The storms of 2024 were a wake-up call for businesses in Houston, exposing vulnerabilities in the city’s power grid and IT infrastructure. As we look ahead to 2025, the question isn’t if outages will happen again but whether your business is prepared to handle them. From costly downtime to frustrated employees and eroded customer trust, the stakes couldn’t be higher. Let’s explore why resilient IT infrastructure is essential and how we can help you weather the storm.
The Cost of Downtime: A Business Reality Check
When storms hit and the grid fails, the cost of downtime skyrockets. Small businesses lose an average of $25,620 per hour, while enterprises can face losses of over $1 million per hour. Beyond the financial impact, downtime stalls productivity, frustrates employees, and damages customer relationships. In 2024, many businesses learned the hard way that traditional disaster recovery (DR) plans and on-premises systems weren’t enough to maintain operations.
Common Weak Links in IT Systems
Through our work with businesses across Houston, we’ve seen recurring issues that lead to prolonged outages:
- On-Premises Data Centers: These often fail due to inadequate power backups and cooling systems.
- Unreliable Colocation Providers: Some providers don’t test their backup systems or lack robust support during crises.
- Connectivity Challenges: Single internet circuits leave businesses vulnerable to ISP outages.
How We Can Help
We specialize in providing fault-tolerant infrastructure designed to keep your business online during Houston’s worst conditions. Here’s how we can support your IT strategy in 2025:
- 100% Uptime Reliability
- Purpose-built facilities with fault-tolerant power and cooling systems to ensure continuous operation.
- Hybrid IT Solutions
- Leverage a mix of physical and virtual infrastructure for maximum flexibility and resilience.
- Disaster Recovery Planning
- Establish primary and secondary DR sites to minimize downtime during outages.
- Blended Connectivity Options
- Backup internet circuits or blended IP services to maintain connectivity during ISP failures.
- Fully Managed Colocation
- Remote hands and technical support available 24/7/365, included at no additional cost.
- Transparent Pricing
- Unlimited cross-connects and managed services without hidden fees.
Preparing for the Future: Key Considerations for IT Leaders
Houston’s grid isn’t improving overnight, and storms are only becoming more frequent. IT leaders need to take proactive steps to strengthen their infrastructure. Here are some critical areas to evaluate:
- Data Center Location: Is your IT infrastructure housed in a fault-tolerant facility?
- Connectivity Redundancy: Do you have backup internet circuits to maintain operations during outages?
- Disaster Recovery: Are your DR plans sufficient to protect your business during extended outages?
Learn More: “What We Owe the Future”
For an in-depth look at Houston’s grid challenges and practical solutions for businesses, download our white paper, What We Owe the Future. This resource covers why the grid continues to fail, why traditional DR plans fall short, and actionable strategies to keep your systems online. Read the white paper here.
Ready to Make IT Resilience a Priority?
Don’t let history repeat itself. With us, you can build a resilient IT infrastructure that minimizes downtime, protects your bottom line, and ensures your business is prepared for whatever 2025 brings. Contact us today to explore smarter solutions for your IT needs.
