Natural disasters are an ever-present risk, threatening the operations of businesses across every industry. Recently we saw hurricane Milton displace over 3 million citizens and businesses across the state of Florida in just a few days. We would like to take this opportunity to discuss with our colleagues a few services that can help them to mitigate the impact of natural disasters.
From hurricanes to tornadoes and even severe snowstorms, we know that natural disasters have the potential to compromise infrastructure, cause power outages, and disrupt communications across multiple channels. Without the right technology and/or disaster plan in place, business may have to pause operations, relocate, or even shut down entirely due to what could have been preventable damage. We have learned over the years that with proper planning and the right services in place, businesses can position themselves to remain operational by sheltering in place or by relocating or temporarily go remote.
Power outages are often the first challenges businesses face during natural disasters. We recommend utilizing a backup generator as this is a vital step in your disaster preparedness as it will safeguard your IT infrastructure, prevent data loss, and help recovery systems to remain functional. Investing in a reliable generator helps ensure that your employees are safe, and that down downtime and preventable data loss are minimized.
Another essential step we advise that you take for disaster preparedness is to have a reliable LTE or Satellite solution in place. When traditional networks fail, these services are a game-changer for maintaining an internet connection. LTE and Satellite both can provide a dependable fallback to keep your business online both in the office and for remote workers. This may allow you to stay online and access your online based communications channels for staff and customers. Adding an LTE or Satellite connection to your business’s tech stack is the easiest thing you can do today to start your disaster preparedness as it can be deployed very quickly, without any interruption of your existing services.
It is important to remember that many businesses are vital to the health of the communities to which they service. Hospitals, airports, and even sports stadiums or large venues can provide relief, shelter, and other important services to the community during a disaster. During these times, keeping clear communication channels for first responders has been a mission of many solution providers but one has taken paramount in the telecommunications industry. FirstNet is the only nationwide communications network specifically dedicated for and designed by first-responders and essential businesses.
FirstNet offers the nation’s most extensive coverage area, offering over 250,000 square miles, ideal for businesses operating in rural or underserved regions that may be frequently affected by natural disasters. Users receive priority and preemption over regular network traffic on the dedicated LTE Band 14 channel as well as all of AT&T’s commercial LTE spectrum bands when additional bandwidth is needed. This ensures critical communication is always seamless in high-traffic scenarios, large crowds, disaster affected scenarios, and much more. FirstNet also provides public safety agencies access to a nationwide, dedicated fleet of portable cell sites – including Satellite Cell on Light Trucks and Cell on Wheels. Businesses that are eligible for FirstNet can have their employees choose from a suite of specialized and ruggedized devices or use their own device if it meets certain criteria. ZLH Enterprises can help you check your FirstNet eligibility and deploy your services.
ZLH Enterprises can help you with expert technology advisory that will assist your business to prepare for the next disaster. Our team provides end-to-end assistance, from planning and procurement to installation and ongoing support of your services. Our involvement allows our clients to skip-the-line on lengthy escalation ladders and avoid wasted time on hold troubleshooting. Our 30+ years in the industry have helped countless clients with their negotiations and representation to the myriads of suppliers/carriers in the industry. ZLH Enterprises works diligently at finding the best services at the most competitive rates. By partnering with ZLH Enterprises, your business will be equipped with the technology needed to stay operational, resilient, and connected during any disaster.
Contact us today to start your disaster preparedness strategy, check your FirstNet eligibility, and begin provisioning the services you need to protect your business.
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