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Business continuity briefs:
31st August 2012

'Business continuity briefs' provides a summary of new product and services press releases and other useful resources published recently:

Fujitsu conducts disaster response exercises across Japan
On August 31st Fujitsu conducted Group-wide disaster response drills in Japan. Disaster prevention drills are held annually on Disaster Preparedness Day, September 1st, or the nearest weekday in Japan.

Fujitsu worked with the Miyazaki prefectural government, a Fujitsu customer, in executing disaster response drills, such as restoring network systems. In addition, Fujitsu Group offices across Japan performed initial response drills, such as confirming the safety of employees as well as evaluating damage to office buildings and equipment following a disaster. http://www.fujitsu.com

Major disaster declared for Louisiana
FEMA has announced that federal aid has been made available for the state of Louisiana to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the area affected by Hurricane Isaac beginning on August 26, 2012, and continuing. Gerard M. Stolar has been named Federal Coordinating Officer for federal recovery operations in the affected area.
http://www.fema.gov/news-release/president-declares-major-disaster-louisiana-6

£4 million Clydesdale Bank funding package for Neverfail Group
Neverfail Group has received a new £4 million funding package from Clydesdale Bank to help it push ahead with expansion plans.

"We are excited about the opportunities this funding presents for us to move forward with our plans to offer our existing and future customers with even more robust business continuity and disaster recovery solutions," said Darren Taylor, chief financial officer at Neverfail. "In today's tough economic climate, this is a strong endorsement of Neverfail's business, and its position as a leader within the industry." www.neverfailgroup.com

•Date: 31st August 2012 • Region: Various

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