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Recovery Diva

See this chapter: Catastrophe Is Not the End but the Beginning: Two Centuries of Evolution in US Disaster Law and Policy. from The Cambridge Handbook of Disaster Law and Policy. S. Kuo, J. Marshall and R. Rowberry, eds. [link] Thanks to Donovan Finn for the citation.

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Inclement weather response demands attention

everbridge

By  Brian Toolan , Everbridge VP Global Public Safety Despite technological advances, proactive steps remain to strengthen resilience and keep people safe Advances in inclement weather and communications technology are everywhere. Real-time information flows, mobile devices are ubiquitous, and forecasting methods have reached unprecedented accuracy.

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Interdependence and Its Discontents: Why Would Nations with Incentives to Avoid It Go to War?

The Rand Blog

It's tempting to think that interdependence between the United States and China has reached a level in which armed conflict between them is unthinkable. Unfortunately, history gives us little reason to be confident that peace is inevitable simply because the degree of interdependence is strong.

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15 Backup and Disaster Recovery Best Practices to Consider

Solutions Review

The editors at Solutions Review map out some Backup and Disaster Recovery best practices every enterprise should consider in their operation strategies. Backup and disaster recovery (BDR) strategies are of paramount importance to enterprises due to their critical role in preserving data integrity, ensuring business continuity, and mitigating risks associated with various disruptions.

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Are Robots Replacing You? Keeping Humans in the Loop in Automated Environments

Speaker: Erroll Amacker

As businesses increasingly adopt automation, finance leaders must navigate the delicate balance between technology and human expertise. This webinar explores the critical role of human oversight in accounts payable (AP) automation and how a people-centric approach can drive better financial performance. Join us for an insightful discussion on how integrating human expertise into automated workflows enhances decision-making, reduces fraud risks, strengthens vendor relationships, and accelerates R

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A Foreign Government, Oprah, and Fires in Maui: The Impact of Misinformation on Community Resiliency

The Rand Blog

Crises and disasters are opportunities to undermine the national unity that forms in response to tragedy: U.S. adversaries may gain an advantage when there is discord among the American public. But even if information operations are cheap for foreign governments to execute, they also can be simple to counteract effectively through routine emergency management preparedness activities.

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Storage and Data Protection News for the Week of February 23: Updates from Clumio, Constellation Research, Hitachi Vantura, and More

Solutions Review

Solutions Review editors curated this list of the most noteworthy storage and data protection news items for the week of February 23, 2024. Keeping tabs on all the most relevant storage and data protection news can be a time-consuming task. As a result, our editorial team aims to provide a summary of the top headlines from the last week in this space.

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Create a Plan for an Earthquake Emergency & Evacuation

Alert Media

An emergency plan for earthquake disasters will determine how quickly you will recover. Learn from companies that faced the Noto earthquake.

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Fake It ’Til You Make It: Why Synthetic Data Is on the Rise

Pure Storage

Fake It ’Til You Make It: Why Synthetic Data Is on the Rise by Pure Storage Blog We tend to shy away from “synthetic” anything—food, clothing, or building materials, for example. Synthetic data, on the other hand, can be good for business if you’re looking for AI training data. Synthetic data is data that’s generated artificially rather than by real-world events.

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How to Choose the Best Enterprise Backup Solution

Unitrends

In today’s rapidly evolving digital landscape, data is the lifeblood of any enterprise. The increasing reliance on digital platforms has elevated the importance of safeguarding business-critical data against unforeseen events, from cyberthreats to natural disasters. This makes choosing the right enterprise backup solution more crucial than ever.

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How to Put Your Business Continuity Plans into Action

During a crisis, successful organizations are led by strong leaders who communicate continuously with all stakeholders and have plans that are flexible enough to allow changes to be made on the fly. What You'll Learn: Understanding the characteristics of actionable business continuity plans. Step-by-step guidance on building robust and adaptable BCPs.

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How can AI improve your business’s cybersecurity posture?

Online Computers

The dynamic nature of the digital landscape means businesses continuously face an ever-expanding array of security threats. From sophisticated malware and phishing attacks to zero-day exploits and data breaches, protecting your valuable information and systems can be a constant challenge. Thankfully, advancements in technology offer a powerful ally: artificial intelligence (AI).