This is the SECOND in a six-part series covering how you can recover from a disaster. When you have to begin building a new technology infrastructure, these tips can save you a bundle.

Let's face it, disasters happen. Sometimes they're of natural origin—sometimes, they have a more human-generated source. Those who study 20^th century history are well aware that, very frequently, businesses in countries that have been pounded by war or other disastrous events tend to make incredible come-backs. While we definitely don't want to minimize or trivialize the tragedy of the disaster, the bottom line is this: When it comes to disaster recovery, the modern aftermath can frequently be sculpted into an entirely new potential for competitive advantage. If you have accessed this material, the chances are excellent that you've survived the most difficult part of the disaster—You made it through in one piece. Now you have to decide how to rebuild your life and—probably—your business.

Here is our value message to you: This time around, invest a little more time in establishing your technology infrastructure so that it is designed around your genuine business needs—not merely around the most easily available “stuff.” Check out this business technology consumer Knowledge Briefing How Can You Turn a Disaster into a Competitive Edge? It's the second in our series and can easily help your business not only recover from a disaster but thrive in the aftermath.