Big Computer Centers Bigger Quakes
California, the US Geological Survey and the media have inadvertently misled the public into thinking earthquakes just happen, and there is nothing to do but wait, suffer, and recover. Nothing… Continue reading Big Computer Centers Bigger Quakes
Improving Availability, Data Protection, and System Performance
Learn about six best practices that can help your organization ensure higher service availability, protect data better, and improve system performance. Downtime of critical business services, associated data loss, and… Continue reading Improving Availability, Data Protection, and System Performance
Regional Preparedness Critical Communications
No matter how well-prepared a region is, it is a reality that crises can and will happen. Although critical events can’t always be prevented, with proper planning and the correct… Continue reading Regional Preparedness Critical Communications
Ask The Executive: An Interview with Jeff Dato of InterContinental Hotels Group
Jeff Dato is the head of regional risk and reputation (Americas) for InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG). Dato has been an active member in the business continuity industry for nearly three… Continue reading Ask The Executive: An Interview with Jeff Dato of InterContinental Hotels Group
Mamas, Don’t Let Your Babies Grow Up To Be Business Continuity Professionals
I recently had the opportunity to participate in a business continuity event, hosted by the Robert H. Smith School of Business at the University of Maryland, which took a close… Continue reading Mamas, Don’t Let Your Babies Grow Up To Be Business Continuity Professionals
Strengthening Energy Resiliency in 2015
According to a recent Consumer Reports story, NYU Langone Medical Center and Bellevue Hospital had to evacuate nearly 1,000 patients when the impact of Superstorm Sandy caused power and back-up… Continue reading Strengthening Energy Resiliency in 2015
Resiliency and the Nation’s Power Grid
How long can the nation’s electrical power grid endure without a catastrophic event? It’s a question that energy and homeland security officials routinely ask – along with what they can… Continue reading Resiliency and the Nation’s Power Grid
Minimizing Downtime in Critical Power Infrastructure
In the data-driven world we live in today, fast and reliable access to information to and from your company’s business system is critical to the survival of your business. Without… Continue reading Minimizing Downtime in Critical Power Infrastructure
Beware of Artificial Readiness
Everyone loves good news and hates the bad. Hearing “yes” is great, hearing “no” is not so great. Desiring to hear “you will be getting all you asked” is human… Continue reading Beware of Artificial Readiness
Having a Successful Public Private Partnership
The importance of public private partnerships in assisting in planning, response, and recovery from a disaster has long been known. Over the years you have read in this column about… Continue reading Having a Successful Public Private Partnership
