news headlines: 11th November 2003

International political and security risks: Control Risks looks ahead
The number of countries that have risen from a low to a medium political risk rating has increased 23 percent.
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•Date: 11th November 2003 •Region: Various •Type: Article •Topic: BC general
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KPMG conducts survey to discover state of business continuity management in South Africa
76 percent of the companies surveyed had business continuity plans in place.
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•Date: 11th November 2003 •Region: Africa •Type: Article •Topic: BC stats
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Size matters...
Significant differences found in the way that large and small US companies prepare for disaster.
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•Date: 11th November 2003 •Region: N.America •Type: Article •Topic: BC stats
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New Winternals Recovery Manager 1.2
New version of automated, remote recovery solution for Windows NT4, 2000, XP, and Server 2003 systems.
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•Date: 11th November 2003 •Region: N.America/World •Type: Article •Topic: IT cont.
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Anti-terrorist security measures not major financial concern for US small business owners
A new Wells Fargo/Gallup Poll reveals little financial burden but some operational impact from anti-terrorism measures.
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•Date: 11th November 2003 •Region: N.America •Type: Article •Topic: Terrorism
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Strong third quarter sales for NSI Software
Double-Take IT continuity software helps revenue grow 118 percent year on year.
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•Date: 11th November 2003 •Region: N.America/World •Type: Article •Topic: BC markets
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Companies should be prepared to deal with workplace violence
Most instances of workplace violence end as quickly as they begin, but the effects can linger for years. How a company handles the aftermath of violence can play an important role in how employees cope with disaster.
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•Date: 11th November 2003 •Region: N.America •Type: Link •Topic: BC general
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Imation and Exabyte announce strategic agreement
Imation invests $20 million for exclusive worldwide marketing and distribution rights to Exabyte data storage media and equity position in Exabyte.
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•Date: 11th November 2003 •Region: N.America/World •Type: Article •Topic: BC markets
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Cadbury India initiates crisis management plans after ‘worms in chocolates’ reports
The Cadbury company is conducting a damage limitation exercise.
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•Date: 11th November 2003 •Region: Asia •Type: Article •Topic: Crisis communications
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