Disaster Recovery Planning in Raleigh

Unexpected disasters—whether cyberattacks, hardware failures, or natural events—can disrupt your operations and threaten your bottom line. At American Frontier, we provide disaster recovery planning in Raleigh designed to protect your business, minimize downtime, and ensure you can recover quickly from any disruption. With over 30 years of experience, we help businesses build resilient recovery strategies that keep them running no matter what.

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Common Disaster Recovery Pain Points for Raleigh Businesses

Raleigh businesses face unique challenges when it comes to preparing for unexpected disruptions. Here's how we address the most common pain points:

  • Prolonged Downtime - Without a proper disaster recovery plan, businesses can face hours—or even days—of operational downtime. This delays projects and frustrates clients, damaging your reputation and bottom line.
  • Data Loss Risks - Critical business data is often vulnerable to hardware failures, ransomware attacks, or human errors. Recovering this data without a plan in place can be costly and time-consuming.
  • Inadequate Backup Systems - Many businesses rely on outdated or incomplete backup solutions that fail to protect all essential files and systems. This leaves them exposed during a disaster.
  • Compliance Requirements - Certain industries require businesses to have formalized disaster recovery plans to comply with regulations like HIPAA, GDPR, or PCI DSS. Non-compliance can result in hefty fines and reputational damage.
  • Lack of Testing and Updates - Disaster recovery plans that aren’t regularly tested or updated often fail when they’re needed most. Businesses may find their plans inadequate during a real disaster.

If these challenges resonate, American Frontier can help. We specialize in creating and implementing recovery strategies that keep Raleigh businesses operational, no matter the circumstances.

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Why Choose American Frontier for Disaster Recovery in Raleigh?

Local, Hands-On Support

With our office in Apex, we’re close enough to provide in-person assistance when needed, ensuring that your recovery plan is always supported by local experts.

Tailored Solutions for Your Business

We don’t believe in one-size-fits-all approaches. Our disaster recovery plans are custom-built to address your specific risks, industry requirements, and operational goals.

Proven Expertise

With over 30 years of experience serving industries like architecture, engineering, and manufacturing, we understand how to build reliable recovery strategies for complex IT environments.

Proactive Testing and Monitoring

We regularly test and monitor your recovery systems to ensure they’re ready to activate in the event of a disaster, minimizing downtime and protecting your critical data.

100% Satisfaction Guarantee

We stand behind the reliability of our disaster recovery services. If you’re not completely satisfied, we’ll make it right—or refund your money.

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Our IT Services at American Frontier 

At American Frontier, we offer a comprehensive suite of IT services designed to support businesses of all sizes. Whether you need to modernize your infrastructure, protect critical data, or streamline operations, we have solutions tailored to your needs.

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Cloud Services 

Leverage the power of the cloud to improve scalability, collaboration, and efficiency. From cloud migration to secure cloud storage and backups, we ensure your business operates seamlessly in a modern digital environment.

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Co-Managed IT Services 

Work smarter with our co-managed IT services. Partnering with your in-house IT team, we provide additional expertise and resources to strengthen your IT infrastructure and address gaps.

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Cybersecurity Services 

Protect your business from cyber threats with robust security measures. Our services include threat detection, firewalls, endpoint protection, and real-time monitoring to safeguard your data and systems.

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Data Backup & Recovery 

Never lose critical business data again. We implement secure, automated backup solutions to ensure your information is always recoverable, minimizing downtime in case of data loss.

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Disaster Recovery Planning 

Prepare for the unexpected with a solid disaster recovery plan. We design and implement strategies to ensure your business remains operational after disruptions caused by hardware failures, cyberattacks, or natural disasters.

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IT Compliance Services

Stay compliant with industry standards and regulations. We help your business navigate the complexities of IT compliance, ensuring your systems meet all necessary requirements to avoid costly penalties.

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IT Help Desk Services 

Get fast and reliable IT support when you need it most. Our local help desk team is available 24/7 to resolve technical issues quickly, keeping your business running smoothly.

