Disaster Recovery Solution for Mining Service Provider

This case study details the disaster recovery solution implemented by a mining service provider in Australia. The company, which provides health, safety, and rescue services to the mining industry, faced challenges with its outdated tape backup system. Due to regulations under the Commonwealth’s Corporations Act 2001, the company was required to have a business continuity plan and undergo frequent audits. The initial solution considered involved a costly and disruptive overhaul of their storage systems, estimated at approximately $600K and taking 3-6 months to implement. Instead, the company opted for a more efficient solution involving onQ appliances, which allowed for complete site recovery with a cost of around $125K and implementation within one week. This alternative not only provided significant cost savings but also ensured improved data protection reliability and recovery time, enabling the company to easily perform regular self-tests to meet regulatory compliance requirements.