April, 2024

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Get Ready for a Record Breaking Hurricane Season

DRI Drive

The North Atlantic hurricane season is on the horizon, and this year could put even the most seasoned resilience professionals through their paces. Pointing to warm ocean waters and an upcoming shift from El Niño to La Niña, University of Pennsylvania climate scientists are predicting between 27 and 39 named storms, with a best estimate of 33. […] The post Get Ready for a Record Breaking Hurricane Season appeared first on DRI Drive.

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Two Takes on FEMA Workforce Issues

Recovery Diva

From the GAO: FEMA: Opportunities Exist to Address Mission Challenges and Increased Workload. ( March 2024) From GovExec.com: Under-resourced FEMA would see new commitment to growing workforce under bipartisan bill. The agency has struggled to keep pace with new and increased demands. (April 2024.

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For Media Interview Success, Preparation is Key

Bernstein Crisis Management

Preparedness is the not-so-secret weapon in productive interactions with the press Preparing for a media interview is a pivotal moment for any professional or organization, serving as an opportunity to shape narratives, influence public perception, and communicate key messages. Whether you’re a seasoned spokesperson or facing the media for the first time, the importance of thorough preparation cannot be overstated.

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Policy Implications of the Maui Firestorm

Disaster Zone Podcast

The emergency management community and average citizens are always interested in the disaster response aspect of a catastrophe. That interest fades dramatically as a disaster transitions to the recovery phase. With that in mind, this podcast takes a more in-depth look at the policy implications of the recovery phase of the Maui Firestorm of 2023. The guest for this podcast is Luke Meyers, the Disaster Management Coordinator for the State of Hawaii, who works for the Governor.

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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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Taming the Storage Sprawl: Simplify Your Life with Fan-in Replication for Snapshot Consolidation

Pure Storage

Taming the Storage Sprawl: Simplify Your Life with Fan-in Replication for Snapshot Consolidation by Pure Storage Blog As storage admins at heart, we know the struggle: Data keeps growing and applications multiply. Before you know it, your fleet has become a many-headed monster of disparate storage arrays, with siloed data and a complex web of backup jobs.

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Excellence in Operational Resilience: DRI Board’s Mike Janko Takes Us Through His New Book

DRI Drive

Michael W. Janko is many things – MBCP, member of the DRI Board of Directors, longtime director of global business continuity for The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company, and now a published author. We spoke with him about his career through the lens of his new book, Excellence in Operational Resilience: How to Lead, Follow, […] The post Excellence in Operational Resilience: DRI Board’s Mike Janko Takes Us Through His New Book appeared first on DRI Drive.

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The Drowning Southern States

Recovery Diva

From the WashPost: The Drowning South; The new face of flooding. An excerpt: Human-caused climate change is driving an acceleration of sea level rise globally, largely because of the faster melting of the globe’s giant sheets of ice. Scientists do not know for certain why this region is experiencing a surge in sea levels beyond the global average, but one theory is that naturally occurring ocean currents are moving ever-warmer ocean water deep into the Gulf.

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How to Choose the Right DRaaS Provider: Key Considerations

Zerto

Disaster Recovery as a Service (DRaaS) has become a vital component of modern business continuity planning. Choosing the right DRaaS provider is crucial for ensuring the resilience and availability of your critical systems and data. In this blog post, we’ll explore key considerations to help you make an informed decision when selecting a DRaaS provider.

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How to Hire

Disaster Zone Podcast

In this podcast Pete Gaynor, the immediate past Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Administrator and Acting Secretary of Homeland Security shares his experiences and ideas on how to hire staff at all levels. He put a special emphasis on hiring and was personally involved in the selection process for senior positions at FEMA. Today he continues to lead by hosting training sessions on “Leading During Crisis.

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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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Randomware Shakes Up the Ransomware Game

Pure Storage

Randomware Shakes Up the Ransomware Game by Pure Storage Blog In the ever-evolving landscape of cyber threats, just when you thought you’d seen it all, along comes Randomware —the ransomware with a sense of humor! Forget the ominous warnings and dark screens. Randomware takes a lighthearted approach to extortion. It’s not about draining your bank account or stealing your secrets; it’s about making you laugh while you pay up.

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How you can afford Business Continuity Planning.

KingsBridge BCP

Business Continuity Planning (BCP) on a budget You know you should, customers are demanding and if you want to grow the auditors will require, but how can you afford business continuity planning with the $0 budget you’ve got? Sound familiar? Lucky for you, KingsBridgeBCP has been writing Business Continuity Plans since 1983, so we’ve seen […] The post How you can afford Business Continuity Planning. appeared first on KingsBridgeBCP.

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Security Industry Association and International Biometrics + Identity Association Oppose Adding Extraneous Prohibitions on TSA Use of Facial Biometrics in Potential FAA Measure

Security Industry Association

SILVER SPRING, Md. – The Security Industry Association (SIA) and the International Biometrics + Identity Association (IBIA) have urged Congress to oppose inclusion in the FAA Reauthorization measure of an extraneous provision seeking to prohibit the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) from using facial recognition technology. In an April 15, 2024, letter to Sens.

