Downtime is costly—averaging $100K+ per hour, with annual losses reaching $1.25–$2.5B for large firms. Small businesses face even higher risk, with 40% never reopening after a disaster. Acronis shows DR is an investment, not a cost: during Hurricane Sandy, one customer avoided $900K in losses with a $50K subscription, realizing a 1700% ROI. ROI depends on Recovery Time Objective (RTO) and Recovery Point Objective (RPO)—shorter RTOs require costlier but faster solutions. Calculating avoided loss vs. solution cost demonstrates clear financial value. Beyond protection, DR can reduce insurance premiums and ensure compliance, strengthening resilience and business continuity.

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