Introduction The business world has changed a lot in the last 30 years. Today, most corporations use computers to run major parts of their business. Without well-functioning IT systems, very few companies can function effectively. But IT systems are prone to disasters -- earthquakes, tsunamis, fire, vandalism, sabotage, etc. At Picanol, our mission is to help you plan for IT disasters. We are the Disaster Recovery Planning (DRP) consultants for small - to medium-sized companies in India. Emergency Management Far too many companies put off developing a formal Disaster Recovery Plan. Maybe, it's because they don't know how to build a solid plan or are intimidated by the thought of it. Or, maybe it's because they think a disaster will never happen to them. To think that a disaster will never strike your organization is more than na�ve - it's suicidal. Picanol has developed a comprehensive methodology to deal with disasters. The four pillars of plan development are: Mitigation Preparation Response Recovery Picanol's DRP consultants can help you during all four of the phases listed above, but their fort� is Preparation. The basic concept behind Preparation is simple. Decide WHAT needs to be recovered, WHEN (prioritized), HOW and by WHOM. And then put your energy into producing a tangible, workable plan. Start Before It's Too Late The time to prepare for an IT emergency is before a disaster has struck. Please contact Picanol today; together, we can stay one step ahead of a catastrophe.