Australian National Audit Office seeks feedback on Business Continuity Management Better Practice Guide
ANAO is asking BCMs to complete a short 15 minutes survey by 3rd October 2008. Read article •Date: 5th Sept 2008• Region: Australia •Type: Article •Topic: BC general
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IDRC Davos 2008 roundup
Learning points from the International Disaster and Risk Conference 2008. Read article •Date: 29th August 2008• Region: W.Europe/World •Type: Article •Topic: BC general
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US National Preparedness Month resources September is National Preparedness Month in the US and this page will be updated through the month as new information and resources become available. Read article •Date: 29th August 2008• Region: US •Type: Article •Topic: BC general
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New York earthquake risk may be higher than previously thought
According to a new study. Read article •Date: 26th August 2008• Region: US •Type: Article •Topic: BC general
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Ready, willing, but not able UK and Irish companies have succession planning initiatives in place, but lack effective processes and support. Read article •Date: 26th August 2008• Region: UK •Type: Article •Topic: BC general
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ASIS versus DRII
The DRII is conducting a campaign to persuade ANSI to reject ASIS’s application to develop a business continuity standard. Read article •Date: 21st August 2008• Region: US •Type: Article •Topic: BC general
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Maslow and business continuity
An understanding of Maslow’s hierarchy of human needs is useful for any business continuity strategy. Read article •Date: 15th August 2008• Region: UK/World •Type: Article •Topic: BC general
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UK gets a ‘National Risk Register’
Document advises organizations to develop business continuity plans and highlights BS 25999. Read article •Date: 8th August 2008• Region: UK •Type: Article •Topic: BC general
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New interim management service for the business continuity sector
Designed to fill temporary staffing gaps related to business continuity. Read article •Date: 5th August 2008• Region: UK •Type: Article •Topic: BC general
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Lieberman commends DHS for start of private sector preparedness program
But tells the department to speed up implementation... Read article •Date: 1st August 2008• Region: US •Type: Article •Topic: BC general
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Consultation on 2008 Defra's Contingency Plan for Exotic Animal Diseases Defra is inviting comments on the 2008 version of its Contingency Plan for Exotic Animal Diseases. Read article •Date: 1st August 2008• Region: UK •Type: Article •Topic: BC general
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DHS selects ANSI-ASQ National Accreditation Board to support Voluntary Private Sector Preparedness Certification Program
Will be responsible for overseeing the process and accrediting qualified third parties to carry out certifications of private sector entities. Read article •Date: 31st July 2008• Region: US •Type: Article •Topic: BC general
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ASIS to develop new American business continuity standard The ‘Business Continuity Management American National Standard’ will be based on previously published ASIS guidelines. Read article •Date: 31st July 2008• Region: US •Type: Article •Topic: BC general
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Cultural conditioning – the training dilemma
James Royds highlights the benefits that exercising brings to the whole business continuity lifecycle. Read article •Date: 18th July 2008• Region: UK/World •Type: Article •Topic: BC general
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Vital records and business continuity planning An ‘all media’ approach to data protection is a necessary requirement of all business continuity plans. Dr. Jim Kennedy explains. Read article •Date: 18th July 2008• Region: US/World •Type: Article •Topic: BC general
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Five business continuity myths
Avalution has listed the most common misconceptions that its consultants come across when discussing the subject of business continuity with clients. Read article •Date: 17th July 2008• Region: US/World •Type: Article •Topic: BC general
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The Institute of Internal Auditors publishes business continuity management guide
‘GTAG 10 - Business Continuity Management’ is available both in print and as a downloadable PDF version. Read article •Date: 9th July 2008• Region: US/World •Type: Article •Topic: BC general
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International Register of Certificated Auditors launches new Business Continuity Management Systems Auditor Certification Programme Developed in partnership with the Business Continuity Institute. Read article •Date: 9th July 2008• Region: World •Type: Article •Topic: BC general
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Updating the plan update
Tim Janes provides some thoughts on how to improve this process. Read article •Date: 7th July 2008• Region: Australia/World •Type: Article •Topic: BC general
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September will be the 5th Annual US National Preparedness Month The US DHS has announced that more than 1,200 national, regional, state and local businesses and organizations have joined the 2008 National Preparedness Month Coalition. Read article •Date: 7th July 2008• Region: US •Type: Article •Topic: BC general
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Vacuum packaging for long term document storage assurance Stored financial documents are better protected by vacuum packaging. Read article •Date: 7th July 2008• Region: UK •Type: Article •Topic: BC general
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Community resilience: the next stage in business continuity thinking?
