Automata, Global Business Continuity Services, has published its International Business Continuity School 2008 training diary. The year commences with its innovative ‘BCM Challenges for 2008’ conference (Gold Sponsor: Hitachi Data Systems) to be held on 31 January and 1 February in Old Windsor, near Heathrow airport. Automata believes that with the emergence of new standards and guidance for BCM (e.g. BS 25999) and IT Service Continuity (e.g. BS PAS 77) there will be an urgent requirement for BCM professionals and IT service continuity professionals to work together in an integrated fashion during 2008. Furthermore, their professional services team has identified that known threats to organisations of every sector, such as terrorism and climate change, will be compounded by technology vulnerabilities within increasingly complex IT architectures. Accordingly, in addition to the main conference agenda covering all business continuity management challenges, specialist ‘IT Service Continuity Management’ breakout sessions will review technology challenges. The latter will be aimed at IT professionals with key roles in BCM programmes. Full details are given at: http://www.automataservices.com/conference.htm

Automata’s training programme for the rest of 2008 has been carefully designed to address the BCM challenges for 2008 that the conference will explore.

For those wishing to lead or make a major contribution to a BCM programme, throughout 2008, Automata’s ‘Business Continuity Masterclass’ will run on Mondays and Tuesdays once per month (except during holidays). On Wednesdays, ‘BS 25999 EXTRA’ will be held for those who wish to stay on after the Masterclass (and for delegates who already have a good knowledge of business continuity management). This course will thoroughly review Part one and two of the new British Standard for Business Continuity Management and will recommend fast track options for addressing its recommendations.

Throughout 2008, Automata’s ‘IT Service Continuity course’ will be held on Mondays and Tuesdays (except during holidays) for IT Service Continuity professionals wishing to contribute to BCM programmes. On Wednesdays the ‘BS PAS 77 EXTRA’ course will be run for those who wish to stay on after the IT Service Continuity Course (and for delegates who already have a good knowledge of IT service continuity management).

On a quarterly basis a one day ‘Exercise Delivery or Development’ course will be held by Automata. This aims to assist delegates gain an indepth understanding of how to deliver various categories of exercise and to undertake associated development activities to ensure they are realistic and successful. Levels covered will include desktop, walkthrough, simulation, function and full plan methods.

In addition, four-day, Easter and Summer International Business Continuity Summer Schools will be held for delegates wishing to gain an in depth strategic understanding of BCM (including IT Service Continuity Management). These will follow the highly successful International Summer School format as run during 2006 and 2007.

To attract delegates from all over the globe to attend its International Business Continuity School, Automata will be assisting delegates during 2008 with complimentary taxis to and from airports and complimentary accommodation to help with travel arrangements. Furthermore, Automata aims to continue to develop its presence across the globe with clients and partners in many countries.

For further information see:
http://www.automataservices.com/training.htm

•Date: 22nd Nov 2007• Region:UK/ World •Type: Article •Topic: Events
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