A Refocus on Disaster Recovery

The script seems distressingly familiar: A disaster — a hurricane, a flood, a tornado, an earthquake — causes billions of dollars in damage. After arguments about fairness and federal responsibility, the federal government comes up with money to help the affected communities recover. “When huge amounts of infrastructure get wrecked, the only place that can… Continue reading A Refocus on Disaster Recovery

Increasing numbers of H7N9 bird flu cases in China

It’s Chinese New Year and a concern is circulating amongst the global health community. After an increase in the number of H7N9 bird flu deaths in China, WHO has warned all countries to watch for outbreaks in poultry flocks and to promptly report any human cases. Several strains of avian flu (bird flu) are spreading… Continue reading Increasing numbers of H7N9 bird flu cases in China

BCI: Organizations need to do more to ensure GDPR compliance

The Business Continuity Institute Organizations need to do more work to ensure compliance with the European Union’s General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR) which are due to come into force in May 2018. While organizations are largely aware of their upcoming obligations, levels of maturity to meet the new standards are still low. Overall organizations are… Continue reading BCI: Organizations need to do more to ensure GDPR compliance

Everbridge Announces Critical Event Management and Acquisition of IDV Solutions

IDV’s Threat Assessment and Operational Visualization Solution to Become Part of Industry’s First Integrated Software Platform for Managing Critical Events   Burlington, Mass. – Everbridge, Inc. (NASDAQ: EVBG), a global software company that provides critical communications and enterprise safety applications to help keep people safe and businesses running, today announced that it has acquired IDV… Continue reading Everbridge Announces Critical Event Management and Acquisition of IDV Solutions

SES and Satcom Global sign an agreement for global Ku-band network

LUXEMBOURG – SES S.A. (Euronext Paris:SESG) (LuxX:SESG) announced today that Satcom Global, a leading provider of global satellite communications services to the maritime and land sectors, will become a key partner for SES. The differentiated mobility solution will form a crucial part of Satcom Global’s new Ku-band VSAT service, Aura, providing seamless, reliable and high-speed connectivity… Continue reading SES and Satcom Global sign an agreement for global Ku-band network

Trend Micro Recognized as One of the Nation’s Best and Brightest in Wellness

Industry recognition adds to Trends Micro’s exceptional employer reputation   DALLAS – Trend Micro Incorporated (TYO: 4704; TSE: 4704), a global leader in cybersecurity solutions, has been named as one of the “Nation’s Best and Brightest in Wellness®” employers for 2016. The Best and Brightest in Wellness is an innovative initiative that recognizes and celebrates… Continue reading Trend Micro Recognized as One of the Nation’s Best and Brightest in Wellness

Cisco 2017 Annual Cybersecurity Report: Chief Security Officers Reveal True Cost of Breaches And The Actions That Organizations Are Taking

On 10th anniversary of report, classic attack vectors re-emerge; Cisco reduces “Time to Detection” to six hours SAN JOSE, Calif. – According to the Cisco® (NASDAQ: CSCO) 2017 Annual Cybersecurity Report (ACR), over one-third of organizations that experienced a breach in 2016 reported substantial customer, opportunity and revenue loss of more than 20 percent. Ninety percent… Continue reading Cisco 2017 Annual Cybersecurity Report: Chief Security Officers Reveal True Cost of Breaches And The Actions That Organizations Are Taking

DH2i Announces New Support for Oracle Database on Windows

For The First Time, Oracle Users Can Create Stateful Containers for New and Existing Oracle Databases Using the Portable Universal Vhost Container Technology of DxEnterprise   FORT COLLINS, Colo. – DH2i™ Company, the leading provider of Microsoft Windows Server application virtualization and management solutions, today announced the general availability of DxEnterprise™ version 16 (v16). This updated… Continue reading DH2i Announces New Support for Oracle Database on Windows

Identifying Bribery Risk in Emerging Markets

Companies are increasingly turning to emerging markets for new growth opportunities as developed markets become saturated. When we hear the term emerging markets, we typically think of the BRIC countries – Brazil, Russia, India and China – but other countries, such as South Korea, Mexico, Indonesia, Turkey, Saudi Arabia and Iran may also qualify. The… Continue reading Identifying Bribery Risk in Emerging Markets

Business Impact Analysis (BIA): Reviews and Timeframes

For the most part, the BCM industry states that reviews of Business Impact Analysis (BIA) findings and results are to be done on an annual basis; however, I propose that this thinking change.  It is difficult of companies of all sizes and industries, to set aside time every year to review BIA’s, let along set… Continue reading Business Impact Analysis (BIA): Reviews and Timeframes