Continuity2 vs Quantivate Business Continuity Software

Meridian BCMS is Continuity2’s web-based platform for creating, storing, managing and distributing business continuity plans. Its business impact analysis module identifies products, services, activities, resources, dependencies and recovery requirements. Teams can build plans with the Template Creator and use templates aligned with ISO 22301, BCI Good Practice Guidelines, DRI International and ITIL. Risk tools support custom frameworks, assessments, aggregated registers and automated notifications. Operational resilience features help identify important business services and analyze their impact. Users can schedule exercises, invite participants by email, generate approval reports, track corrective actions and conduct audits online. Incident management supports email, SMS and voice messages, and incident tools are available through native Android and iOS apps. An IT disaster recovery module supports automated plans based on system recovery priorities. The platform also lets customers customize its appearance with their own imagery. Continuity2 says it supports customers 365 days a year. The listed annual license for organizations with 0–500 staff costs £20,000 a year and allows unlimited users within the organization.

Quantivate Business Continuity Software supports business continuity and disaster recovery planning and management in one cloud solution. It combines threat and vulnerability analysis, risk assessment, and business impact analysis with an editor for creating plans. Users can draw on a business process library and preloaded continuity, pandemic, and crisis templates. The product also includes scenario-based exercises and incident management. Workflows, dashboards, reports, and permissions can be configured, with built-in analytics and Report Builder for reporting. Plans and documentation can be stored centrally, distributed electronically, and updated in real time. Emergency notices can be sent by SMS, email, or voice broadcast. Staff can use Quantivate's iOS and Android app to access, store, and synchronize continuity plans. The platform offers single sign-on and user provisioning. Pricing is available on request. Quantivate describes its GRC platform as purpose-built for banks, credit unions, and other financial institutions, and offers optional consulting services to help build continuity and disaster recovery plans.