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
ICYMI (In Case You Missed It)
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
Call for Speakers/Presentations for 2019 Management Conference
Presentation proposals are now being accepted for the 2019 Continuity Insights Management Conference, scheduled for April 15-17 at the Hilton Riverside New Orleans Hotel, New Orleans, Louisiana. Are you ready to exchange ideas, best practices, and vital information on relevant topics with your business continuity colleagues? Continuity Insights is seeking qualified
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 Flexible Is Your BCP?
What ‘The Office’ Taught Us About Crisis Communication
It all starts with visibility vulnerability. When a crisis strikes, an organization becomes more visible to the public. Establishing a crisis plan prior to a disaster striking is essential, but miscommunication while in the public eye will create a secondary crisis. It’s important to remember that the information learned in the
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
