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business continuity: General information
‘Your Ten Step Guide to Becoming Games Ready’ Insurance: preparing, managing, and responding to catastrophic event claims London 2012 kicks off free preparation sessions for businesses UK Climate Change Risk Assessment Napolitano presents ‘National Strategy for Global Supply Chain Security’ Calling the shots… South Africa: top 10 business continuity issues for 2012 The Business Continuity Institute announces inaugural North America business continuity awards Many organizations lack confidence in London 2012 business continuity plans Telecommunications risk management report New business continuity advice from Greater London Authority It’s time to change your mindset… 2012’s top stories… Announcing: The Journal of Business Continuity and Resiliency ‘Flood risk and insurance - a roadmap to 2013 and beyond’ 2012 UK Business Continuity Awards open for entries Advances in self-healing technologies offer potential for greater resilience in electronic systems The challenges in a changing world: adopting an integrated approach to risk mitigation BCI updates business continuity dictionary Guidance from ENISA on new security and continuity rules for telecoms companies Social media and business continuity UK university offering new Business Continuity Diploma Near misses and direct hits Business continuity and risk – what is in scope? ‘Special Report on Managing the Risks of Extreme Events and Disasters to Advance Climate Change Adaptation’ ‘Business Continuity Planning in Severe Weather’: Irish government advice New supply chain business continuity management resource freely available Business Continuity Institute Awards winners Supply chain resilience Executive buy-in? It doesn't end there ‘Preparing Your Business For the Games’ Short list for the 2011 BCI Awards announced NOAA issues US winter forecast Business continuity and bandh days Enhanced Canadian Disaster Database officially launched BCI Asia Business Continuity Awards 2011 Business continuity and financial turmoil Winners of the BCI Continuity & Resilience Awards India announced UK winter – businesses shouldn’t over react to alarmism Olympic transport issues once again on the agenda as London Assembly questions TfL commissioner From here to maternity? ASIS International and SHRM release joint Workplace Violence Prevention and Intervention ANSI standard ‘Global protest’ planned for October 15th Business Continuity Awareness Week 2012 briefing paper published by the Business Continuity Institute Heidelberg issues business continuity advice for printers Sunspot 1302 threatens geosynchronous satellites Private Sector Resources Catalog 3.0 BCI extends deadline for entries for 2011 Gifted Grades and Awards IBHS calls for a ‘hybrid’ approach to preparedness Wide-area power outage hits Southwest US Poor people resilience creates sick organizations UK riots in retrospect SunGard launches ‘Dedicated Recover Anywhere’ US National Preparedness Month kicks off Scale of Olympics-related business continuity issues highlighted Six tips for disaster preparation Are we fear-mongers? Business continuity and the boy who cried wolf Role of the telecommunications industry in emergency planning Supply chain continuity insights New advice resources for riot-hit English businesses Is business continuity management a misnomer? Business continuity management lessons from English public disorder incidents Business restoration: advice and help for riot-hit English companies English riots: advice for businesses BCI invites entries for 2011 Gifted Grades and Awards APEC countries agree the need to promote business continuity to the private sector MIR3 highlights the threat of US wildfires this fall and advises organizations to include response strategies in business continuity plans GAO reports on US government use of telework for business continuity The London 2012 Olympic Games: how businesses are planning to manage the impacts Business continuity and brand protection Management of power outage risks New report highlights future London flood risks India business continuity awards scheduled How recovery in the cloud can boost Hurricane Season Preparedness Thailand National Economic and Social Development Board to present national disaster management plan to new government OSHA issues heatwave advice for US businesses Supply chain continuity in US SMBs UK businesses nervous about future power related business continuity threats NFPA to update FEMA’s Ready Business web content UK organizations preparing for J30 strike Business continuity management: reflections from disaster Entry deadline extended for the BCI Asia Business Continuity Awards Political violence, strikes, riots, civil war and war are key business continuity threats: Aon New report highlights sea level rise threats to Australia’s coastal businesses Germany e-coli outbreak latest FEMA, Red Cross and Ad Council launch US business continuity ad campaign After Japan 9.0: Are there gaps in your continuity plans? One to watch: haemolytic uraemic syndrome Business Continuity Awards 2011: the winners Using wikis for business continuity training Three UK business organizations collaborate on ‘Developing Resilience’ guide American Red Cross launches ‘Ready Rating’ to help prepare businesses and organizations for emergencies Emerging business continuity