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New FEMA Report on Climate Adaptation Planning Guidance for Emergency Managers

Recovery Diva

New FEMA Report: Climate Adaptation Planning Guidance for Emergency Managers. (81 pp). The Climate Adaption Planning: Guidance for Emergency Managers (this guide) is intended to help state, local, tribal, and territorial (SLTT) emergency managers incorporate climate adaptation into emergency management planning efforts. It discusses climate science in the context of disaster preparedness and explains how emergency managers can help communities develop effective climate adaptation strategies.Comm

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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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Unveiling the Importance of Power BI Backup: Safeguarding Your Data’s Future

Zerto

In today’s data-driven business landscape, Microsoft Power BI has emerged as a critical tool for organizations to analyze and visualize their data, derive insights, and make informed decisions. However, ensuring the availability and integrity of this valuable data is paramount. This blog explores the importance of backing up Power BI content and how Zerto Backup for Power BI, powered by Keepit , can help organizations safeguard their Power BI data effectively.

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Bringing Russia to Its Knees

The Rand Blog

Russia's President Vladimir Putin rants that the West seeks to “dismember and plunder” his country. By accusing the West of plotting against Russia, the Kremlin likely hopes to distract Russian citizens from its own flawed actions. But the true damage to Russia has been self-inflicted.

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The Flash Storage-AI Connection, Explained

Pure Storage

The Flash Storage-AI Connection, Explained by Pure Storage Blog After this year’s NVIDIA GTC in San Jose, CA, Pure Storage CEO Charlie Giancarlo sat down with Patrick Moorhead and Daniel Newman of The Six Five – On the Road to talk about artificial intelligence (AI)—its demands on data, its impact on the environment, and why flash storage will be key to its future.

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Sustainable Transformation: A New Imperative for IT Leaders

BMC

In today’s rapidly evolving business landscape, the intersection of environmental sustainability and technology is more critical than ever. A recent survey by Gartner ® highlights this shift: “64 percent of CEOs said they view environmental sustainability as a growth opportunity.” 1 I believe this perspective is further bolstered by the inclusion of sustainable technology in the Gartner Top 10 Strategic Technology Trends for 2024 2 report, which, in my opinion, signals a clear readiness am

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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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Bridging the Gap: How Risk Managers Empower Boards

LogisManager

Bridging the Gap: How Risk Managers Empower Boards Last Updated: April 5, 2024 Welcome to the first installment of our series on presenting Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) to the board. In this dynamic era of the See-Through Economy , risk managers are the navigators who chart the course for organizations, guiding them through the unpredictable currents of uncertainty.

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FEMA Has Spent $4B to Help Destroy Flood-Prone Homes

Recovery Diva

From CMBC: Here’s why FEMA has spent about $4 billion to help destroy flood-prone homes The Federal Emergency Management Agency, or FEMA, has spent around $4 billion assisting in the purchase of about 45,000 to 50,000 damaged homes since 1989, according to A.R. Siders, director of the University of Delaware’s Climate Change Science and Policy Hub, who analyzed FEMA’s data in 2019.

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State of New York Provides Retailers with Tax Credit for Security Improvements

Security Industry Association

What Retailers Need to Know About Using New York’s Retail Security Tax Credit On April 20, the New York State legislature passed its annual budget measure for fiscal year 2025 which addresses multiple priorities and enacts key proposals from Governor Kathy Hochul. Of significance to New York business owners, workers and consumers, the measure included a new Retail Security Tax Credit , which for tax years 2024 and 2025 will provide assistance to small businesses for investing in necessary equipm

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U.S.-India Ties Remain Fundamentally Fragile

The Rand Blog

Despite widespread optimism about the future of the U.S.-India partnership, relations are considerably more fragile than they might appear. Indeed, the two countries continue to experience friction in several areas that, if left unaddressed, could ultimately undermine or even derail future cooperation.

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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

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Experts Weigh In on How to Solve Healthcare IT Growing Pains

Pure Storage

Experts Weigh In on How to Solve Healthcare IT Growing Pains by Pure Storage Blog Few industries have evolved as rapidly as healthcare. If “data is the new oil” was the writing on the wall for IT-based growth opportunities back in 2010, then healthcare has been perhaps the most forward-looking vertical of them all. As the Senior Solutions Architect for Epic , a leading EHR software vendor, seven-year Pure Storage veteran Tom “TDubs” Whalen has been at the frontlines of healthcare’s intersection

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Marketing your MSP business and the use of AI

Acronis

The managed service provider (MSP) market is growing rapidly, and with it, the competition for new clients. A solid marketing strategy is crucial for MSPs looking to stand out and attract new clients.

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Four Impactful Risk Reporting Presentations to Maximize Board Engagement

LogisManager

Four Impactful Risk Reporting Presentations to Maximize Board Engagement Last Updated: April 14, 2024 The Dual Goals of Risk Management Reporting Risk management is a complex and crucial aspect of organizational governance. Its reporting serves two primary purposes: aligning risks and activities with strategic objectives and demonstrating the effectiveness of enterprise risk management (ERM) programs.

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Google will Provide AI to the Military for Disaster Response

Recovery Diva

From the WashPost: Google will provide AI to the military for disaster response. [link] The National Guard will soon use the tech giant’s image-recognition AI to scan images of disaster zones and help prioritize its response. “Spokespeople for both the DIU and Google X said that the AI would only be used domestically within the Unite”d States and its territories, and for disaster response, not military action.

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Sustainable Transformation: A New Imperative for IT Leaders

BMC

In today’s rapidly evolving business landscape, the intersection of environmental sustainability and technology is more critical than ever. A recent survey by Gartner ® highlights this shift: “64 percent of CEOs said they view environmental sustainability as a growth opportunity.” 1 I believe this perspective is further bolstered by the inclusion of sustainable technology in the Gartner Top 10 Strategic Technology Trends for 2024 2 report, which, in my opinion, signals a clear readiness am