How Starlink Ensured Business Continuity During an Outage.
Starlink Solution.
In today’s digital age, connectivity is the backbone of any operation, whether you’re managing critical client meetings or ensuring a seamless customer experience at your business. Recently, I experienced firsthand the impact of a sudden loss of connectivity—and how a quick, strategic decision helped turn the situation around.
While spending time with my family in the Adirondack Mountains, a place we retreat to every year for some well-deserved downtime, a major windstorm took out both the internet and cellular networks. As you can imagine, this led to immediate challenges. Not only were my kids unable to make simple purchases because the credit card machines were down, but I also had a couple of crucial client meetings on the docket that I couldn’t afford to miss.
The Power of Being Prepared.
Understanding the importance of staying connected, I made a swift decision. I headed to Home Depot and picked up a Starlink kit for $299. After a quick setup and activation of the service, we were back online in no time. This got me thinking: why wasn’t this technology more widely adopted by facilities in remote or storm-prone areas to maintain business continuity?
For businesses, having a robust backup plan is essential. Typically, we recommend a dual-internet setup: one using a primary fiber optic connection and the other leveraging Starlink as a secondary connection. By sending health check packets over the primary connection, the system can instantly switch to Starlink if the primary fails, ensuring that your business remains operational without missing a beat.
You Need a Disaster Recovery Plan.
If the facility we were at had implemented a similar setup, they could have avoided a day of lost revenue—and my kids would have had their ice cream. It’s a reminder that investing in the right technology solutions not only keeps your business running smoothly but also keeps your customers happy.
For businesses that can’t afford to lose a single minute of uptime, considering a backup solution like Starlink could make all the difference. At Peznet Solutions, we’re here to help you prepare for the unexpected and ensure that your operations remain uninterrupted, no matter what comes your way.