By Dennis Wenk, Dimension Data: Cloud computing is rapidly becoming the IT industry’s “new normal,” and with this rise of cloud, organizations must rethink their business continuity strategies. Traditional business continuity tools, processes and strategies were all designed for standardized IT-environments; where wholesale data centers were recovered, in mass after
Disaster Recovery
Are You Guilty of Avoiding Crisis Planning?
Preparing for a disaster may not be at the top of everyone’s to-do list. Deadlines, proposals, and meetings fill the day, let alone the roles and responsibilities we all encounter at home. Is crisis planning glamorous? Maybe not. Is it necessary? Absolutely. Like it or not, disasters are a natural part
Preparing for Every Possible Threat With a Flexible BCP
Your business is unlike any other. No matter what industry you serve or how many competitors you run up against, your business is unique with its own set of challenges and potential threats. And it’s why your operation requires the implementation of a business continuity plan that’s practical, easy to
Fusion Continues Growth Strategy With Two New Executive Team Members
Business continuity risk management software and services provider Fusion Risk Management, Inc. has named Cory Cowgill the company’s new Vice President and Chief Technology Officer and Paul Ybarra its Senior Vice President and Chief Revenue Officer. The additions are part of Fusion’s growth strategy, as it keeps pace with increasing
Businesses: Stop Making Multiple Copies of Your Data
2018 State of Business Continuity Report
According to the survey findings, a more resilient 2018 starts with organizations that value their BC department’s hard work and invest in preventative initiatives. While cybersecurity is a nationwide risk, organizations should ensure they have natural disaster and severe weather plans for their region. Moving forward, a higher use of
How Natural Disasters Impact Businesses
Natural disasters can have serious consequences for business. From having a plan in place to including emergency procedures in all employee development efforts, the this seven-step plan will help you prepare your business for a natural disaster. There are several important facets of a business that be impacted by natural disasters
How Flexible Is Your BCP?
Peer-to-Peer Lifesaving Rescue App for Fast Reliable Emergency Rescues During Disasters
Citizens to the Rescue, a new all-hazard disaster alerting network app for iPhone and Android, allows everyday citizens to mobilize and assemble voluntary emergency response teams in the event of a disaster. The app is available as a free download from the iTunes store and Google Play. As the only peer-to-peer
