Judging starts for the 2nd Asia Business Continuity Awards
Nominations for the 2nd Asia Business Continuity Awards are now closed and judging is taking place. Read article •Date: 19th Sept 2008• Region: Various •Type: Article •Topic: BC general
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Singapore involves the public in pandemic planning exercise
Participating institutions will conduct a practical drill at selected branches and customer counters. Read article •Date: 4th September 2008• Region: SE Asia•Type: Article •Topic: Pandemic planning
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MAS updates IBTRM guidelines
Aims to assist banks in establishing a sound and robust technology risk management framework. Read article •Date: 17th June 2008• Region: SE Asia •Type: Article •Topic: Financial sector BC
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BCI aims for Asia chapter
Henry Ee has been given the new role of Regional Director (Asia) by the BCI, with the key responsibility of establishing an Asia chapter. Read article •Date: 3rd June 2008• Region: Asia / Asia Pacific •Type: Article •Topic: BC general
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Singapore taskforce to promote corporate resilience
Amongst other things, the taskforce will develop and implement strategies to encourage more companies to adopt the existing national business continuity standard. Read article •Date: 23rd May 2008• Region: SE Asia •Type: Article •Topic: BC general
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Details of Singapore financial sector pandemic exercise published
The Association of Banks in Singapore, the Monetary Authority of Singapore and the Ministry of Home Affairs will coordinate a two-week industry-wide exercise to test the Singapore financial sector’s pandemic response plans. The exercise will take place between 28th August and 11th September 2008. Read article •Date: 16th May 2008• Region: SE Asia •Type: Article •Topic: Financial sector
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Nominations open for the 2nd Asia Business Continuity Awards
The closing date for entries is 15th July 2008. Read article •Date: 15th May 2008• Region: Various •Type: Article •Topic: BC general
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Huge earthquake causes extensive damage and loss of life in Sichuan, China
A magnitude 7.8 earthquake has caused major infrastructure damage and killed many people in the south-western Chinese province in Sichuan. The earthquake occurred 92 km northwest of the city of Chengdu in eastern Sichuan province and over 1500 km from Beijing, where it was also strongly felt. •Date: 7th May 2008• Region: SE Asia •Type: Briefing •Topic: DR general
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BCM Institute sets out strategic goals
Aims to become the first choice business continuity and disaster recovery training and certification body in Asia, Asia Pacific, Europe, Middle East and Africa by 2010. Read article •Date: 7th May 2008• Region: Various •Type: Article •Topic: BC general
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Cyclone Nargis devastates Myanmar Cyclone Nargis, which made landfall in the Irrawaddy delta region of Myanmar on Friday, left thousands of people dead in its wake and hundreds of thousands without shelter. With winds of over 190 kilometres per hour, the storm, which hit Yangon later that same night, tore down trees and power lines and causing widespread flooding. Myanmar authorities have declared five regions – Yangon, Ayeyarwwady, Bago, Mon and Kayin – disaster areas. The population of the declared disaster areas is estimated at 24 million, with an estimated 6 million in Yangon. A UN Disaster Assessment and Coordination (UNDAC) team is now standing by in the region and is awaiting the required visas to travel to Myanmar to coordinate relief efforts together with the national authorities. •Date: 7th May 2008• Region: SE Asia •Type: Briefing
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Singapore plans pandemic exercise
Forbes Calamity Prevention has reported that Singapore's next financial sector industry-wide exercise will be in 3Q 2008. The Association of Banks in Singapore is soliciting proposals from eleven companies to manage an exercise that simulates the late stages of an infectious disease epidemic on the island. Source: Forbes Business Continuity Planning: March 2008 Newsletter •Date: 4th March 2008• Region:SE Asia •Type: Briefing •Topic: Testing and exercising
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SCS reports net profit of S$17.6 m for FY2007
Regional business continuity company Singapore Computer Systems Limited (SCS) has announced that the Group has achieved a net profit of S$17.6 million for its full-year ended December 31, 2007 (FY2007), compared to a net profit of S$7.3 million in FY2006. www.scs.com.sg •Date: 28th February 2008• Region:SE Asia •Type: Briefing •Topic: BC markets
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Businesses need to understand 'unique and complex' Asian terrorism threat
According to Lloyd’s new report ‘Terrorism in Asia: What does it mean for business?’ Read article •Date: 22nd February 2008• Region: Various •Type: Article •Topic: Terrorism
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Business Continuity Journal Volume Two, Issue Four now available
Continuity Central’s quarterly peer-reviewed advanced level publication. Read article •Date: 31st January 2008• Region:World •Type: Article •Topic: BC general
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BCM Institute awards ceremony
On 25th January 2008 in Singapore, the BCM Institute will be conducting an awards ceremony for disaster recovery and business continuity professionals who have been certified with the Institute’s BCCS, BCCE, DRCS or DRCE certification. Read article •Date: 23rd January 2008• Region: SE Asia •Type: Article •Topic: Events
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Business Continuity Strategies for Banking Operations 28 - 29 February 2008, Singapore.