A comment by David Honour, editor, Continuity Central. Read article •Date: 27th June 2008• Region: World •Type: Article •Topic: BC general
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Norwich Union Risk Services offers supply chain business continuity management advice
Too many firms that depend on others are putting their businesses at risk by failing to prepare for supply chain disruption... Read article •Date: 26th June 2008• Region: UK/World •Type: Article •Topic: BC general
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Norfolk students get savvy about business continuity
Deborah Stewart and Alan Goulder overview a programme that has helped to introduce business continuity to young people. Read article •Date: 13th June 2008• Region: UK •Type: Article •Topic: BC general
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Accenture’s Delivery Centers in India receive BS 25999 certification
First BS 25999 certification in Asia. Read article •Date: 12th June 2008• Region: Asia •Type: Article •Topic: BC general
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Europe moves ahead on critical infrastructure protection
A new Directive will require European critical infrastructure owners to compile an Operator Security Plan covering the identification of important assets; a risk analysis; and the identification, selection and prioritisation of counter-measures and procedures. Read article •Date: 10th June 2008• Region: Europe/UK •Type: Article •Topic: BC general
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Olympic Delivery Authority invests in business continuity Looking for a Business Continuity Planning Manager to drive the investment and to develop a BCM strategy. Read article
•Date: 10th June 2008• Region: UK •Type: Article •Topic: BC general
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Business Continuity Expo audio and video resources now available Reed Exhibitions has published a variety of resources from April’s Business Continuity Expo. These include a library of free audio resources for download. Read article •Date: 10th June 2008• Region: UK/World •Type: Article •Topic: BC general
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A Manager's Guide to BS25999 A new book from IT Governance gives concise and practical guidance on about BS 25999, the standard for business continuity management. Read article
•Date: 6th June 2008• Region: UK •Type: Article •Topic: BC general
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BCI aims for Asia chapter Henry Ee has been given the new role of Regional Director (Asia) by the BCI, with the key responsibility of establishing an Asia chapter. Read article
•Date: 3rd June 2008• Region: Asia / Asia Pacific •Type: Article •Topic: BC general
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Are we training effectively? Helen Molyneux suggests that the current focus on strategic training can reduce the efficacy of a business continuity programme and may actually reduce the output of a business during a response to an incident. Read article
•Date: 28th May 2008• Region: UK/World •Type: Article •Topic: BC general
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Singapore taskforce to promote corporate resilience Amongst other things, the taskforce will develop and implement strategies to encourage more companies to adopt the existing national business continuity standard. Read article
•Date: 23rd May 2008• Region: SE Asia •Type: Article •Topic: BC general
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Kidnap checklist In various parts of the world, top executives are increasingly at risk from kidnap, ransom and extortion: what can companies do to reduce the threat? Read article
•Date: 23rd May 2008• Region: World •Type: Article •Topic: BC general
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Brazilian bank obtains BS 25999 certification Nossa Caixa bank, the third-largest public Brazilian bank, has become the first financial institution in the world to achieve BS 25999 certification. The bank was assisted by Modulo, which provided consultancy services and software. www.nossacaixa.com.br Source: http://compliancehome.com/ •Date: 23rd May 2008• Region:S.America•Type: Briefing •Topic: BC general
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Government and business group meets to discuss Australian business resilience The fifth Business-Government Advisory Group on National Security meeting was held in Canberra this week. Read article
•Date: 22nd May 2008• Region: Australia •Type: Article •Topic: BC general
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The Business Continuity Institute launches US Chapter As part of its global growth strategy, the Business Continuity Institute has launched its latest initiative, the BCI USA Chapter. Read article •Date: 22nd May 2008• Region: US •Type: Article •Topic: BC general
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Business continuity case study: Glasgow airport BAA Glasgow Airport Ltd was presented with the ‘Most Effective Recovery of the Year’ award at the recent Business Continuity Awards 2008. This case study details the award-winning recovery. Read article
•Date: 20th May 2008• Region: UK •Type: Article •Topic: BC general
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Belinda Wilson joins Business Continuity Journal peer review panel Continuity Central’s sister publication, the Business Continuity Journal, has announced that Belinda Wilson has agreed to serve on the publication’s peer review panel. Read article
