news headlines: 6th January 2004

Power – the ultimate dependency
2004 will see further major problems for businesses due to sudden widespread power outages.
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•Date: 6th January 2004 •Region: Worldwide •Type: Article •Topic: Power management
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Is the business continuity manager’s role changing?
‘Yes’ is the conclusion of Continuity Central’s latest quick survey.
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•Date: 6th January 2004 •Region:Worldwide •Type: Article •Topic: BC general
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CMS launches new backup and disaster recovery software
BounceBack Professional offers affordable desktop data protection for any manufacturer's hard drive configuration.
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•Date: 6th January 2004 •Region: N.America •Type: Article •Topic: IT continuity
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WHO lab tests confirm China SARS case
This is the first case not linked to a laboratory accident that has occurred since the initial outbreak of SARS was declared contained on 5th July 2003.
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•Date: 6th January 2004 •Region: SE Asia •Type: Article •Topic: SARS disease
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Agency releases initial draft standard on security mapping; includes critical infrastructure
Applies only to Federal civilian agencies.
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•Date: 6th January 2004 •Region: N.America •Type: Article •Topic: BC general
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BCI announces new partnership
Eton Mai Consulting will provide various career services for Business Continuity Institute members.
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•Date: 6th January 2004 •Region: UK / Worldwide •Type: Article •Topic: BC general
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