BCM Institute sets out strategic goals
Aims to become the first choice business continuity and disaster recovery training and certification body in Asia, Asia Pacific, Europe, Middle East and Africa by 2010. Read article •Date: 7th May 2008• Region: Various •Type: Article •Topic: BC general
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Resilient national telecoms a high priority says Pakistan PM
Prime Minister calls for improvements in redundancy and speaks about the need to facilitate multiple domestic networks and backbones. Read article •Date: 18th March 2008• Region: Asia •Type: Article •Topic: Telecoms continuity
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GAIL sets up recovery centre at Jaipur The facility was inaugurated on March 10th at Jaipur by Dr. U D Choubey, CMD, GAIL. Read article •Date: 18th March 2008• Region: Asia •Type: Article •Topic: BC general
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Lahore hit by bomb attacks
At least 24 people have died in two bomb attacks in Pakistan's city of Lahore. According to police sources, 20 persons were killed and 150 injured in a powerful blast at the FIA Office at Temple Road here, while four were killed in a blast in Model Town, where three persons were reported injured. It is suspected that the blast at the FIA Office was caused by a suicide bomber using a car loaded with explosive material. The explosion was so powerful that the FIA building was badly damaged while window panes of buildings in the surrounding area including the Mall were shattered. More details •Date: 11th March 2008• Region: Asia •Type: Article •Topic: Terrorism
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New ‘OmniCenter’ recovery facility opened in Navi Mumbai
First of a planned network of recovery centres across India. Read article •Date: 22nd February 2008• Region: Asia •Type: Article •Topic: Recovery facilities
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Businesses need to understand 'unique and complex' Asian terrorism threat According to Lloyd’s new report ‘Terrorism in Asia: What does it mean for business?’ Read article •Date: 22nd February 2008• Region: Various •Type: Article •Topic: Terrorism
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Business Continuity Journal Volume Two, Issue Four now available
Continuity Central’s quarterly peer-reviewed advanced level publication. Read article •Date: 31st January 2008• Region:World •Type: Article •Topic: BC general
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IBM launches Navi Mumbai recovery centre Initially providing 2,500-seats, the 25,000 sq ft facility has the potential to increase capacity up to 3,500 seats. Read article •Date: 31st January 2008• Region: Asia •Type: Article •Topic: Recovery facilities
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Indian Ocean tsunami: future impacts
The 2004 catastrophe was far from the worst possible in many Indian Ocean borderlands and warning systems are still lagging: researchers. Read article •Date: 29th January 2008• Region: Various •Type: Article •Topic: Emergency planning
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Terror attack in Karachi industrial area
Ten people were killed and 45 others were injured in an explosion in the Landhi industrial area of Karachi on Monday evening. The terror attack was caused by an explosive device which had been hidden in a fruit cart. •Date: 15th January 2008• Region: Asia •Type: Briefing •Topic: Terrorism
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Huge fire destroys thousands of retail businesses in Kolkata A major fire which broke out in Kolkata's Burra Bazaar around 2 AM on Saturday morning gutted at least 2,500 retail businesses. More than 45 fire tenders were pressed into service, finally bringing the blaze under control earlier today (Tuesday 15th January). •Date: 15th January 2008• Region: Asia
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Pakistan government outlines the extent of suicide bombing threat
Lahore attack is the latest in a catalogue of attacks; terrorists will be ‘be foiled at all costs’. Read article •Date: 11th January 2008• Region: Asia •Type: Article •Topic: Terrorism
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Cost of Pakistan arson and looting put at over Rs 100 billion
In a televised address to the nation, President Musharraf said ‘unimaginable losses’ have occurred. Read article •Date: 3rd January 2008• Region: Asia •Type: Article •Topic: BC general
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Business continuity in 2008
What changes and challenges does the new year hold for the business continuity profession? David Honour speculates. Read article •Date: 3rd January 2008• Region: World •Type: Article •Topic: BC general
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The changing risk profile of key coastal cities around the world
Miami, Guangzhou and New York face the highest risk of future property and infrastructure losses. Read article •Date: 7th Dec 2007• Region: Various •Type: Article •Topic: BC general
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Delhi on high alert
According to the Indian Intelligence Bureau there may be possible terror strikes in Delhi in the next two weeks; as a result the city has been put on high alert. Read article •Date: 4th Dec 2007• Region:Asia •Type: Article •Topic: Warnings
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Serial blasts hit northern cities of Uttar Pradesh in India
Mumbai, Hyderabad and Bangalore put on high alert. Read article •Date: 27th Nov 2007• Region:Asia •Type: Article •Topic: Terrorism
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IBM developing Mumbai recovery centre
Will provide 250 syndicated work area recovery seats. Read article •Date: 22nd Nov 2007• Region: Asia •Type: Article •Topic: Recovery facilities
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ICDR 2007: 3rd International Conference on Disaster Reduction
28 - 29 November 2007, Nehru Centre, Mumbai, India. Read article •Date: 22nd Nov 2007• Region: Asia •Type: Article •Topic: Events
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3i Infotech launches disaster recovery services in Chennai 3i Infotech has announced the launch of its first International Data Center (IDC), in Chennai, which will offer managed hosting services for application and disaster recovery solutions. Read the story •Date: 22nd Nov 2007• Region: Asia •Type: Briefing •Topic: IT continuity
