Business continuity planning is all about being prepared for unplanned, and sometimes extraordinary events. Today, business continuity is not only at or near the top of the corporate IT agenda in almost every analyst survey (Gartner, Meta Group and IDC, for example), but it is expected to remain there for years to come. This Infoconomy industry report is an invaluable guide for IT decision-makers wanting to understand how they can prepare their companies for the worst.