Business continuity quotations We received over 300 entries for our recent business continuity quotations competition. Find out who won and read the full list of entries. Read article
•Date: 17th November 2006• Region: World •Type: Article •Topic: BC general
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Business Continuity Journal now available
The first issue of Continuity Central’s new high level Business Continuity Journal has been published. Read article •Date: 20th October 2006• Region: World •Type: Article •Topic: BC general
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World Bank calls for governments to increase their focus on disaster risks New report highlights the need for governments to take a lead in planning for disaster prevention and recovery. More details •Date: 12th October 2006• Region: S.America/World •Type: Article •Topic: DR general
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How to choose a business continuity consultant… Take part in our first business continuity Wiki: help write the above open source document.
More details •Date: 8th September 2006 • Region: World• Type: Article •Topic: BC general
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IBM takes control of Brazilian provider of business continuity and recovery services Since 2001, GVS has been a joint venture by IBM and Fiat, with each company holding a 50-percent stake. With this agreement, IBM acquires Fiat's stake in the company.
More details •Date: 7th September 2006• Region: S.America •Type: Article •Topic: BC markets
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Sao Paulo businesses hit by gang attacks
Organised gangs have attacked on police, government facilities and businesses in Sao Paulo , ‘causing havoc in South America 's biggest city for the second straight night’. Commuters also experienced difficulties after several public transport companies refused to run buses due to the incidents. Almost 100 attacks have been carried out on buses, police stations, courthouses, banks, supermarkets, car dealerships and other establishments since Tuesday night, allegedly in response to reports that gang leaders might be moved to a remote federal penitentiary. Read story •Date: 14th July 2006• Region: S.America • Type: Briefing •Topic: BC general
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Americas & Australasia Business Continuity Awareness Week 2006 underway
From May 7th to 13th organizations will be promoting the benefits of business continuity. Read article •Date: 9th May 2006• Region: Various • Type: Article •Topic: BC general
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Observations of an industry newbie In his first year as a BC professional David Farr noticed various things that he believes everyone in the business continuity field should keep in mind. Read article •Date: 9th May 2006 • Region: Various • Type: Article •Topic: BC general
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Nationalisation risk rears its head in South America
The situation in Bolivia highlights a political risk which needs to be considered by business continuity managers when operating in non-Western countries. Read article •Date: 3rd May 2006• Region: S.America • Type: Article •Topic: Operational risk
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It’s the people, stupid… Much more research needs to be conducted into the people side of business continuity planning, but David Honour makes some suggestions for ways to improve in this area. Read article •Date: 31st March 2006 • Region: World • Type: Article •Topic: BC general
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World Bank approves $80 million loan to help Colombia to reduce Bogota’s vulnerability to natural disasters
Amongst other things the project will increase awareness of the importance of risk mitigation and disaster preparedness through activities such as education in disaster management and the preparation of emergency response plans. Read article •Date: 7th March 2006• Region: S.America • Type: Article •Topic: DR general
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Business continuity training survey: take part Two years ago Continuity Central conducted a survey which found that most BC professionals were dissatisfied with BC training provision – the survey is now being repeated to find out whether this perception has changed. Read article •Date: 1st March 2006• Region: World • Type: Article •Topic: BC statistics
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Separating fear from risk…
Is there a temptation to make business continuity decisions based on the fear of a threat, rather than the real risk involved? David Honour comments. Read article •Date: 17th Feb 2006 • Region: World • Type: Article •Topic: BC general
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Floods result in National Emergency being declared in Bolivia
Many businesses in Bolivia are being heavily impacted by floods which have affected the region following heavy rains during January. On 26th January, the government declared a National Emergency and appealed for international assistance. According to the National Service of Meteorology the trend of high rainfall will continue in the following days. Source: Hewsweb / MICDAILY •Date: 3rd Feb 2006 • Region: S.America • Type: Briefing •Topic: DR general
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Emerging threats 2006: VoIP
Voice over Internet Protocol is both a threat and an opportunity as far as business continuity is concerned. Read article •Date: 3rd Feb 2006 • Region: World • Type: Article •Topic: Telecoms continuity
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Aon publishes 2006 political risk assessment
Political interference poses the greatest threat to global businesses, followed by legal and regulatory issues and sovereign non-payment.
Read article •Date: 13th Jan 2006• Region: Various • Type: Article •Topic: Operational risk
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