news headlines: 11th February 2005

The perils of scenario-based planning
Linda Pahkim points out the weaknesses of relying too heavily on scenarios when developing a BCP.
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•Date: 11th February 2005 •Region: US/World •Type: Article •Topic: BC general
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How to handle change better than the rest
Businesses can create their own crises by not managing technology change effectively. Brian Hendry offers some advice.
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•Date: 11th February 2005 •Region: UK/World •Type: Article •Topic: IT continuity
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Business security trends for 2005
IBM has published the results from its 2004 Global Business Security Index Report and provided an overview of the potential 2005 security threat profile.
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•Date: 11th February 2005 • Region: N.America/World •Type: Article •Topic: ISM
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European countries launch joint drive to combat spam
Anti-spam enforcement authorities in 13 European countries have agreed to share information and pursue complaints across borders.
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•Date: 11th February 2005 • Region: W.Europe / UK •Type: Article •Topic: ISM
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Maryland court decision sets precedent on emergency evacuations for people with disabilities
US business continuity managers need to be aware of the need to assess and make provision for the needs of people with disabilities during evacuations.
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•Date: 11th February 2005 • Region: N.America •Type: Article •Topic: BC general
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Business continuity briefs
Today's issue includes:
• CRISP gains ground in Europe
• Continuity Forum and the Chartered Management Institute conducting joint business continuity survey
• Automata launches PAS56 overview
• New research shows that employee productivity suffers most from PC virus attacks
• Surviving the Legislative Minefield
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