threats: acid mine drainage IAEM invites entries for Awards Competition 3rd Annual BANG Award winners The BCI Asia Business Continuity Awards London 2012 transport plans on track, but huge risks remain 2011 India monsoon forecast First UK corporate manslaughter conviction shows that the issue could be a real business continuity threat UK government asked to review 2012 Olympics business continuity advice Don’t forget to submit comments for the 2013 edition of NFPA 1600 Shortlist published for 2011 Business Continuity Awards 4th Asia Business Continuity Awards launched Calls made to make business continuity planning mandatory for Caribbean organizations Management advice for business continuity managers UK Cabinet Office develops guide to resiliency Unrealistic scenarios? C’mon man! BS ISO/IEC 27031:2011 now available BC24 online incident simulation game now live Global supply chains may be disrupted for several months due to Japan earthquake and tsunami Virtual Corporation updates Business Continuity Maturity Model UN-backed tsunami warning exercise for Caribbean Supply chain management and business continuity Canadian CSA Z1600 business continuity standard review underway The 3rd Annual Alternative UK BANG Awards California superstorm would be costliest US disaster ‘Business Interruption Insurance & BCM’ United Arab Emirates progresses regional business continuity standard Murphy’s Three Laws of Business Continuity House of Commons Committee criticises UK National Risk Assessment process Consultation on new UK CCTV code of practice US bill to address serious cyber security threats introduced Solar storm provides a preview of threats to come New report highlights key lessons from the Buncefield disaster DRI International’s Qualifying Exam re-written Comments requested on draft ISO 22301 business continuity standard Report discusses future UK critical infrastructure challenges BCI updates business continuity Legislations, Regulations, Standards and Guidelines document London Assembly committee discusses future flood risk New approach needed to prevent major 'systemic failures' When the business itself threatens business continuity New version of ICM Emergency Office 'will revolutionise the business continuity market' BS 25999 needs a continuity capability statement Top ten business continuity tunes Maximum tolerable period of disruption: a new definition Business Continuity Institute publishes new Dictionary of Business Continuity Management Terms IBHS provides US business owners with severe weather business continuity advice Avoiding the dangers of groupthink during business continuity planning BS25999 Users’ Workshop report New edition of ‘The Definitive Handbook of Business Continuity Management’ now available ASIS International and BSI release joint business continuity management ANSI standard Stop consenting to infrastructure failure and business disruption... The meaning of risk appetite: or “Finally, monsieur, a wafer thin mint” UK businesses warned of increasing norovirus threat Senate committee expresses disappointment over some aspects of PS-Prep London Assembly questions London Olympics executives Lessons learned from going through the BS 25999 certification process Risk managers are increasingly playing a role in business continuity Lessons learned or lessons lost? Choosing a business continuity consultant: and avoiding being sold snake oil ISO standard on preparedness and continuity management systems moves forward Insurance sector views on business continuity UK Environment Agency plans changes to flood warning service London Assembly discusses business continuity issues relating to 2012 transport plans Business Continuity Institute presents ‘Gifted Awards’ Introduction of standardised core Pre-Qualification Questionnaire by UK government is an opportunity to embed business continuity planning into the procurement process Top five business continuity lessons learnt from the FIFA 2010 World Cup Buyer beware: PS-Prep auditor training and organization certification Thoughts on MTPoD BSI launches survey on BS 25999 usage Winter Resilience Review : Final Report published London Assembly looks into London 2012 business continuity impacts NOAA forecasts ‘another Winter of extremes’ for the US UK business overlooking Olympic risks: Deloitte UK government looking into the impacts of a future severe space weather event BSI publishes guidance on human aspects of business continuity management 2nd BCI Continuity & Resilience Awards winners DHS moves forward in efforts to aid small business preparedness planning Business continuity during industrial action Major flooding exercise planned for England and Wales Should whistle-blowing be an essential aspect of a good business continuity management system? ANAB announces PS-Prep accreditation guidance Business resilience in the supply chain Risk appetite explored The future role of BCM in contemporary corporate defence Olympics: “it will not be business as usual” says City of London Corporation US warned of looming national crisis in water quality and supply Delhi companies plan for Commonwealth Games disruption Business Continuity Institute on the hunt for non-executive directors New light shed on PTSD ASIS International moves forward with organizational resilience maturity model Error in climate change models may mean that sea level rises will not be as rapid as previously