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New CRS Report on FEMA

Recovery Diva

From the Congressional Research Service, this new report on FEMA:Increased Demand and Capacity Strains. (3pp) “Disasters in the United States have become more frequent, severe, and expensive in recent years. Government agencies and scientific experts expect these trends to continue due to climate change and increased development and population in areas vulnerable to hazards.

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Introducing Pure Storage FlashArray for AWS Outposts: Empowering Hybrid Cloud Infrastructure with Enterprise-grade Storage

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Introducing Pure Storage FlashArray for AWS Outposts: Empowering Hybrid Cloud Infrastructure with Enterprise-grade Storage by Pure Storage Blog Summary Pure Storage announces Pure Storage FlashArray for AWS Outposts, a hybrid cloud solution integrating Pure Storage enterprise-grade storage with AWS services to modernize on-premises data centers through seamless, efficient, and secure infrastructure.

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Legal Issues for Volunteers Responding to Disasters

Disaster Zone Podcast

Elizabeth Van Nostrand is an associate professor in the Department of Health Services Administration and Policy at the Temple University College of Public Health. Van Nostrand is an expert in legal epidemiology—the study and application of law as an intervention to prevent disease and injury. She is the co-author of three public health emergency law bench books for health departments in the District of Columbia, Louisiana and Pennsylvania.

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AWS re:Invent 2024 with Zerto and HPE

Zerto

Are you ready, AWS re:Invent? Catch up with Zerto, a Hewlett Packard Enterprise company, on December 2–6 in Las Vegas, Nevada. We’re attending this year’s conference with the rest of the Hewlett Packard Enterprise team! It has never been easier to get started protecting with Zerto, now available in AWS Marketplace and AWS GovCloud (US). Stop by the HPE booth #1587 and speak with one of our experts to learn about how Zerto enables data protection and mobility to, from, and within AWS.

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The Complete Guide to Mastering Business Continuity

The Complete Guide to Mastering Business Continuity is a step-by-step resource for developing an effective Business Continuity Management (BCM) program and navigating challenges. Whether building from scratch or enhancing a plan, this guide offers practical tools, expert advice, and strategies to ensure resilience. What You’ll Learn: Key elements of BCM and resiliency Steps to build and test your Business Continuity Plan (BCP) Conducting risk assessments and BIAs Integrating cybersecurity into p

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SIA New Member Profile: Raven Tech

Security Industry Association

New Security Industry Association (SIA) member Raven Tech offers installation, remote and on-site security services and support for a wider range of security and IT solutions. The company is headquartered in Kearney, Nebraska, and serves clients in Nebraska and Kansas and throughout the United States. SIA spoke with Andrew (Drew) Aldinger, CEO of Raven Tech, about the company, the security industry and working with SIA.

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Conversation with a Documentary Film Maker about Volcanic Risks

Disaster Zone Podcast

As individuals we are the sum total of all our experiences. So it is with Michael Lienau. From a childhood interest in film to a career as a documentary filmmaker, he has left his mark. A close encounter with Mt. Saint Helens eruptions set him on a path to study and document volcanoes. On the way he has translated science into videos that inform and educate generations of people.

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FL Cities Impacted by Hurricanes Will Have to Rebuild Differently

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From the Miami Herald: FEMA to Florida cities hit by hurricanes: Rebuild higher or lose your flood insuran ce. “FEMA announced that starting next year, Fort Myers Beach residents will no longer get a 25% discount on their flood insurance — an average increase of about $300 per resident— because FEMA found that rebuilding efforts from previous storms weren’t good enough.

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Application developer: Roles and responsibilities to become a successful developer

BMC

With enterprise organizations feeling the pressure to deploy applications faster and more frequently, it’s no surprise that demand for application developers is reaching an all-time high. But what exactly does an application developer do? As the name suggests, an application developer creates and tests applications designed for electronic computing devices.

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Simplify Enterprise AI with Pure Storage, Certified Storage for NVIDIA DGX SuperPOD

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Simplify Enterprise AI with Pure Storage, Certified Storage for NVIDIA DGX SuperPOD by Pure Storage Blog Summary Pure Storage FlashBlade is now a certified storage solution for NVIDIA DGX SuperPOD. Together, they provide powerful accelerated compute, a high-performance and efficient storage platform, and AI software and tools to address the most demanding AI and HPC workloads.

