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Beyond ROI: The Value of Effective Crisis Management

BryghtPath

Not all crises come with a silver lining. But in the case of COVID, its global reach earned the discipline of crisis management fresh interest, as crisis management savvy organizations quickly stood apart from their lesser prepared counterparts. Like one of our clients, a large technology company, based in the U.S. but with extensive operations … The post Beyond ROI: The Value of Effective Crisis Management appeared first on Bryghtpath.

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Overcoming Operational Resilience Implementation Barriers

Castellan

Business continuity. Disaster response. Crisis management. These terms have been commonly used in the industry for decades, and likewise, unfortunately, many organizations still use related legacy, siloed processes to plan for and address business disruptions, even when real-world scenarios show there are challenges with this approach. So, why are so many organizations today hesitant to shift focus to a strategy that’s more holistic and aligns programs to work together, as well as in tandem with

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Why Are Conditions in Puerto Rico So Bad?

Recovery Diva

From the Wash Post, this editorial opinion piece: A storm of red tape and incompetence battered Puerto Rico long before Fiona. A related article from the Wash Post: FEMA tells a skeptical Puerto Rico that this time won’t be like Hurricane Maria.

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What Is FEMA Doing in Response to Puerto Rico’s Disaster?

Disaster Zone

A short list of actions being taken to respond.

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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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Data Storage Innovation: Tackling the Climate and Energy Crisis

Pure Storage

This year’s spike in energy prices has delivered pain at the pump for consumers while upping inflationary pressures on industries and economies worldwide. And the ongoing disruption in the energy market is showing no end in sight—further complicating our rising climate change vulnerabilities that come with a reliance on fossil fuels. All this uncertainty has hit at a critical time, as enterprises are facing explosive growth in data production.

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Using Emergency Management Interns

Disaster Zone Podcast

The City of Tacoma Office of Emergency Management is led by Tieka Adeogun. Tieka, having been an emergency management intern herself in several different positions, hired two staff, Arianna Topbjerg and Caleb Collins as interns using them to help accomplish the various missions of her office and the emergency management program. We learn from this director why and how she uses interns and the benefits of internships to the agency and to the interns themselves.

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Vaccines and Vaccinations for COVID Boosters

Disaster Zone

Great information you need to read.

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Resources for Hurricane Fiona

Recovery Diva

From the Disaster Philanthropy organization, see this note: Dear Claire, I am sure you share my concern for the communities devastated by Hurricane Fiona. Although uncertainty over the storm’s full impact will last for days, if not weeks, officials anticipate the damage will be extensive. As you have grown to expect, the CDP team is tracking the devastation and loss across Puerto Rico, the Dominican Republic, and other areas of the Caribbean, while providing resources to foster effective m

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RAND Experts React to Putin's Latest Threatening Rhetoric

The Rand Blog

Vladimir Putin appeared to double-down on his country's war effort in Ukraine September 21st, calling up hundreds of thousands of new troops, threatening Ukraine and the West, vowing to use “all the means at our disposal,” and pointing out that he is not bluffing. Here's what a few RAND experts had to say.

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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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Why Data Means Business for the Public Sector

Pure Storage

Public sector data holds tremendous potential value. In 2021, the UK government saved £142 million through its Digital, Data and Technology function, which aims to help departments make the right technology decisions and enhance digital services. There are three key areas where data can be used to reveal value in the public sector: anticipation and planning, delivery, and evaluation and monitoring.

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Declaring the COVID Pandemic as Being Over

Disaster Zone

Governments appear ready to do so.

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Puerto Rico Again Loses Power to a Hurricane

Recovery Diva

From the NYTimes, this article about Puerto Rico;s power problems 5 years after the last major hurricane” On Anniversary of Hurricane Maria, Storm Leaves Puerto Rico in the Dark.

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Regime Change in Russia?

The Rand Blog

A careful strategy of strength and prudence has helped the West maintain security and manage relations with Moscow. The West may continue this course while upping the ante to help Ukraine defeat and expel Russian forces. In so doing, the West may also be advancing prospects for longer-term peace that might come only through liberalization in Russia.

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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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Acronis #CyberFit Summit Miami 2022: Cyber Protect the Future!

