news headlines: 17th May 2006

Comprehensive survey into business continuity activities of UK organisations published
Chartered Management Institute survey finds substantial gap between ‘understanding’ and ‘action’.
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•Date: 17th May 2006• Region: UK • Type: Article •Topic: BC statistics
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Business Continuity Awareness Week – the journey
Carol Moffitt and Jay Grove summarize last week’s Americas & Australasia Business Continuity Awareness Week and look ahead to next year's.
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•Date: 17th May 2006 • Region: Various • Type: Article •Topic: BC general
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ICM opens 1700 seat Romford recovery centre
40 suites available to service businesses of all sizes in London and the surrounding area.
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•Date: 17th May 2006• Region: UK • Type: Article •Topic: Recovery facilities
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Federal workforce not ready to telework during influenza pandemic
According to the Cyber Security Industry Alliance.
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•Date: 17th May 2006• Region: US • Type: Article •Topic: Pandemic planning
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UK government starts making contingency plans for potential energy shortages in 2006/2007 winter
Lessons learned from last winter reviewed and ‘Business Energy Forum’ established to help plan ahead.
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•Date: 17th May 2006• Region: UK • Type: Article •Topic: Power management
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GAO reports on the military response to Katrina and the lessons learned for future disasters
"Hurricane Katrina: Better Plans and Exercises Needed to Guide the Military's Response to Catastrophic Natural Disasters."
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•Date: 17th May 2006• Region: US• Type: Article •Topic: DR general
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CapRock expands disaster recovery satellite services in preparation for 2006 Hurricane Season
Self-contained packages provide telephone and broadband Internet service for emergency response and business continuity.
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•Date: 17th May 2006• Region: US/World • Type: Article •Topic: Telecoms continuity
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Business continuity briefs
Today's issue includes:
• New funds for Cyclone Larry disaster recovery effort
• Challenges and implications of Basel II for Asia
• Insurance industry cannot manage terrorism risks alone
• NOAA to announce 2006 Atlantic Hurricane Season outlook on Monday May 22nd
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