Gerber Life Insurance Disaster Recovery Case Study

This case study details the disaster recovery program implemented by Gerber Life Insurance in partnership with 11:11 Systems. Gerber Life, a provider of life insurance for young families, recognized the need for a modern disaster recovery approach due to its growing digital infrastructure and mission-critical applications. The study outlines the challenges faced by Gerber Life, including the inadequacy of their existing disaster recovery plan and the need for cost management. To address these issues, they engaged 11:11 Systems, which provided a managed recovery program designed to ensure rapid recovery of critical applications. The case study describes the specific solutions employed, such as the 11:11 Managed Recovery and the 11:11 Discovery and Dependency Mapping Service, which facilitated a robust recovery framework. It also highlights the benefits of this partnership, including fast recovery times, reduced risks, and improved synchronization between production and recovery environments. The document emphasizes the importance of effective planning and collaboration in achieving business resiliency.