CMOtech Canada - Technology news for CMOs & marketing decision-makers
Canada
Canadian Edition · 2026

The Ultimate Guide to Disaster Recovery

A curated Canadian edition of TechDay news, analysis, interviews, reviews, job moves, and related resources for Disaster Recovery (DR).

What to know about Disaster Recovery

Disaster Recovery is a crucial area of focus for businesses aiming to maintain continuity and resilience amid unexpected disruptions, whether due to natural events, cyberattacks, or system failures. This tag compiles a wealth of insights, practical advice, and evolving strategies on how organizations can safeguard their critical data and IT infrastructure to recover swiftly and effectively from disasters.

Through articles covering innovative technologies such as cloud-based disaster recovery solutions, automation in recovery testing, and virtualisation, readers gain an understanding of how modern approaches are reshaping traditional backup and recovery methods into more comprehensive disaster recovery plans. The stories highlight the importance of planning not just for backup but for rapid recovery, testing those plans regularly, and integrating business continuity considerations into IT strategies.

The tag also sheds light on real-world applications and challenges, such as handling ransomware threats, managing hybrid and multi-cloud environments, and ensuring data resilience across diverse operational scenarios. For businesses, IT professionals, and resellers alike, exploring the Disaster Recovery tag offers valuable perspectives on protecting digital assets, minimizing downtime, and building adaptable recovery frameworks capable of supporting today’s dynamic business landscape.

Canadian Disaster Recovery News

Regional stories with direct local relevance

Analyst Insights

Research and market analysis connected to Disaster Recovery

Expert Columns

Interviews

Interviews and video coverage from the network

Recent Disaster Recovery News

AVANT & Assured unite to expand data backup services
Cloud Services

AVANT & Assured unite to expand data backup services

AVANT and Assured Data Protection partner to offer enhanced managed backup and disaster recovery services across North America using Rubrik and Nutanix technologies.

Fri, 18th Jul 2025

Cloudflare reports Iran recovery amid global outages
Undersea cables

Cloudflare reports Iran recovery amid global outages

Iranian users began regaining access after an 88-day blackout, even as storms, power cuts and fibre faults disrupted networks elsewhere.

3 days ago

Dell PowerStore joins Nutanix Cloud Platform in APJ
IT Department

Dell PowerStore joins Nutanix Cloud Platform in APJ

Nutanix customers can now scale storage independently of compute, as Dell PowerStore arrives on the cloud platform with Prism-based management.

4 days ago

Ransomware attacks speed up as hackers use AI tools
Managed Services

Ransomware attacks speed up as hackers use AI tools

Manufacturers faced the heaviest ransomware pressure as AI tools and faster intrusions left defenders with less time to react.

4 days ago

Google Cloud urges resilience as breaches become inevitable
Digital Transformation

Google Cloud urges resilience as breaches become inevitable

Breaches are forcing boards to rethink cyber defence, with Google Cloud warning that recovery, staff readiness and containment matter most.

4 days ago

N-able named Champion in Omdia backup matrix again
Productivity

N-able named Champion in Omdia backup matrix again

Demand for cyber recovery tools is rising, with Omdia forecasting the managed backup and disaster recovery market will hit USD $38 billion in 2026.

5 days ago

ControlMonkey & AWS boost cloud recovery resilience
Cyber attacks

ControlMonkey & AWS boost cloud recovery resilience

The tie-up is aimed at closing a gap that can leave AWS users unable to rebuild working systems even after data has been restored.

Last week

Two-thirds of firms delay Copilot over SharePoint risks
Workplace

Two-thirds of firms delay Copilot over SharePoint risks

Worries over exposed SharePoint data have led many businesses to pause Microsoft Copilot, with senior executives the most cautious.

Last week

Synology launches Surveillance365 for multi-site firms
Digital Transformation

Synology launches Surveillance365 for multi-site firms

Businesses running multiple sites can now manage camera networks without on-site servers, as Synology rolls out a cloud service worldwide.

Last week

DataCentreNews marks 12 years of global industry coverage
Storage

DataCentreNews marks 12 years of global industry coverage

The specialist title now reaches readers across six countries as demand grows for coverage of power, cooling and AI-driven data centre expansion.

Last week

11:11 Systems launches managed SASE with Cato Networks
Outsourcing

11:11 Systems launches managed SASE with Cato Networks

Businesses with distributed workforces can now get round-the-clock SASE management as 11:11 adds Cato Networks' cloud platform to its services.

Last week

Google adds failover for multi-region Cloud Run services
IT Department

Google adds failover for multi-region Cloud Run services

Downtime risk is lower for apps running across multiple regions, as traffic can now shift to a healthy Cloud Run region within seconds.

Last week

Google Cloud adds BigQuery governance tags in preview
Identity and Access Management

Google Cloud adds BigQuery governance tags in preview

The preview could ease multi-region compliance headaches by letting organisations apply column-level security through global tags and regional policies.

Last month

AI speeds ransomware, forcing firms to focus on recovery
Threat intelligence

AI speeds ransomware, forcing firms to focus on recovery

Ransomware recovery plans must now verify data integrity, as AI helps attackers move faster across connected systems, Index Engines says.

Last month

Standard Chartered & Broadcom deepen private cloud tie
Digital Transformation

Standard Chartered & Broadcom deepen private cloud tie

The bank says the overhaul has cut deployment times to a day, as it standardises core systems across 54 markets for tighter control and resilience.

Last month

World Cup drives demand for data centre resilience
Manufacturing

World Cup drives demand for data centre resilience

Streaming, ticketing and live analytics at the expanded tournament are straining the unseen power systems that keep matches online and broadcast.

Last month

Cloudhouse launches outage stress test amid AI risks
Skills shortage

Cloudhouse launches outage stress test amid AI risks

Businesses face greater outage exposure as cloud, automation and AI add hidden dependencies, especially when summer holidays thin IT teams.

Last month

Google details three uses for Cloud Router route policies
Virtual Private Networks

Google details three uses for Cloud Router route policies

The controls are helping network teams filter routes, steer traffic and preserve appliance state without third-party virtual networking tools.

Last month

Commvault launches AI cyber resilience recovery test
Managed Security Services Provider

Commvault launches AI cyber resilience recovery test

The two-hour exercise is designed to show whether security teams can recover cleanly as AI-driven attacks can now unfold in minutes.

Last month

Barracuda buys Evo Security to bolster MSP identity tools
Mergers and Acquisitions

Barracuda buys Evo Security to bolster MSP identity tools

The deal gives managed service providers a broader way to control identities across customer systems as attacks on credentials and privileges rise.

Last month