Acronis

The largest-ever gathering of cyber protection professionals is less than a month away! From November 7–9 at Miami Beach’s historic Fountainebleau Hotel, the Acronis #CyberFit Summit Miami 2022 will bring together thousands of service providers, cloud distributors, resellers, enterprise IT pros, tech marketers and sales teams to network, learn and grow.

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Right Behind Fiona, another Tropical Storm?

Disaster Zone

Tis the season for hurricanes and tropical storms.

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Recovery Support for Schools Website

Recovery Diva

From REMS: New Recovery Support Information for Schools.

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You Can Tell a Lot about a Company from its Sustainability Report

Pure Storage

This blog about sustainability was authored by both Biswajit Mishra and Justin Emerson. Regardless of your location, your role in an organization, or your industry, it’s likely that you’ve heard the term ESG, which stands for environmental, social, and governance. The term ESG was coined by the investment industry as a way of evaluating businesses on non-financial metrics that can provide insights into unforeseen risk and explored growth opportunities.

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Next-Level Fraud Prevention: Strategies for Today’s Threat Landscape

Speaker: Sierre Lindgren

Fraud is a battle that every organization must face – it’s no longer a question of “if” but “when.” Every organization is a potential target for fraud, and the finance department is often the bullseye. From cleverly disguised emails to fraudulent payment requests, the tactics of cybercriminals are advancing rapidly. Drawing insights from real-world cases and industry expertise, we’ll explore the vulnerabilities in your processes and how to fortify them effectively.

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Ukraine's 1777 Moment

The Rand Blog

The Battle of Saratoga turned the tides of the Revolutionary War, ultimately leading to American independence. Nearly 250 years later, the Battle of Kharkiv may be a similar turning point in Ukraine's fight against Russia.

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Coastal Areas of Alaska Declared a Disaster

Disaster Zone

Puerto Rico is receiving the majority of the news coverage.

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Critique of Global Covid Response

Recovery Diva

Editorial Opinion from WashPost: After ‘a massive global failure’ on covid, what happens the next time?

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Achieve Energy Savings with Pure1

Pure Storage

Sustainability and energy efficiency are key differentiators between Pure Storage ® and the competition. In fact, we recently found that we can save customers up to 80% carbon energy consumption over other flash storage vendors (and even more against spinning disk arrays). You can read all the great details in our 2021 ESG Report. Thanks to our ultra-dense and efficient flash storage appliances, we can help you save on overall data center footprint and drive down expensive power and cooling requ

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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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Actionable Intelligence: Identify, Verify, and Act With Confidence

Alert Media

The post Actionable Intelligence: Identify, Verify, and Act With Confidence appeared first on AlertMedia.

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Disaster Zone Podcast: Using Emergency Management Interns

Disaster Zone

An untapped resource available to agencies.

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A Closer Look at Some Assembly Occupancy Requirements

National Fire Protection Association

The fire at a Thai nightclub in early August 2022 was all too familiar. It started during a live music performance killing 20 people and injuring 25. Many of the details emerging are eerily similar to The Station nightclub fire which claimed the lives of 100 people and injured 230 more in February of 2003. In both instances, flammable interior finish and blocked exits were believed to have played a role in the fast-spreading fires and high number of fatalities.

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The Disaster Bills Coming Due

The Rand Blog

The United States largely waits for a disaster to strike and then spends billions to repair damages. Investing in resilience today can significantly reduce the costs to recover after a disaster strikes.

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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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6 essential steps for planning a hybrid cloud migration

Citrix

Are you considering moving some of your on-premises workloads to the cloud? Many organizations are migrating to hybrid cloud environments. This allows them to enjoy the benefits of the cloud while continuing to leverage existing datacenter investments. Here are some … The post 6 essential steps for planning a hybrid cloud migration first appeared on Citrix Blogs.

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Puerto Rico Gets Lashed by Fiona

Disaster Zone

Once again the frailty of infrastructure is exposed.

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IDE & Social Impact – Our ERGs Give Back to the Community by Mya King

PagerDuty

Dutonians are known for their relentless pursuit of positive impact, in both their work and personal life, and our ATL crew consistently goes above and beyond to model this attribute. As we approached the end of summer, back-to-school shopping became top of mind for most Dutonians. It’s a time of excitement for the school year ahead, but for some, it comes with feelings of anxiety, worry, and disappointment due to budget limitations.

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