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Prepare For the Worst with the Best in the Business
Experience capable, consistent, and easy-to-use business continuity management software.
Business continuity (BC) is only as strong as the tools it relies on. If your organization is still using outdated BC software, the risks are likely growing faster than you think. In 2025, modern continuity management is an expectation.
If you're wondering whether it's time to move on from legacy software, let’s dive in. Here's a clear look at what you might be missing and why it matters.
Your Recovery Capabilities Might Be Falling Behind
Legacy business continuity tools often can't support current recovery needs. If your system doesn't allow for cloud-based recovery or virtual machine failover, you’re not prepared for modern disruption scenarios. With threats ranging from ransomware to climate-related disasters, the ability to execute fast, diverse recovery strategies isn’t optional anymore.
Key signs:
- Extended recovery timeframes.
- Inability to meet RTOs/RPOs due to tool limitations.
- No support for hybrid or cloud environments.
Outdated Systems Undermine Efficiency and Security
Old software doesn’t just slow you down. It can create serious vulnerabilities. Legacy BC tools often lack support for current encryption protocols or user authentication standards, which puts sensitive data at risk. Worse, performance issues like frequent crashes or slow response times can derail your continuity response right when you need it most.
Ask yourself:
- Is your tool slow or unreliable during BC testing?
- Are users frustrated with the interface or avoiding the system altogether?
- Are you compensating for the tool’s limitations with extra manual work?
You’re Paying More Than You Think
Older business continuity systems often have a deceptively high total cost of ownership. From constant maintenance to the need for hard-to-find technical skills, these hidden costs add up quickly. Add in opportunity costs, such as missing out on modern features like automated testing or real-time dashboards, and the gap becomes even clearer.
Common cost indicators:
- Heavy IT resource demands.
- Lack of vendor support or regular updates.
- Specialized knowledge is required to operate or troubleshoot the system.
Modern Tools Enable More Than Just Maintenance
Today’s business continuity platforms do more than store plans. They support compliance efforts, streamline testing, integrate with enterprise tools, and provide real-time monitoring. If your business continuity software can't help you align with updated regulations or generate audit-ready documentation, it’s limiting your ability to meet stakeholder expectations.
Modern platforms typically offer cloud-based testing environments and advanced reporting and analytics.
Modernize Your Continuity Program with BCMMetrics
Modernizing your BC software both reduces risk and builds resilience. If you’ve identified signs of legacy limitations in your current tool, consider how a purpose-built, updated platform can simplify operations, improve engagement, and keep you audit-ready.
BCMMetrics offers a modern, accessible platform built by the consultants at MHA Consulting, who have over 25 years of real-world business continuity experience. It’s designed for professionals who want simple, effective tools to manage risk, stay audit-ready, and strengthen resilience without the complexity of enterprise-grade systems.
BCMMetrics is built around four purpose-driven modules:
- Compliance Confidence: Assess your program against industry standards like FFIEC, ISO and identify gaps.
- BIA On-Demand: Conduct Business Impact Analyses efficiently with structured data collection and reporting.
- BCM One: Store, manage, and organize recovery plans, incident records, and exercises for different locations in one secure place.
- BCM Planner: Build, edit, and maintain customized recovery plans with an easy-to-use editor that fits the way you work.
Together, these modules cover the full continuity lifecycle—simplifying compliance management, streamlining plan documentation, and improving testing and incident response.
Explore the next generation of business continuity software and increase your ROI. Take a virtual tour of BCMMetrics and see how it can work for your team.
Michael Herrera
Michael Herrera is the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of MHA. In his role, Michael provides global leadership to the entire set of industry practices and horizontal capabilities within MHA. Under his leadership, MHA has become a leading provider of Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery services to organizations on a global level. He is also the founder of BCMMETRICS, a leading cloud based tool designed to assess business continuity compliance and residual risk. Michael is a well-known and sought after speaker on Business Continuity issues at local and national contingency planner chapter meetings and conferences. Prior to founding MHA, he was a Regional VP for Bank of America, where he was responsible for Business Continuity across the southwest region.