•Date: 20th May 2008• Region: US •Type: Article •Topic: BC general
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Fighting the last war Are we often tempted to focus on the latest trendy threat simply because it has a high media profile? Mel Gosling thinks so. Read article
•Date: 16th May 2008• Region: UK/World •Type: Article •Topic: BC general
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Nominations open for the 2nd Asia Business Continuity Awards The closing date for entries is 15th July 2008. Read article
•Date: 15th May 2008• Region: Various •Type: Article •Topic: BC general
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Following up Exercise Knot In November 2007 business continuity professionals from more than 40 UK companies helped the police conduct a casualty bureaux capability exercise. Now the police are looking for follow-up input. Read article
•Date: 13th May 2008• Region: UK •Type: Article •Topic: BC general
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Business Continuity Institute adds new certification level And expands certificate exam locations to nearly 200 in 60 countries. Read article •Date: 13th May 2008• Region: World •Type: Article •Topic: BC general
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Human resilience strategies: the reflective phase The last in a series of articles looking at human resource aspects of business continuity management. Read article
•Date: 9th May 2008• Region: UK/World •Type: Article •Topic: BC general
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Business Continuity Awards 2008 : the winners On the evening of 8th May 2008, CIR magazine presented its Business Continuity Awards to this year’s winners. The awards went to... Read article
•Date: 9th May 2008• Region: UK •Type: Article •Topic: BC general
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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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How to deploy BS 25999 : second edition Avalution Consulting and BSI Management Systems America have published an updated version of their co-authored white paper ‘How to deploy BS 25999’. Read article
•Date: 1st May 2008• Region: US/World •Type: Article •Topic: BC general
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Scottish universities team up for business continuity All of Lothian's universities and colleges are coming together under an agreement to provide mutual support and shared resources in the event of a major emergency. Read article
•Date: 1st May 2008• Region: UK •Type: Article •Topic: BC general
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ICM develops ‘Emergency Office’ Helps businesses to quickly provision home working during a crisis; beta-test participants sought. Read article
•Date: 16th April 2008• Region: UK •Type: Article •Topic: BC general
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Human resilience strategies: the recovery phase Part four in a series of articles exploring human resource aspects of business continuity management. Read article
•Date: 15th April 2008• Region: UK/World •Type: Article •Topic: BC general
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BCI revises certification standards for professional practitioners Ten certification skills of business continuity management condensed to six. Read article
•Date: 8th April 2008• Region: UK/World •Type: Article •Topic: BC general
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Business Continuity Awards shortlist published The shortlist of individuals and companies in the running for the 2008 Business Continuity Awards has been released by CIR Magazine. The awards will be presented on 8th May 2008 at a ceremony in London. Read article •Date: 8th April 2008• Region: UK •Type: Article •Topic: BC general
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London Voluntary Sector Capabilities document published London Resilience has published a guide which provides an overview of the emergency and post-disaster services that are available from various pan-London voluntary organisations. It is intended to assist Category 1 & 2 responders to engage the voluntary sector in planning, training and exercising activities. Download PDF. •Date: 8th April 2008• Region: UK •Type: Briefing •Topic: BC general
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Is business continuity certification right for your organization? This white paper analyzes the business case for pursuing business continuity certification, including what it takes to complete the certification process and how best to prepare. Read article
•Date: 2nd April 2008• Region: US/World •Type: Article •Topic: BC general
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Strohl presents third annual business continuity awards Most Effective BCP Organization Award and BCP Achievement Award. Read article
•Date: 20th March 2008• Region: US •Type: Article •Topic: BC general
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A case study in supply chain vulnerabilities Patrick Roberts highlights lessons from Huntingdon Life Sciences. Read article
•Date: 18th March 2008• Region UK/World •Type: Article •Topic: BC general
