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Business continuity briefs:
4th May 2007

'Business continuity briefs' provides a summary of new product and services press releases and other useful resources published in the last 24 hours.

Business advantage through BS25999 – Does your business make the grade?
Wednesday 23 May, Elland, UK.
SunGard Availability Service is running a free seminar and open day at its newly opened workplace recovery centre at Elland, near Leeds. A panel of experts will provide the inside track on what you can do to prepare for BS 25999 certification. You’ll find out what pitfalls to avoid and the tools you can employ to achieve successful certification. Register on-line at http://www.infoavail.com/roadshows or email infoavail@sungard.co.uk

A giant wake-up call from our ferry godmother
A San Francisco Chronicle article has explored the business continuity implications of widespread road closures in the area after a future major earthquake. The issue has been highlighted by this week’s transport chaos in the area, which followed the closure of a major highway after a tanker truck fire and explosion. Read the story.

SunGard announces first quarter 2007 results
SunGard has reported that revenue for the three months ended March 31, 2007 was $1.12 billion, an increase of 11 percent over revenue for the three months ended March 31, 2006. Reported income from operations for the three months ended March 31, 2007 was $114 million compared to $89 million for the same period in 2006, an increase of 28 percent. Availability Services revenue increased 4 percent, all of which was organic, to $342 million for the quarter. Read the full results

Do-It-Yourself Business Continuity Management Course
4 – 6 July 2007, Singapore.
This course helps you to develop and implement a complete and effective business continuity management program for your organization, in line with the BCI's GPG and BSI's PAS56.
http://www.bcpasia.com/workshops/SG-DIY.html

Current environmental stories with business continuity implications:

FEMA daily SITREP

World weather impacts

France imposes water rationing amid drought fears

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Date: 4th May 2007• Region: Various




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