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Mastering Remote Onboarding: Proven Strategies for Seamless New Hire Integration

Speaker: Tim Buteyn, President of ThinkingKap Learning Solutions

Join this brand new webinar with Tim Buteyn to learn how you can master the art of remote onboarding! By the end of this session, you'll understand how to: Craft a Tailored Onboarding Checklist 📝 Develop a comprehensive, customized checklist that ensures every new hire has a smooth transition into your company, no matter where they are in the world.

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My List of Weapons Europe Can Give Ukraine Now—Before It's Too Late

The Rand Blog

Europe must act swiftly to support Ukraine's defense amid potential U.S. aid cuts. By investing 0.5-1 percent of GDP, Europe can bolster Ukraine with air defense, artillery, drones, and essential military gear. Urgent action is needed to uphold European security and values.

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Conversation with a Documentary Film Maker about Volcanic Risks_mixdown

Disaster Zone Podcast

As individuals we are the sum total of all our experiences. So it is with Michael Lienau. From a childhood interest in film to a career as a documentary filmmaker, he has left his mark. A close encounter with Mt. Saint Helens eruptions set him on a path to study and document volcanoes. On the way he has translated science into videos that inform and educate generations of people.

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Who Shall Live and Who Shall Die?

Recovery Diva

From the Wash Post: The decisions that cost some lives and saved others during Helene’s wrath. Six workers, most of whom were Latino, died after showing up for work at a factory in Tennessee. A mile down the road, 70 people stuck at a hospital were rescued from the roof. “The flooding in the small rural town of Erwin on Sept. 27 that stemmed from Hurricane Helene would later be deemed the result of a 5,000-year event.

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The chief information security officer (CISO) role explained

BMC

Information security is a top concern for business organizations, as research finds that cyber-attacks are launched 2,244 times a day—that’s every 39 seconds. The average cost of a data breach is $3.9 million. The role of Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) is gaining popularity to protect against information security risks. Let’s take a look at the emerging CISO role.

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SME Relationships: Proven Solutions for Seamless Collaboration and Success

Speaker: Tim Buteyn, President of ThinkingKap Learning Solutions

💢 Do you find yourself stuck in never-ending review cycles? Are you wondering if your Subject Matter Expert actually got that last review request? Are you having trouble trying to decipher impractical or conflicting feedback? 💢 If any of these scenarios sounds familiar, you may benefit from a crash course on managing SME relationships!

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The insurance and compliance game: Why MSPs are getting sidelined

Acronis

Security gaps not only elevate your clients’ cyber risk but also prevent them from qualifying for cyber insurance and adhering to compliance. This blog covers commonly overlooked protection measures that cause clients to pass on your MSP services.

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Zerto Now Available for Amazon Web Services (AWS) GovCloud via the AWS Marketplace

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We are excited to announce that Zerto, a Hewlett Packard Enterprise company, and the industry-leading platform for disaster recovery and cloud data migration, is now available for purchase and deployment into AWS GovCloud (US) Marketplace. “ This new availability enables U.S. government agencies to seamlessly protect, migrate, and recover their critical applications within the secure, compliant environment of AWS GovCloud. ” states Christina Rauscher, Global Leader of Alliances at Zerto. “ This

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Is your City Prepared for Climate Change?

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From the WashPost: Not every city is prepared for climate change. Look up yours. Article provides a U.S. map showing combined risk of coastal flooding, inland flooding, hurricane, drought, wildfire and heat.

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Application developer: Roles and responsibilities to become a successful developer

BMC

With enterprise organizations feeling the pressure to deploy applications faster and more frequently, it’s no surprise that demand for application developers is reaching an all-time high. But what exactly does an application developer do? As the name suggests, an application developer creates and tests applications designed for electronic computing devices.

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Is Training the Right Solution?

Speaker: Tim Buteyn

Let's set the scene: you’ve identified a critical performance gap in your organization and need to close that gap. A colleague suggests training, but you suspect there’s something going on that training can’t address. How can you determine if training is the right solution before you commit your budget and resources to a new training program? In this webinar, you will learn how to determine if training is the right solution using the Behavior Engineering Model.

