Minimising Downtime with Business Continuity Planning
A formal business continuity plan ensures rapid recovery and reduces downtime, keeping your distillery operating smoothly even when technology issues arise. Unexpected IT failures can halt production lines, leading to financial losses of up to thousands of dollars per hour for Kiwi SMBs.
Protecting Critical Data and Compliance
Most distilleries rely on Microsoft 365 for document management, email, and collaboration; however, native backup features may not meet granular recovery need. Supplementing these with tailored backup solutions locks down recipes, compliance records, and customer data, protecting against accidental deletion or cyber incidents.
Key IT Practices for Distillers
- Endpoint and Network Management: Managing devices—laptops, tablets, IoT sensors—and securing your office network prevents intrusions that can disrupt production workflows. Regular patching, strong endpoint controls, and segmented networks stop malware from spreading across critical systems.
- Secure Cloud Services: Adopting cloud-based services for storage and operations offers scalable, cost-effective infrastructure, enabling collaboration between you and your admin staff from anywhere, anytime, securely. Cloud platforms also provide built-in redundancy, reducing single-point failures.
- Proactive Cybersecurity: Cyber threats against Kiwi businesses are rising; therefore, layered defences—including firewalls, multi-factor authentication, and regular security audits—are indispensable. Training staff to recognise phishing attempts further neutralises risk before it impacts your distillery.
- Regular Testing and Review: Annual reviews of your continuity plan, backups, and security protocols ensure they evolve with new challenges and regulations. Simulated drills can reveal hidden gaps, allowing you to refine procedures and maintain resilience.
You don’t have to go at it alone
While every distillery has unique needs, implementing these foundational IT practices drives operational stability and cost savings. Book a no-obligation chat with Hans on 022 478 7089 or hans@allsystemsgo.co.nz to assess your IT health, get actionable insights so you can make an informed decision on how to protect your business against digital disruptions.