expected The shifting sands of business continuity management AS/NZS 5050 standard ‘not in line with progressive BCM thinking’ Business continuity trends, triggers and technology Feedback requested on UK National Occupational Standards for Administrators working in BCM AS/NZS 5050:2010 reviewed ASIS International invites applications to participate in Organizational Resilience Maturity Model development committee ‘Piloting Supply Chain Risk Management for Federal Information Systems’ Most UK businesses are ignoring future climate related risks “Don’t cut flood defence spending” : ABI tells UK government Sign up for 2010 National Preparedness Month Music to my ears.... Interim report of the Winter Resilience Review published With two years to go, UK businesses are urged to factor the 2012 Olympics into business continuity plans Twelve Chicago southland education institutions sign mutual aid agreement Future US water supply risks examined Exercise Citius Torch tests London Olympic security preparedness Food for thought... SAS 70 is not proof of security, continuity or privacy compliance: Gartner Some thoughts on resilience Communication and funding are the biggest challenges to business continuity Practitioners’ ethics Human aspects of business continuity management New business continuity standard published by Standards New Zealand and Standards Australia BCI publishes new guide to business continuity guidance documents around the world A business continuity plan for all seasons Airmic discusses integrating business continuity and enterprise risk management DHS adopts three business continuity standards State of the Nation: Infrastructure 2010 New Cybersecurity Bill introduced in US ‘Who would have thought that would happen?’: new BCI report PS-PREP: expedite, do it right, and create awareness BANG announces the winners of the 2nd Annual Alternative Awards in Business Continuity Management Speed things up... BCI and KPMG launch 2010’s Continuity and Resilience Awards for India Canadian ministers publish ‘National Strategy and Action Plan for Critical Infrastructure’ When is a black swan not a black swan? ‘Making Cities Resilient: My City is Getting Ready’ Number of UK droughts likely to increase Business Continuity Institute starts ‘Discipline Mapping’ project ‘The link between business interruption insurance and BCM’ The 2010 Business Continuity Awards How is the new UK government likely to approach business continuity promotion? IBHS publishes new guidelines aimed at reducing wildfire risks to property Edinburgh City Council case study Outcome of the EU Extraordinary Transport Council EU Transport Ministers meet to agree volcanic ash response Implementing business continuity management in a distributed organisation: a case study Brainstorming for outliers European Commission considers pan-European transport contingency plans The volcanic dust cloud: some business continuity lessons Volume Four, Issue One of the Business Continuity Journal is now available Icelandic volcano highlights the need for global disaster risk reduction plans: UN official Volcanic ash air closures: survey of impact costs Companies with business continuity plans are likely to have managed the ash cloud crisis better than those that haven't: Aon Volcanic ash disruption update page Risk management and business continuity management: understanding the difference The UK airspace lockdown: do such outliers bring into question the validity of business continuity planning? New Business Continuity Alliance to continue work of MSU CIP Program The 2nd Annual BANG Awards BCI asks UK political parties to outline business continuity policies UK Business Continuity Awards finalists announced Risk and continuity: convergence is in the air... The Business Continuity Institute announces that it will accept other associations’ credentials as part of an ‘Alternative Route to Membership Program Collection of business continuity management case studies published GPG 2010 launched NFPA releases new edition of NFPA 1600 The more the words, the less the meaning... Have we lost sight of the bigger picture? The Netherlands adopts the ASIS International Organizational Resilience Standard Business Continuity Awareness Pack launched in UK Juggling information security, business continuity and overall preparedness Is business continuity management a dead-end? Maximum tolerable period of disruption (MTPOD) and external vendors A short tour of business continuity management standards Retreat, defend, attack? How to respond to sea level rises? Proposed ASTM Homeland Security Standard to aid in development of emergency operations centers Federation of Small Businesses calls for review of UK severe weather contingency planning 2010: the top 10 South African business continuity issues Business continuity lessons from the current severe weather UK must urgently address gas dependency imbalance: Institution of Civil Engineers 2010 Business Continuity Awards open for entries 2009 general business continuity news archive 2007 - 2008 general business continuity news archive 2006 general business continuity news archive Earlier indexes: July - Dec 2005 general business continuity news archive Jan - June 2005 general business continuity news archive 2004 general business continuity news archive 2003 general business continuity news archive
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