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Black Friday cybersecurity: How to get endpoint protection right

Acronis

Black Friday is a minefield for cybersecurity, and the busy retail season isn’t just a consumer problem. With employees using work devices for personal use and ignoring security hygiene, the risk of a breach is extremely high.

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Understanding Climate Migration

The Rand Blog

Climate migration is complex, with many factors influencing why and where people move. While some may relocate due to climate change, most stay put. Effective policies are needed to help people adapt, relocate safely if necessary, and integrate into new communities.

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Watch on Demand: The AI Data Infrastructure Field Day Sessions

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Watch on Demand: The AI Data Infrastructure Field Day Sessions by Pure Storage Blog Summary At Futurum’s recent AI Data Infrastructure Field Day event, Pure Storage experts shared their expertise and insights on how FlashBlade can help solve data silo problems and deliver the performance required for AI. Artificial intelligence (AI) has evolved from a cutting-edge experiment to a core driver of enterprise transformation, reshaping industries at an unprecedented pace.

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Constructive Use of Trees Downed by Hurricane

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From the Ashville Citizen Times: FEMA program repurposing Helene-downed WNC trees into firewood, furniture, mulch and more. “A collaboration between governmental agencies and nonprofit and faith-based organizations is repurposing some of the remnants of Tropical Storm Helene’s destruction into use for local residents. As part of a project developed by FEMA’s Interagency Recovery Coordination, thousands of trees damaged by Helene will be repurposed under a state project, FEMA an

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Revitalizing Dry Content: A Lesson in Engagement

Speaker: Tim Buteyn, President of ThinkingKap Learning Solutions

We’ve all been there. You’ve been given a pile of dry content and asked to create a compelling eLearning course. You’re determined to create something more engaging than the same old course that learners quickly click through, but how do you take this “boring” content and create something relevant and engaging? Many instructional designers will say, “Boring in means boring out.

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ISC East 2024 Delivers Another Year of Growth in Attendance and Programming

Security Industry Association

The Northeast’s leading event for security and public safety concludes, maximizing experiential value for both attendees and exhibitors NORWALK, Conn. – ISC East 2024 , with its premier sponsor the Security Industry Association (SIA) and in partnership with the ASIS NYC Chapter , presented another year of dynamic programming as the Northeast’s leading security and public safety event.

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MSPs, is cybersecurity slowing your network performance?

Acronis

Anything that slows your network is a problem for you as an MSP. In the case of cybersecurity, solving this problem is a necessity. Security solutions can slow your network and frustrate clients. Learn how to stay safe and speedy.

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Zerto for AWS Now Available in AWS Marketplace: Rapid Recovery at Your Fingertips!

Zerto

Zerto, a Hewlett Packard Enterprise company, has officially launched Zerto Disaster Recovery for Amazon Web Services (AWS) in AWS Marketplace! This game-changing solution simplifies disaster recovery with a software-only approach, optimized for native AWS services. Why Choose Zerto for AWS? Zerto’s reputation as an industry leader speaks for itself, offering fast Recovery Point Objectives (RPOs) and Recovery Time Objectives (RTOs) at scale.

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Building a Data Platform for AI: Challenges, Opportunities, and Hype

Pure Storage

Building a Data Platform for AI: Challenges, Opportunities, and Hype by Pure Storage Blog Summary To fully capitalize on AI’s potential, enterprises need a platform that goes beyond sheer speed to deliver multi-dimensional performance, reliability, and scalability. The Pure Storage platform sets the industry standard, delivering consistent performance, unbeatable density, and cloud-like flexibility.

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Brain Fog HQ: Memory Enhancement Techniques for Professional Development

Speaker: Chester Santos – Author, International Keynote Speaker, Executive Coach, Corporate Trainer, Memory Expert, U.S. Memory Champion

In October, scientists discovered that 75% of patients who experienced brain fog had a lower quality of life at work than those who did not. At best, brain fog makes you slower and less efficient. At worst, your performance and cognitive functions are impaired, resulting in memory, management, and task completion problems. In this entertaining and interactive presentation, Chester Santos, "The International Man of Memory," will assist you in developing life-changing skills that will greatly enha