Organised by the Association of Banks in Singapore (ABS), this is part of its BCM training series for financial institutions. This two-day specialised course will examine in detail the business continuity requirements and strategies for a broad range of banking operations, and the practical steps on how to incorporate these strategies into effective and robust BCM plans. More details (PDF) •Date: 18th January 2008• Region: SE Asia •Type: Briefing •Topic: Events
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BakBone wins DoSTOR's Backup and Recovery Software Product of the Year
BakBone Software has announced that its flagship data protection software has won DoSTOR's 2007 Product of the Year Award for Backup and Recovery Software. This annual awards program is hosted by China's leading online storage publication, DoSTOR.com. DoSTOR's online readers, media editors and industry analysts chose NetVault: Backup 8.0 as the winner ‘for its unparalleled ease of use, flexibility and ease of operation’.www.bakbone.com •Date: 17th January 2008• Region: SE Asia •Type: Article •Topic: BC markets
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Business continuity in 2008
What changes and challenges does the new year hold for the business continuity profession? David Honour speculates. Read article •Date: 3rd January 2008• Region: World •Type: Article •Topic: BC general
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The changing risk profile of key coastal cities around the world
Miami, Guangzhou and New York face the highest risk of future property and infrastructure losses. Read article •Date: 7th Dec 2007• Region: Various •Type: Article •Topic: BC general
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Asia Business Continuity Awards: full results
The first-ever Asia Business Continuity Awards were presented last week at the Seventh Annual Business Continuity Management Conference in Singapore. Read article •Date: 6th Nov 2007• Region:Various •Type: Article •Topic: BC markets
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Singapore Computer Systems wins inaugural Asia Business Continuity Award
SCS is Business Continuity Provider of the Year (Recovery Site). Read article •Date: 1st Nov 2007• Region: SE Asia •Type: Article •Topic: BC markets
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Pacific Ocean countries take part in UN meeting on tsunami preparations
Four-day meeting of the Intergovernmental Coordination Group for the Pacific Tsunami Warning and Mitigation System will hear reports from participating nations about what they are doing to be ready for a potential tsunami. Read article •Date: 20th Sept 2007• Region: Various •Type: Article •Topic: Emergency planning
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Tsunami warnings issued for Indian Ocean
Countries bordering the Indian Ocean have been advised to take immediate steps to evacuate coastal areas. Read article •Date: 12th Sept 2007• Region: Various•Type: Article •Topic: Warnings
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Double-Take Software rolls out local availability and support services to India and Sri Lanka
Double-Take Software has announced that Ontrack Solutions has become a distributor in India and Sri Lanka. This agreement will make it easier for organisations based in these countries to purchase Double-Take Software solutions. Resellers with an interest in partnering with Double-Take Software in India and Sri Lanka should contact Ontrack. For more information please visit www.ontrackin.com •Date: 4th Sept 2007• Region: Various •Type: Briefing •Topic: BC markets
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Improving business continuity in the supply chain
Fujitsu shows the way with new initiatives. Read article •Date: 22nd August 2007• Region: SE Asia/World •Type: Article •Topic: BC general
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Asia Business Continuity Awards 2007
Award ceremony: 30 October 2007, Meritus Mandarin Hotel, Singapore. Read article •Date: 9th August 2007• Region: Various •Type: Article •Topic: BC general
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DRI Asia Pte Ltd and DRII part company DRI Asia Pte Ltd has announced that as of July 1 it no longer represents the Disaster Recovery Institute International. Read article •Date: 11th July 2007• Region: Asia Pacific •Type: Article •Topic: BC markets
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Business Continuity Institute takes the examination route Launches certificate exam and e-learning training courses. Read article •Date: 11th July 2007• Region: Various •Type: Article •Topic: BC general
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SingTel and Addvalue unveil satellite-based business continuity communications package
Singapore Telecommunications Limited and Addvalue Communications Pte Ltd have announced that they will jointly promote and market a cost effective, satellite-based business continuity communications package. Priced at US$99.90 per month, the portable package uses Broadband Global Area Network, which is a satellite solution that enables voice and broadband communications in regions without adequate communications infrastructure. “SingTel’s BGAN should be a critical component of any business continuity plan,” said Mr Titus Yong, Head of SingTel’s Satellite. “With this package, which includes links to corporate networks and end-to-end solutions offered by SingTel, corporations can set up a broadband mobile office easily and reliably in remote locations or in situations where normal communications infrastructure breaks down, for instance due to disasters, without a hefty upfront cost.” www.addvaluetech.com •Date: 17th May 2007 • Region: SE Asia •Type: Briefing •Topic: Telecoms continuity
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Business Continuity Management Institute launches six business continuity and disaster recovery certifications in Asia and the Middle East
Complements the existing high-level certifications by providing formal training for the entry and mid-level business continuity professional. Read article •Date: 20th April 2007 • Region: Various •Type: Article •Topic: BC general
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Automata to run Business Continuity Masterclass in Hong Kong
7th - 9th May. Read article •Date: 4th April 2007 • Region: SE Asia •Type: Article •Topic: Events
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Business Continuity Institute publishes Good Practice Guidelines 2007
New addition of free business continuity guidance now available. Read article •Date: 15th Feb 2007 • Region: UK/World •Type: Article •Topic: BC plan development
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Doing Business in South Asia 2007
World Bank reports on compliance and business risks for businesses operating in South Asian countries. Read article •Date: 14th Feb 2007 • Region: SE Asia/ Asia •Type: Article •Topic: Op. risk
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SPRING Singapore & IPOS launch new intellectual property management programme for SMEs
Intellectual property is a critical business asset which requires protection. However, because it is an intangible asset, it is often not given the focus it requires in business continuity and risk management plans, especially within small and medium sized enterprises. Read article •Date: 30th January 2007 • Region: SE Asia •Type: Article •Topic: Operational risk
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HKBN launches 'bbAid' to support emergency broadband needs for Hong Kong
HKBN’s action is a good example of the use of business continuity as a strategy to gain competitive advantage during a crisis situation. Read article •Date: 9th January 2007 • Region: SE Asia •Type: Article •Topic: BC general
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Business continuity resolutions for 2007
Ten things to consider adding to your to-do list. By David Honour. Read article •Date: 3rd Jan 2007• Region: World •Type: Article •Topic: BC general
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Judging starts for the 2nd Asia Business Continuity Awards
