Business continuity management: a systemic framework for implementation

Purpose The paper aims at defining a systemic framework for the implementation of business continuity management (BCM). The framework is based on the assertion that the implementation of BCM should be done through the systemic implementation of an "always-on" enterprise information system. Design/methodology/approach Systems approach is used in order to design a systemic framework for the implementation of continuous computing technologies within the concept of an always-on enterprise information system. Findings A conceptual framework has been proposed to develop a framework for a systemic implementation of several continuous computing technologies that enhance business continuity (BC) in the form of an "always-on" enterprise information system. Originality/value The paper identifies BC as a business pressure in internet era and suggests a systemic framework for implementation.