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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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Human factors in business continuity, part three This article focuses on the immediate or responsive phase of the human resilience strategy, in other words, the capacity that organisations have to activate and utilise their human factor resources in the wake of a traumatic incident. Read article
•Date: 14th March 2008• Region UK/World •Type: Article •Topic: BC general
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Business continuity benchmark survey launched by Deloitte Online tool available for businesses to gauge key metrics for preparedness and recovery. Read article
•Date: 13th March 2008• Region: UK/World •Type: Article •Topic: BC general
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Business discontinuity – five common mistakes and how to avoid them Brian Davey provide some hints and tips on how to avoid five false assumptions organisations can make when implementing their business continuity management programme. Read article
•Date: 11th March 2008• Region UK/:World •Type: Article •Topic: BC general
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Business continuity’s role in supply chain resilience How to effectively manage supply chain risks. By Charlie Maclean-Bristol. Read article
•Date: 4th March 2008• Region:UK •Type: Article •Topic: BC general
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Business continuity case study: Watson Wyatt Continuity Central has been frequently asked for case studies showing business continuity ‘in action’. This is the first in a series of such studies. Read article
•Date: 29th February 2008• Region:UK •Type: Article •Topic: BC general
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UK government urged to update insolvency law The European High Yield Association has submitted proposals on corporate insolvency law reform to the UK Treasury. Read article •Date: 29th February 2008• Region:UK •Type: Article •Topic: BC general
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New product for business continuity quality assurance INONI Assure launched. Read article •Date: 29th February 2008• Region:UK/World •Type: Article •Topic: BC general
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London Assembly report expresses concern at lack of business continuity planning in small businesses Recommends that the Cabinet Office should re-examine the Civil Contingencies Act 2004 and make specific proposals to encourage cooperation between local authorities and the emergency services in promoting business continuity. Read article
•Date: 28th February 2008• Region:UK •Type: Article •Topic: BC general
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2008 CCEP Awards: call for nominations made Deadline: April 30, 2008. Read article •Date: 28th February 2008• Region:Canada •Type: Article •Topic: BC general
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Human factors in business continuity, part two This is the second of a series of articles by Siobhán McGee and Emerald-jane Turner which explore human resource aspects of business continuity management. Here the authors discuss the second phase of their HR business continuity model: the proactive phase. Read article
•Date: 22nd February 2008• Region:UK/World•Type: Article •Topic: BC general
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Outcomes from National Organisational Resilience Workshop During December 2007 a national workshop was held at Mt. Macedon Victoria, Australia, to explore the concept of organisational resilience. A report had now been published which summarises the workshop’s findings. Read article •Date: 22nd February 2008• Region: Australia •Type: Article •Topic: BC general
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Business continuity and brand protection Jim Burtles argues that the primary purpose of business continuity is in the protection which it provides for the brand. Read article
•Date: 8th February 2008• Region:UK/World •Type: Article •Topic: BC general
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Looking back on a career in business continuity David Lightfoot looks back over a long career in BC and DR and highlights the lessons learned so far... Read article •Date: 8th February 2008• Region:/World •Type: Article •Topic: BC general
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Petition launched to push the UK government to change its approach to business continuity Urges the Prime Minister to create ‘a designated lead department within central government to coordinate, initiate and oversee business continuity management within all other government departments.’ Read article •Date: 8th February 2008• Region: UK •Type: Article •Topic: BC general
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US associations working on preparedness framework Collaborative efforts to be delivered to the Department of Homeland Security. Read article
•Date: 7th February 2008• Region: US •Type: Article •Topic: BC general
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Standard for BC/DR Recovery Service Providers The BCM Institute has published a paper by Goh Moh Heng and Lim Yew Ban which provides an overview of the Singapore Standard for BC/DR Service Providers. Read article •Date: 7th February 2008• Region: Various •Type: Article •Topic: BC general
