DRI Drive

APRIL 26, 2024

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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Recovery Diva

APRIL 27, 2024

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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Bernstein Crisis Management

APRIL 3, 2024

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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Disaster Zone Podcast

APRIL 23, 2024

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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Pure Storage

APRIL 10, 2024

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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DRI Drive

APRIL 15, 2024

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 Rand Blog

APRIL 29, 2024

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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Alert Media

APRIL 9, 2024

Planning is key to bouncing back from a disaster. Learn what to include in a successful disaster recovery plan and the steps to build one.

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Disaster Zone Podcast

APRIL 2, 2024

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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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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Pure Storage

APRIL 1, 2024

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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Zerto

APRIL 25, 2024

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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KingsBridge BCP

APRIL 17, 2024

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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The Rand Blog

APRIL 7, 2024

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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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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BMC

APRIL 10, 2024

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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LogisManager

APRIL 5, 2024

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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Pure Storage

APRIL 12, 2024

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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Recovery Diva

APRIL 29, 2024

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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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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Acronis

APRIL 30, 2024

Secure email gateways (SEGs) have long been a staple in email security, but their effectiveness at combating modern threats has diminished.

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The Rand Blog

APRIL 2, 2024

In an atmosphere of deepening mutual suspicion, trying to engage with China on military uses of artificial intelligence may seem pointless. But if negotiations go somewhere, U.S. security might be palpably improved. It they fail, there is little downside.

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BMC

APRIL 10, 2024

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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LogisManager

APRIL 14, 2024

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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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.

Pure Storage

APRIL 12, 2024

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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Recovery Diva

APRIL 28, 2024

From HSToday: FEMA Unveils $1.8 Billion in Preparedness Grants to Bolster National Security and Emergency Response.

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Acronis

APRIL 11, 2024

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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everbridge

APRIL 8, 2024

Senate Bill 553, commonly known as SB 553, is a pivotal piece of legislation in California aimed at preventing workplace violence and ensuring the safety of employees. In this blog post, we’ll delve into: What is Senate Bill 553 California? What are the requirements of a workplace prevention plan in California? Should you have a workplace prevention plan outside of California?

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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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