software can add significant value if it complements a strong program that has management support, competent personnel, and the information necessary to establish requirements, identify strategies, and document plans. While software will not “do business continuity planning for an organization,” it can provide an already-built and structured approach that automates what could otherwise be a manual internal process, freeing practitioners to focus on program maturation. That said, not all software is right for every organization, so it is important to ensure any selected software is a right fit before trying to implement it. Many organizations approach software…