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Managed IT Services 

Streamline your operations with proactive IT management. We handle everything from monitoring and maintenance to strategic IT planning, allowing you to focus on growing your business.

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Microsoft 365 Services 

Optimize your workflows with Microsoft 365. We help you integrate, configure, and manage the platform to enable secure collaboration, email hosting, and access to productivity tools from anywhere.

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Outsourced IT Support 

Expand your capabilities without the overhead. Our outsourced IT support provides access to skilled professionals who can handle your IT needs, whether on an ongoing basis or for specific projects.

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VoIP Phone Systems 

Enhance communication with modern, cloud-based VoIP phone systems. Our solutions are reliable, scalable, and designed to support remote and hybrid teams with seamless connectivity.

Frequently Asked Questions About Disaster Recovery Planning in Raleigh

What is a disaster recovery plan, and why is it important?

A disaster recovery plan is a comprehensive strategy for restoring IT systems, data, and business operations after a disruption. It’s essential for minimizing downtime, protecting sensitive information, and ensuring business continuity during unexpected events like cyberattacks or hardware failures.

How does American Frontier create a disaster recovery plan for my business?

We start by assessing your current IT environment and identifying potential risks. Then, we design a customized recovery strategy, including secure backups, defined recovery objectives, and testing procedures, to ensure your business is prepared for any disaster.

What types of disasters can your plans address?

Our disaster recovery plans address a wide range of scenarios, including cyberattacks, hardware failures, natural disasters, power outages, and accidental data deletions. We ensure your systems and data are protected, no matter the cause of the disruption.

How often should a disaster recovery plan be updated?

Your disaster recovery plan should be reviewed and updated at least annually, or whenever there are significant changes to your IT infrastructure or business operations. Regular testing and updates ensure your plan remains effective as your business evolves.

What’s the difference between disaster recovery and data backup?

Data backup involves creating copies of your data to protect it from loss, while disaster recovery is a broader strategy that includes restoring IT systems, applications, and operations in addition to data. Both are essential components of a comprehensive recovery plan.

How quickly can my business recover with your disaster recovery solutions?

The recovery time depends on your specific needs and goals, but our solutions are designed to minimize downtime. With defined recovery time objectives (RTO) and advanced tools, many businesses can resume operations within hours or even minutes.

Do you provide compliance-ready disaster recovery plans?

Yes. We specialize in creating recovery strategies that meet industry regulations like HIPAA, GDPR, and PCI DSS. This ensures your business remains compliant and avoids potential fines or legal issues.

What Our Clients Are Saying About Our Services:

★★★★★

Excellent Response Time And Invaluable Security Training

James and his group at American Frontier provide IT services for our company and have for the last 5 years. Their response time is excellent when we do have issues.
Their training sessions with our employees regarding security measures is invaluable and they constantly keep us up to date. I...

James and his group at American Frontier provide IT services for our company and have for the last 5 years. Their response time is excellent when we do have issues.
Their training sessions with our employees regarding security measures is invaluable and they constantly keep us up to date. I would highly recommend American Frontier


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Romeo Guest

President & CEO
Jim Robbins

Always In the Right Place at the Right Time

You can't put a price on American Frontier's experience in the industry. If it's broke, they can fix it. American Frontier is always there when we need them the most. When something goes wrong or we need help fast, they are always in the right place at the right time, sometimes before I even...

You can't put a price on American Frontier's experience in the industry. If it's broke, they can fix it. American Frontier is always there when we need them the most. When something goes wrong or we need help fast, they are always in the right place at the right time, sometimes before I even have a chance to respond to the problem (and I work here.) In the last 2 years, I haven't heard one "no" or "that's not in the contract." In my last job, customers were sold packages of support. I had to deal with "That's not covered unless you want to upgrade the package." American Frontier is there to help you, not nickel and dime you. When it comes to making business decisions, I can trust James's advice, because he's been there. James will give it to you straight, even if it's not what you want to hear. They are honest and trustworthy partners I can call whenever I need help.