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Pakistan state of emergency: assessing the business impact
What will the impact of Pakistan’s state of emergency be on the country’s IT/IT Enabled services sector? Vignesh Karthic discusses. Read article •Date: 8th Nov 2007• Region:Asia •Type: Article •Topic: BC general
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National Workshop on Tsunami Risk Management
29 November, 2007, Centaur Hotel, New Delhi, India. Read article •Date: 8th Nov 2007• Region:Asia •Type: Article •Topic: Events
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Asia Business Continuity Awards: full results
The first-ever Asia Business Continuity Awards were presented last week at the Seventh Annual Business Continuity Management Conference in Singapore. Read article •Date: 6th Nov 2007• Region:Various •Type: Article •Topic: BC markets
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Heavy rains in Tamilnadu, India
Chennai (the capital city of southern state of Tamilnadu, India) has been experiencing heavy rain since Saturday night, throwing the normal life out of gear. The Tamil Nadu government ordered all schools and colleges in the state to be closed in the state on Monday. The floods during the north east monsoon has become a major business continuity issue in Chennai. •Date: 19th October 2007• Region: India •Type: Briefing
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India gets new tsunami warning system
On 15th October the Indian National Centre for Ocean Information Services (INCOIS) officially launched a new tsunami warning system. Read article •Date: 19th October 2007• Region: India •Type: Article •Topic: Emergency planning
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Strike expected to bring Indian state of Tamil Nadu to a standstill
A state-wide strike has been called for Monday 1 October 2007 by the governing political party in the southern state of Tamil Nadu. Shops and businesses are expected to close across this state and public transport will be unavailable. •Date: 28th Sept 2007• Region: Asia •Type: Briefing
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Mumbai police recover six bombs; city on high alert
Mumbai police have recovered six crude bombs from outside the Andheri station and security has been increased across the city as a result. Read the story. •Date: 27th Sept 2007• Region: Asia •Type: Briefing
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Tsunami warnings issued for Indian Ocean
Countries bordering the Indian Ocean have been advised to take immediate steps to evacuate coastal areas. Read article •Date: 12th Sept 2007• Region: Various•Type: Article •Topic: Warnings
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Double-Take Software rolls out local availability and support services to India and Sri Lanka
Double-Take Software has announced that Ontrack Solutions has become a distributor in India and Sri Lanka. This agreement will make it easier for organisations based in these countries to purchase Double-Take Software solutions. Resellers with an interest in partnering with Double-Take Software in India and Sri Lanka should contact Ontrack. For more information please visit www.ontrackin.com •Date: 4th Sept 2007• Region: Various •Type: Briefing •Topic: BC markets
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Asia Business Continuity Awards 2007
Award ceremony: 30 October 2007, Meritus Mandarin Hotel, Singapore. Read article •Date: 9th August 2007• Region: Various •Type: Article •Topic: BC general
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Monsoon rains worst in 25 years Over the past month, more than 1.5 million people have been affected by storms, tornados and landslides in Bangladesh, in what has been described as the worst monsoon season in 25 years. Heavy monsoon rains also are making life miserable for people in Afghanistan, Pakistan, and India. Read article •Date: 6th July 2007 • Region: Asia •Type: Briefing
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Karachi slowly returning to normal after storm causes huge power outages
Monsoon rains and thunderstorms hit Karachi between 23rd and 24th June, causing many deaths and widespread power outages. KESC, the regional power supply company said that more than 700 feeders out of 1000 either broke down due to heavy rain or were shut down as preventive measures. Most of the feeders have been re-opened now but there are still some problems. •Date: 26th June 2007 • Region: Asia •Type: Briefing
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Pakistan Prime Minister promises an end to power shortages
Businesses operating in Pakistan are regularly impacted by power outages and low quality supplies. In a statement Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz outlined measures being taken to address this issue. Read article •Date: 15th June 2007 • Region: Asia •Type: Article •Topic: Power management
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Business continuity – is India prepared? By Arun Mehta, president and CEO, Richmond Advisory Services Inc. Read article •Date: 8th June 2007• Region: Asia/World •Type: Article •Topic: BC markets
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Business Continuity Management Institute launches six business continuity and disaster recovery certifications in Asia and the Middle East
Complements the existing high-level certifications by providing formal training for the entry and mid-level business continuity professional. Read article •Date: 20th April 2007 • Region: Various •Type: Article •Topic: BC general
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IBM opens new Autonomic Computing Technology Center in India
To address'overwhelming demand' for technology and systems that are self-managing. Read article •Date: 4th April 2007 • Region: Asia •Type: Article •Topic: IT continuity
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Doing Business in South Asia 2007
World Bank reports on compliance and business risks for businesses operating in South Asian countries. Read article •Date: 14th Feb 2007 • Region: SE Asia/ Asia •Type: Article •Topic: Op. risk
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Business continuity resolutions for 2007
Ten things to consider adding to your to-do list. By David Honour. Read article •Date: 3rd Jan 2007• Region: World •Type: Article •Topic: BC general
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BCM Institute sets out strategic goals
