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news headlines: 11th March 2005

Sarbanes-Oxley and outsourcing : time is running out for non-US companies
The issue of SOX remains a hot topic, especially for non-US companies listed in the US.

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Date: 11th March 2005 •Region: Various •Type: Article •Topic: Operational risk
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Take a holistic approach to security and business continuity IDC advises Asian businesses
Building a secure, reliable and resilient IT infrastructure is only one facet of business continuity.

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Date: 11th March 2005 • Region: Various Type: Article •Topic: BC general
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Addressing the risks of removable media
Magnus Ahlberg explores the data protection threats posed by technological developments in the field of removable media.

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Date: 11th March 2005 •Region: UK/World •Type: Article •Topic: ISM
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Carnegie Mellon researchers develop new virus detection software
Will detect viruses in cellphones and other embedded systems.

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Date: 11th March 2005 • Region: N.America Type: Article •Topic: ISM
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Association of Contingency Planners launches New Jersey Chapter
The ‘Garden State Chapter’ will immediately begin providing networking, educational, and professional development services to the rapidly growing number of business continuity professionals in central and northern New Jersey.

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Date: 11th March 2005 • Region: N.America Type: Article •Topic: BC general
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Business continuity briefs
Today's issue includes:
• CPM Canada
• Engenio unveils Replication Express for DB2
• UK government consults on EU company law and corporate governance action plan
• DRI Asia 2005 business continuity conference and exhibition
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London Prepared publishes Strategic Emergency Plan

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Forrester Research identifies top IT Priorities for European enterprises in 2005

Swiss Re study counts the cost of catastrophe

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Department of Homeland Security announces Buffer Zone Protection Program grants

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Bank of America admits to losing backup tapes

Post-tsunami studies provide lessons for coastal construction resilience

Guidelines for protecting Federal computer systems issued

European Commission criticises UK government for handling of Sudan I food recall

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Australian local government partnership to help manage emergencies

ASIS International publishes free comprehensive ‘Business Continuity Guideline

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BCI Australia gears up for Business Continuity Awareness Week

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IDA has big plans for BC/DR supplier certification standard

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Institute of Directors urges UK companies to draw up business continuity plans

Business Continuity Institute publishes Awareness Week support tools

Joint Forum releases outsourcing guidance for financial services

ICM opens new recovery centre

2004 figures show healthy growth at SunGard

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How to handle change better than the rest

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European countries launch joint drive to combat spam

Maryland court decision sets precedent on emergency evacuations for people with disabilities

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7 percent budget increase requested for US Department of Homeland Security in 2006

EU sets out global climate change mitigation agenda

McKesson and SunGard Availability Services to offer specialist disaster recovery solution for hospitals

Houston selected for AT&T network disaster recovery exercise

SIA publishes Critical Infrastructure Guide

New research programme aims to increase EU-wide resilience

Basel II will be the focus of IT investments for Western European Banks in 2006 and 2007

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New research uncovers security and audit risks exposed in business documents

Climate change cards put on the table

New product aims to eliminate computer system crashes and software security flaws

De Nederlandsche Bank publishes business continuity assessment framework

Business continuity management slowly gaining ground




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