{"id":836098,"date":"2025-08-28T07:23:27","date_gmt":"2025-08-28T05:23:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/?p=836098"},"modified":"2025-08-28T07:23:31","modified_gmt":"2025-08-28T05:23:31","slug":"resilient-innovations-has-africas-leading-disaster-recovery-site","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/industry-news\/836098\/resilient-innovations-has-africas-leading-disaster-recovery-site\/","title":{"rendered":"Resilient Innovations has Africa\u2019s leading disaster recovery site"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Last week, Resilient Innovations\u2019 head office in Waterfall City was recognised as Africa\u2019s best continuity and resilience service provider and product for 2025.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This honour, awarded by the globally respected Business Continuity Institute (BCI), highlights the site as the benchmark for resilience and disaster recovery on the continent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ri.africa\/building-5-waterfall-corporate-campus?utm_source=BusinessTech&amp;utm_medium=SponsoredArticle&amp;utm_term=August2025\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Discover more about the award-winning site here.<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The Waterfall City facility is more than a recovery facility &#8211; it is a purpose-built hub designed to keep businesses operational when disruption strikes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Combining advanced infrastructure with sustainable design, it sets a new standard for resilience in Africa.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The site includes over 500 seats, a flood-proof Tier 3-aligned data centre, dual UPS systems, dual generators, 9,900 litres of backup diesel, 18,000 litres of backup water, grey water systems, solar power, and multiple fibre links.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Over the past five years, it has achieved 100% uptime, continuing to operate seamlessly through major disruptions, including the COVID-19 pandemic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What distinguishes the facility is the integration of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) principles alongside resilience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As a 4-star green-rated building, it allows organisations to meet both operational continuity requirements and sustainability goals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The environment is not only robust and efficient, but also provides a comfortable space for staff during extended recovery periods.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Growing demand for recovery solutions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The award reflects the growing demand for tested recovery solutions across the continent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It offers reduced downtime, compliance with international standards, and the scalability to support anywhere from a small team to hundreds of critical employees.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Recognised as the Business Continuity Service\/Product Provider of the Year in Africa, we proudly continue to stand as the pre-eminent BCM service provider on the continent, trusted by leading organisations across industries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThis achievement reflects our unwavering commitment to resilience and excellence,\u201d said Willem Olivier, CEO of Resilient Innovations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThis award reflects the dedication and hard work our team has invested over many years, as well as the trust our clients continue to place in us.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cUltimately, it\u2019s about giving businesses the confidence to keep moving forward when challenges arise, and being right there to make sure they can.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Resilient Innovations has become a trusted resilience partner for Banks, Financial Service Providers, JSE-listed entities, blue-chip companies, BPOs, and a wide range of corporates across multiple industries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It represents the future of disaster recovery, where operational excellence, sustainability, and trusted continuity come together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ri.africa\/?utm_source=BusinessTech&amp;utm_medium=SponsoredArticle&amp;utm_term=August2025\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Click here for more information about Resilient Innovations<\/a><\/strong>, or contact them using the following methods:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Email: <a href=\"mailto:info@ri.africa\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">info@ri.africa<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Tel: <a href=\"tel:27115548000\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">+27 11 554 8000<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Resilient Innovations\u2019 head office in Waterfall City has been recognised as Africa\u2019s best continuity and resilience service provider and product for 2025. 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