Business continuity briefs:
29th February 2008

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

Writing a Business Continuity Plan Workshop
Thursday 8 April 2008, Sydney.
This workshop guides participants through the development of the recovery strategy, the creation of the strategy report and how to gain management approval. Participants then develop a sample recovery plan based on the strategy created. More details (PDF)

Business continuity training in Bahrain
The Institute for Business Continuity Training will present a comprehensive Business Continuity Certification course in Manama Bahrain during April (27-30). The course will run for four days and will offer participants the opportunity to obtain the professional Certified Continuity Manager designation. Participants will receive instruction covering the full business continuity management lifecycle. www.IBCT-Bahrain.com

Iron Mountain reports fourth quarter and full year 2007 financial results
2007 revenues up 16 percent to $2.73 billion while OIBDA grows 14 percent to $704 million. Quarterly revenues increase 19 percent supported by acquisitions, strong service revenue growth and the 76th consecutive quarter of increased storage revenues. Read the full results

Iron Mountain to promote Bob Brennan to chief executive officer
Iron Mountain has announced that Bob Brennan, the company's president and chief operating officer, will succeed Richard Reese as Iron Mountain's chief executive officer. Reese notified the company's board of directors of his intention to step down as CEO, a position he has held since December 1981. The succession is set for June 2008.

Current environmental stories with business continuity implications:

FEMA daily SITREP

World weather impacts

•Date: 29th February 2008• Region: Various