Managed services providers (MSPs) have been juggling a lot this summer, including managing employee vacation time and, hopefully, testing customer data backup and disaster recovery (BDR) solutions — but the summer, sadly, is coming to an end.

The weather is cooling off, at least here in New York, and Samuel Adams Octoberfest has replaced Summer Ale at the bars. Bathing suits and pool supplies are no longer being advertised; instead, backpacks, notebooks, and folders have flooded the stores.

While the end of the summer is near, we must not forget to enjoy these last few weeks; I even blocked a few days off for personal time in my calendar. It’s important that we take the time to relax, reflect, and soak up the sun.

If you took your vacation days in July, you may have been the following top BDR articles:

BDR Technology: The Evolution from Tape to Volume-Based

Data backup and disaster recovery (BDR) has come a long way over the years, but do managed services providers (MSPs) remember the evolution from tape-based backup to today’s technology? Here’s a refresher course.

3 BDR Trends: Tracking the MSP Market for Backup

The data backup and disaster recovery (BDR) market has changed, even since the beginning of this year. What should managed services providers (MSPs) expect going forward, and where should they focus their efforts?

How to Sell Business Continuity Solutions During Hurricane Season

Managed services providers (MSPs) looking to stay ahead of others offering data backup and disaster recovery (BDR) services have been more than likely pitching business continuity (BC) solutions to customers for months now, gathering leads before this year’s hurricane season — but have you?

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BDR 101: Setting Customer Expectations on Service Level Agreements

Before finalizing a data backup and disaster recovery (BDR) contract, managed services providers (MSPs) should educate customers and set realistic expectations.