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The business continuity resistant organization Geary W. Sikich highlights various characteristics of a ‘business continuity resistant organization’ and explains why resistance exists or develops. Read article
•Date: 1st February 2008• Region:US/World •Type: Article •Topic: BC general
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Human factors in business continuity The first of a series of articles by Siobhán McGee and Emerald-jane Turner which explore human resource aspects of business continuity management. Read article
•Date: 1st February 2008• Region:UK/World •Type: Article •Topic: BC general
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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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Sharp steps down from Continuity Forum After three and a half years John Sharp is stepping down as policy and development director of the UK’s Continuity Forum to pursue other interests in the business continuity arena. Read article
•Date: 29th January 2008• Region: UK •Type: Article •Topic: BC general
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Business continuity 2008: Middle East Samir Pawaskar highlights business continuity challenges which are unique to Middle East organizations. Read article
•Date: 25th January 2008• Region:M.East •Type: Article •Topic: BC general
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Corporate Manslaughter Act enforcement should move business continuity ‘human factors’ up the agenda in the UK Human resources: where business continuity and health & safety meet. Read article •Date: 25th January 2008• Region:UK •Type: Article •Topic: BC general
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BC Management’s annual business continuity salaries study now open The BC Management Compensation Benchmarking Survey is the longest established and most comprehensive survey of BC salaries. Read article
•Date: 23rd January 2008• Region: World •Type: Article •Topic: BC general
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Bayesian Belief Networks in business continuity management Bayesian Belief Networks provide a method for integrating beliefs and hard facts in a logically consistent manner. Patrick Roberts explores the potential for applying them in business continuity management. Read article
•Date: 18th January 2008• Region:UK/World •Type: Article •Topic: BC general
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Business continuity in South African: the top ten challenges for 2008 Jorgen Nielsen highlights business continuity issues that South African companies must be prepared for. Read article
•Date: 15th January 2008• Region: S.Africa •Type: Article •Topic: BC general
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Evidence-based business continuity management Can the BCM profession learn from ‘evidence-based medicine’? By Patrick Roberts. Read article
•Date: 11th January 2008• Region: UK/World •Type: Article •Topic: BC general
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Businesses need to consider the risks of ‘presenteeism’ According to a new survey by CCH. Read article •Date: 11th January 2008• Region: US/World •Type: Article •Topic: BC general
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Voting opens for Business Continuity Service Provider of the Year Who will be your choice? Read article
•Date: 10th January 2008• Region: UK •Type: Article •Topic: BC general
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New solar cycle will bring increasing risk for electrical systems NOAA reports that the first official sunspot belonging to the new Solar Cycle 24 has formed. Read article
•Date: 8th January 2008• Region: US/World •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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Putting the business back in business continuity Ian Charters responds to a recent article ‘Business continuity - are we still missing the point?’ Read article •Date: 3rd January 2008• Region: UK/World •Type: Article •Topic: BC general
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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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Geographic information systems as a supply chain risk management tool Andrew Dailey highlights the business continuity and risk management benefits that GIS can bring. Read article
•Date: 21st December 2007• Region: US/World •Type: Article •Topic: BC general
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District of Columbia Unified Communications Center wins NASCIO business continuity and disaster recovery award The National Association of State Chief Information Officers (NASCIO) selected eleven state IT initiatives in ten categories to receive its 2007 Recognition Awards for Outstanding Achievement in the Field of Information Technology in State Government. The District of Columbia Unified Communications Center (UCC) won in the category of business continuity and disaster recovery. Read article
•Date: 19th Dec 2007• Region: US •Type: Article •Topic: BC general
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Business continuity - are we still missing the point? Are most organisations still too focussed on the reactive aspects of business continuity? Dominic Hill thinks so... Read article
•Date: 13th December 2007• Region: UK/World •Type: Article •Topic: BC general