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Alex Colvin

IT Manager
Piedmont Service Group

Over and Beyond…

American Frontier goes over and beyond with their customer service compared to other IT Vendors I've used in the past. They have a quick response time and work with us until the project is completed to our satisfaction.

Mike Petilli

Affinity Insurance Group

Proven Themselves…

American Frontier has proven themselves to be a very good partner and demonstrates a great drive to be there for their customers.

Steevie Mize

AirClean Systems

There is no firm I would give a higher recommendation to…

Our downtime has been mostly non-existent since we have been a client of American Frontier. Responsiveness is outstanding. In the event (rare) that we have had any type of issue it is resolved quickly and most of the time remotely. Our previous IT Firm was slow with a response and often took...

Our downtime has been mostly non-existent since we have been a client of American Frontier. Responsiveness is outstanding. In the event (rare) that we have had any type of issue it is resolved quickly and most of the time remotely. Our previous IT Firm was slow with a response and often took multiple attempts to correct the issue. James and Don have taken the time to understand our needs and have actually delivered results over and above our expectations. Also, when we needed new IT equipment, they made recommendations on what we should go with. Then they sourced it for us, configured, and deployed the new machines with minimal interruption to our business. If you are in need of a full-service IT Provider, there is no firm I would give a higher recommendation to than American Frontier. They will over deliver on their promise to meet your needs.


Bobby Salmon

Insure

Highly recommend that you give them a try…

American Frontier (AF) has been taking care of all IT matters for Research Triangle Dental for over 20 years. AF has demonstrated a very high level of expertise in selecting and installing appropriate hardware and software to support the growth of the business. AF has provided peace of mind...

American Frontier (AF) has been taking care of all IT matters for Research Triangle Dental for over 20 years. AF has demonstrated a very high level of expertise in selecting and installing appropriate hardware and software to support the growth of the business. AF has provided peace of mind through reliable professional oversight and maintenance of all systems. With the business being open 7 days a week we have always been able to count on AF to take care of any emergency needs in a very timely fashion. I have a habit of being very picky about service providers, and when I find a good one I stick with it. I am sticking with AF and highly recommend that you give them a try if your IT firm is not living up to your expectations.


Patrick Cassidy

Research Triangle Dental

They Take the Worry Out of IT!

The American Frontier team gives me peace of mind. IT is very stressful for a sole proprietor business like mine and to find a company like American Frontier who offers stellar customer service is great. They take all the worry out of IT. If you are on the fence about hiring an IT company...

The American Frontier team gives me peace of mind. IT is very stressful for a sole proprietor business like mine and to find a company like American Frontier who offers stellar customer service is great. They take all the worry out of IT. If you are on the fence about hiring an IT company choose American Frontier as your specialists, and you will eliminate that worry from your everyday work life.


Tom Eldridge

KW Commercial Realty

Personalized and Attentive Service, Always

American Frontier stands out from other companies because of their personal attention to me. I can always reach out and get a real, local, person to help me quickly. The quality of customer service they provide is a great benefit to me. Every time I have a question or need, they are very...

American Frontier stands out from other companies because of their personal attention to me. I can always reach out and get a real, local, person to help me quickly. The quality of customer service they provide is a great benefit to me. Every time I have a question or need, they are very responsive and helpful. You will not regret doing business with them, they are a great team and always have your back.


Gay Purvis

Juice Plus

Honest Facts with Actionable Steps

I'm starting a new practice. American Frontier offers a wonderful free consultation. James sat down with me in person (before COVID19) and listened to all my business details and needs. He provided advice on how to appropriately plan for IT security on the scale that was best for me. He offered...

I'm starting a new practice. American Frontier offers a wonderful free consultation. James sat down with me in person (before COVID19) and listened to all my business details and needs. He provided advice on how to appropriately plan for IT security on the scale that was best for me. He offered suggestions for hardware, software, and how his company can offer support and protection. Just honest facts in a relaxed and assured setting with actionable next steps. I am appreciative to the staff for the warm welcome and attentiveness. I look forward to using American Frontier in the future and know that they will truly take care of my electronic security.


