What is business continuity for GIS?

Business continuity in GIS ensures geo services and critical map applications keep functioning during and after disruptions: server failure, cyber incidents, or large-scale emergencies. It includes plans, procedures, and technical measures.

Elements: redundancy, failover, disaster recovery, backup of data and configuration, and clear incident roles. For governments, continuity of PDOK connections and internal crisis dashboards can be vital.

Business continuity is broader than backup alone. Backup is one building block; continuity also covers processes, communication, and testing recovery scenarios.