Cloud computing: resiliency is the key to success This white paper will briefly explain what cloud computing is; will look at the facts which underlie the hyperbole; and will consider both the benefits and challenges that it brings to organizations. Read article •Date: 30th Nov 2009• Region: UK/World •Type: Article •Topic: IT continuity
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Benefits of enterprise modelling for business continuity management Gary Clarke, MBCI, presents a paper which describes the many ways in which enterprise modelling can support business continuity management. Read article •Date: 27th Nov 2009• Region: UK/World •Type: Article •Topic: BC general
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Developing Europe's resilience to disasters Stavros Dimas, European Commissioner for the Environment, sets out his vision for a resilient Europe. Read article •Date: 26th Nov 2009• Region: Europe •Type: Article •Topic: Emergency planning
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Data backup and restore challenges surveyed One-third of UK storage managers admit disaster recovery plans do not cover databases... Read article •Date: 26th Nov 2009• Region: UK •Type: Article •Topic: IT continuity
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Federation of Small Businesses opens emergency fund for flooded UK businesses The FSB is offering interest-free loans to help small firms cover costs associated with keeping their business trading and with repair of their premises. Read article •Date: 25th Nov 2009• Region: UK •Type: Article •Topic: DR general
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ICM holds its ground Small increase in profits and revenue, despite the recession. Read article •Date: 24th Nov 2009• Region: UK •Type: Article •Topic: BC markets
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Record rainfall causes widespread flooding in NW England, SW Scotland and North Wales Cumbria most affected after it experienced what is being reported as the wettest day ever in England. Read article •Date: 20th Nov 2009• Region: UK •Type: Article •Topic: DR general
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Time to recover and reducing cost are the biggest backup challenges... Survey by Double-Take Software highlights problems faced when it comes to backup and recovery. Read article •Date: 20th Nov 2009• Region: UK/World •Type: Article •Topic: IT continuity
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Gas Coordination Group sees overall good level of preparedness in EU The Gas Coordination Group met this week to analyze in detail all elements of the preparedness of the EU for a potential supply disruption during the Winter. Read article •Date: 20th Nov 2009• Region: UK/Europe •Type: Article •Topic: Emergency planning
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IRM welcomes new ISO 31000 standard Institute of Risk Management will shortly be releasing a simple guide on how to use ISO 31000 in a practical context. Read article •Date: 19th Nov 2009• Region: UK •Type: Article •Topic: Operational risk
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Human error is increasingly the cause of enterprise data disasters Kroll Ontrack is warning organizations to be aware of an apparent trend for human error to be the main factor responsible for enterprise data disasters. Read article •Date: 19th Nov 2009• Region: UK/World •Type: Article •Topic: IT continuity
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UK government commits to progressing flood legislation During the Queen’s Speech, the UK government committed itself to introducing new legislation relating to flood management. Read article •Date: 19th Nov 2009• Region: UK •Type: Article •Topic: Emergency planning
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New climate change scenarios highlight potential European impacts Research results revealed at ‘ENSEMBLES – A changing climate in Europe’ symposium at the UK Met Office. Read article •Date: 18th Nov 2009• Region: UK/Europe •Type: Article •Topic: BC general
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The results of the 2009 BCI board election During its recent AGM the Business Continuity Institute elected four new members of its board. Read article •Date: 17th Nov 2009• Region: UK/World •Type: Article •Topic: BC general
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Best practices in information security ‘Building Security In Maturity Model for Europe’ describes the successful security programs of top companies. Read article •Date: 13th Nov 2009• Region: UK/Europe •Type: Article •Topic: ISM
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Chloride acquires Emergency Power Systems Chloride, one of Europe’s leading suppliers of uninterruptible power supply (UPS) systems and services, has announced that it has completed the acquisition of Emergency Power Systems plc, a UK provider of standby power solutions and services. Based in Sheffield and Glasgow, Emergency Power Systems plc manufactures fully integrated standby power products for emergency lighting, UPS and diesel generators, typically utilised in complex and demanding applications in rail, defence, government, retail, healthcare and industrial sectors. Emergency Power Systems will continue to operate as a standalone business, and Derek W Plowright, the former owner, will continue as managing director along with the existing management team structure to ensure a seamless transition into the Chloride Group. www.chloridepower.co.uk •Date: 13th Nov 2009• Region: UK •Type: Article •Topic: BC markets
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Pandemic planning: why working from home may not be an effective solution A checklist of items that should be considered before giving the green-light to a work from home strategy. Read article •Date: 12th November 2009• Region: UK •Type: Article •Topic: Pandemic planning
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SunGard unveils ‘a new evolution in BCM software’ SunGard Availability Services has been previewing the next evolution of its UK business continuity management software offerings. Read article •Date: 12th Nov 2009• Region: UK •Type: Article •Topic: BC software
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Solvency II adopted
On November 10th the European Council adopted a directive setting out new solvency rules for insurance companies.
Read article •Date: 11th Nov 2009• Region: UK/Europe •Type: Article •Topic: Op.risk
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UK government consults on measures to improve the resilience of critical infrastructure The closing date for responses is noon on Monday 18 January 2010. Read article •Date: 10th Nov 2009• Region: UK •Type: Article •Topic: Emergency planning
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Cloud-based services gain ground rapidly: but confusion still exists Business continuity one of the top-three reasons for implementation. Read article •Date: 10th Nov 2009• Region: UK/World •Type: Article •Topic: IT continuity
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Clearing the fog from the cloud Technology leaders collaborate to ‘demystify’ the emerging cloud computing industry and develop a code of conduct. Read article •Date: 6th Nov 2009• Region: UK •Type: Article •Topic: IT continuity
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Recession remedies cause IT crises: Kroll Ontrack Ontrack has seen a 100 percent increase in the demand for critical application data recoveries since the recession began. Read article •Date: 3rd Nov 2009• Region: UK/World •Type: Article •Topic: IT continuity
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GemaTech launches Portable Recovery Unit for telecoms continuity Allows rapid re-routing of incoming calls during an incident. Read article •Date: 3rd Nov 2009• Region: UK •Type: Article •Topic: Telecoms continuity
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Concorde Informatics launches MirrorVAULT New low cost offsite data backup and recovery service. Read article •Date: 3rd Nov 2009• Region: UK •Type: Article •Topic: IT continuity
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Aon launches insurance cover for pandemic building closure Companies can now insure themselves for costs incurred if their building or the vicinity is officially closed due to a pandemic. Read article •Date: 29th Oct 2009• Region: UK/World •Type: Article •Topic: Pandemic planning
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Quality control in business continuity management The final results of Continuity Central’s recent survey. Read article •Date: 28th October 2009• Region: UK/US/World •Type: Article •Topic: BC statistics
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Swine Flu: Guidance for planners Peak absence rate expectation reduced from 12 percent to 5 percent according to new UK DH document. Read article •Date: 27th Oct 2009• Region: UK •Type: Article •Topic: Pandemic planning
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Onyx continues on the acquisition trail Takes-over London-based Disaster Recovery Solutions. Read article •Date: 27th Oct 2009• Region: UK •Type: Article •Topic: BC markets and companies
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