Dr. Rebecca Sutphin, DC, MA

Sutphin Chiropractic Acupuncture PLLC

Always In the Right Place at the Right Time

You can't put a price on American Frontier's experience in the industry. If it's broke, they can fix it. American Frontier is always there when we need them the most. When something goes wrong or we need help fast, they are always in the right place at the right time, sometimes before I even...

You can't put a price on American Frontier's experience in the industry. If it's broke, they can fix it. American Frontier is always there when we need them the most. When something goes wrong or we need help fast, they are always in the right place at the right time, sometimes before I even have a chance to respond to the problem (and I work here.) In the last 2 years, I haven't heard one "no" or "that's not in the contract." In my last job, customers were sold packages of support. I had to deal with "That's not covered unless you want to upgrade the package". American Frontier is there to help you, not nickel and dime you. When it comes to making business decisions, I can trust James's advice, because he's been there. James will give it to you straight, even if it's not what you want to hear. They are honest and trustworthy partners I can call whenever I need help.


Alex Colvin

Piedmont Service Group

Great Company! Great Staff!

Great Company! Great Staff! Have been dealing with James and his staff for a number of years now and they are wonderful. Look no farther. One of the best in the business.

Steven Averett

MiniCity AutoBody

Responsive, Always There, And Very Knowledgeable 

American Frontier is very responsive when I have any issues with my computer. They are always there for me, and my business and they are very knowledgeable. They also back up my computer which is so important for a business.

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Eileen Murphy

Owner
Land And Sea Travel

Deep And Thorough Knowledge Of Systems And Software Architecture 

Mr. Evans and American Frontier has a deep and thorough knowledge not only of networks and security, but also of the software architectures which sit upon the networks. I recommend Mr. Evans for the serious software engineering companies.

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Brian Ceccarelli

Principal Engineer
PE Talus Software 

Maintains All My Security Needs 

James and American Frontier is extremely helpful setting up and maintaining all of my IT security needs for my new mortgage company.

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Robert Bajakian

Owner
Trusted Mortgage Advisors 

Rely On American Frontier 100% To Keep Us Secure, Great IT Support

American Frontier is a great company that gives us great IT support. We rely on American Frontier 100% to keep our servers operating and secure. I highly recommend their services.

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Keith Summey

President
Piedmont Service Group

Solve Our Issues, Don’t Pad Fees And Professional Support

American Frontier is competent and professional. I really appreciate that James and the crew at American Frontier look for ways to solve our issues, rather than pad fees. Highly recommended.

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Al Issa

CTO
Vital Source

Trustworthy And Extremely Intelligent Partners Who Will Get IT Done 

American Frontier is a trustworthy company who is proactive, engaged and assists with a variety of things. James and his team of well-trained professionals build and support all sorts of servers, use scripts to ease repetitive tasks and to just make things easier to accomplish and from a...

American Frontier is a trustworthy company who is proactive, engaged and assists with a variety of things. James and his team of well-trained professionals build and support all sorts of servers, use scripts to ease repetitive tasks and to just make things easier to accomplish and from a security standpoint they are far superior to other MSP's. As a Manager of IT, I respect and trust the advice of American Frontier and know the job will not only get done, but get done correctly. They are responsive, honest, share information freely and extremely intelligent. I recommend American Frontier for all your needs. You will not be disappointed!


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Thomas VerPlank

IT Manager
Piedmont Service Group 

Go-To For Invaluable, Extensive And Practical IT Support 

American Frontier is my go-to for extensive, practical, and sound IT Support. Their services are invaluable to our organization.

Sean McKeever

Direct Of IT Services And Support
Vital Source 

Ensure Business Continuity with Disaster Recovery Planning in Raleigh

Don’t wait for a disaster to strike before taking action. At American Frontier, we help Raleigh businesses protect their operations with reliable, customized disaster recovery plans.

Contact us today for a free consultation and take the first step toward safeguarding your business!