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Walking the Christmas party tightrope Strange as it may seem, the office Christmas party is often one of the biggest avoidable risks that many companies take. Read article •Date: 13th December 2007• Region: World •Type: Article •Topic: BC general
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UK faces the prospects of new fuel protests Transaction2007 to start action on Saturday 15th December 2007 at 10:00am. Read article
•Date: 11th Dec 2007• Region: UK •Type: Article •Topic: BC general
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Business resilience benchmarking available for UK market How does your strategy compare to others in your industry? Read article •Date: 11th Dec 2007• Region: UK •Type: Article •Topic: BC general
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Study shows psychotherapy useful in treating post-traumatic stress disorder in early stages Research on trauma released at ACNP conference. Read article •Date: 11th Dec 2007• 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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Directors: ignore business continuity at your peril Directors who fail to take action on business continuity risk accusations of dereliction of duty, warns SunGard Availability Services. Read article
•Date: 7th Dec 2007• Region: UK •Type: Article •Topic: BC general
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SBA and Nationwide launch Small Business Disaster Preparedness Guide Copies of the guide will be distributed by SBA field offices, its resource partners around the country and disaster field offices. Read article
•Date: 5th Dec 2007• Region: US •Type: Article •Topic: BC general
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The 2008 Business Continuity Awards Dates released plus new categories announced. Read article
•Date: 30th Nov 2007• Region:UK •Type: Article •Topic: BC general
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CBI discusses climate change risks and opportunities for British businesses Fundamental changes needed in many businesses to ensure long term survival. Read article
•Date: 28th Nov 2007• Region:UK •Type: Article •Topic: BC general
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ISO starts work on international standard for project management Project management is an essential skill required by every business continuity manager. Read article •Date: 28th Nov 2007• Region:World •Type: Article •Topic: BC general
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ISO publishes international benchmark for incident preparedness and operational continuity management Publicly Available Specification ISO/PAS 22399:2007. Read article
•Date: 27th Nov 2007• Region:Various •Type: Article •Topic: BC general
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SunGard warns against complacency As the 2007 hurricane season has come to a close, now is not the time to set plans on a shelf to collect dust. Read article •Date: 27th Nov 2007• Region:US •Type: Article •Topic: BC general
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The Definitive Handbook of Business Continuity Management New edition of classic guide to business continuity published. Read article
•Date: 22nd Nov 2007• Region: World •Type: Article •Topic: BC general
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Business Continuity Journal: call for papers Continuity Central’s Business Continuity Journal, the peer-reviewed journal for the business continuity profession, is a year old and we have published four well-received issues. We are now issuing a call for papers for the the first two issues of 2008. Read article •Date: 22nd Nov 2007• Region: World •Type: Article •Topic: BC general
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Is Dubai business continuity ready? Rudy Chouchany highlights weak areas in the Dubai Strategic Plan 2015. Read article
•Date: 21st Nov 2007• Region: Middle East •Type: Article •Topic: BC general
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H5N1 Avian Influenza confirmed in British poultry Outbreak is a major business continuity threat to UK poultry farms. Read article
•Date: 15th Nov 2007• Region: UK •Type: Article •Topic: BC general
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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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The loneliness of the business continuity manager Many business continuity professionals feel isolated in their roles, but what can be done to change this? By Amanda Chapman, MBCI. Read article
•Date: 2nd Nov 2007• Region: UK/World •Type: Article •Topic: BC general
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Network set-up to support business continuity managers in UK universities and higher education establishments HEBCoN provides specialist support and networking opportunities. Read article
•Date: 1st Nov 2007• Region: UK •Type: Article •Topic: BC general
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DRI International issues position statement on NFPA 1600 Reiterates its support for the NFPA 1600 standard and criticizes the American Society for Industrial Security’s ‘Management Systems for All-Hazards Risk - Standard of Best Practices’. Read article
•Date: 25th October 2007• Region: US •Type: Article •Topic: BC general
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Wearable sensor could help provide a ‘dashboard’ for human resource heal
