Agility and Resilience: Making Taiwan’s Manufacturing Industry Smile Again

The National Science and Technology Conference in Taiwan concluded its three-day event the week before Christmas. As a key national strategic meeting, this quadrennial conference sets the collective agenda for the president, with comprehensive discussions among high-profile representatives from government, academia, think tanks, and industry. During the conference, a CEO from the flat panel display

Insurers and Wildfires: Why Better Risk Models Are Critical Now

Devastating wildfires are still burning in and around Los Angeles. There is much discussion about the already challenging California insurance market becoming even more complex. First and foremost, the real-time focus should be on dousing the flames and driving a resilient recovery. The viability of insurers and their continued ability to meaningfully serve their role

Prepare Your Business for Winter Weather Hazards

Heavy snowfall, high winds, ice and freezing temperatures can wreak havoc on businesses, causing billions in property damage and threatening operations. In 2024 alone, there were 24 severe weather-related disasters that caused losses exceeding $1 billion each, according to the National Centers for Environmental Information. The stakes are high as about 25% of businesses never

The Hidden Truth About Isolation in Your Resilience Role: Why the Best Solutions Are Waiting Outside

Discover the missing link to overcoming challenges and building unshakable resilience in your disaster recovery and business continuity career Every day, professionals like Sharon shoulder the enormous responsibility of safeguarding their organizations. As a business continuity manager at a major bank, she’s expected to anticipate disruptions, manage risks, and ensure operations never falter—no matter the

2024 Hurricane Season, Extending Lessons to New Frontiers

As the Atlantic hurricane season concludes each November, disaster specialists traditionally reflect on lessons learned and opportunities to improve preparedness, logistics, and mitigation efforts for the next season. The 2024 season, however, presented new challenges, highlighting the need to adapt tried-and-true strategies for communities unaccustomed to hurricane impacts. This year brought devastation to inland areas

Creating a Risk-Free Home Office for Cybersecurity Professionals

The demand for cybersecurity expertise has reached such a fever pitch that many cybersecurity professionals are finding incredible success and exciting opportunities in the growing freelance marketplace. Indeed, freelancing offers dozens of benefits when the market is hot: setting your own rates, controlling your schedule, choosing your clients and projects, etc. For many cybersecurity experts,

IT-DR Trends to Concern Business Resiliency Leaders

For the last several years, the Data Protection Trends Report has published the unbiased sentiments of IT leaders who were responsible for the backup and (IT) disaster recovery strategies for their organizations. The 2024 report surveyed 1,200 enterprises with some unsettling insights for senior leaders responsible for the business continuity or crisis management of their