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New CRs Report on the Disaster Relief Fund

Recovery Diva

New Report from the Congressional Research Service: Disaster Relief Fund State of Play: In Brief (15 pp)

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Considerations for Disaster Recovery – Part 3: Networking

Zerto

In todays hyper-connected digital landscape, downtime is not merely an inconvenienceit is a threat to business survival. From lost revenue to reputational damage, the cost of operational interruptions can be staggering. To navigate these challenges, organizations must adopt a comprehensive disaster recovery (DR) strategy. At the heart of any successful DR plan lies a robust networking infrastructure.

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The Future of Cybersecurity in 2025: Navigating Challenges for the Midsize Market

NexusTek

The Future of Cybersecurity in 2025: Navigating Challenges for the Midsize Market January 14, 2025 Paul Barrett VP, Sales Enablement The world of cybersecurity is shifting fast, and midsize businessesmaybe like yoursare feeling the pressure. Cyber threats are evolving, becoming sharper and more focused, and the defenses you relied on last year might not be enough to protect you tomorrow.

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Business Process Automation: What It Is and How to Use It

LogisManager

Business Process Automation: What It Is and How to Use It Last Updated: January 14, 2025 Business process automation (BPA) is critical in a constantly advancing landscape. With increasing regulatory pressures and a need for operational agility, your role as a risk manager becomes more complex and essential. There’s where BPA steps in as a game-changer, automating processes to save time, reduce costs and enhance efficiency across your organization.

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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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LA Fire Disaster: Protecting Children in Physical and Psychological Harm’s Way

National Center for Disaster Prepardness

The massive fire catastrophe in LA will be remembered as one of the most devastating disasters in modern U.S. history. Having worked on the prevention of, response to, and recovery from megadisasters for many years, I have watched how the devastation of such events impacts communities and people, especially people with important vulnerabilities like chronic illnesses, mobility challenges, and other conditions, including people who are economically fragile.

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NexusTek CEO Hamilton Yu Recognized Among CRN’s “20 Biggest IT Executive Moves of 2024” List

NexusTek

NexusTek CEO Hamilton Yu Recognized Among CRNs 20 Biggest IT Executive Moves of 2024 List Denver, CO January 16th, 2025 NexusTek , a leading provider of comprehensive, secure, and scalable IT services, proudly announces that CEO Hamilton Yu has been named one of CRNs The 20 Biggest IT Executive Moves of 2024. This recognition reflects his pivotal role in strengthening NexusTeks position as a trusted IT partner and innovation leader for mid- to enterprise-level organizations in hospitality, fin

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Risks Associated With Business Task Automation and How to Mitigate Them

LogisManager

Risks Associated With Business Task Automation and How to Mitigate Them Last Updated: January 14, 2025 If your business is investing in task automation, you’ll benefit from increased efficiency and reduced manual tasks. While business task automation (BTA) offers companies a new way to manage workflows, it also comes with new risks. Risk managers need to understand their IT processes so they can find and prevent security threats for everyone.

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Kickstart Your 2025 Training Program: Must-Have Skills for Business Continuity Success

BryghtPath

Training has become a cornerstone of effective business continuity planning. A well-trained team can make the difference between seamless recovery and costly downtime in the face of disruptions. As we step into 2025, it’s essential to prioritize training programs that not only prepare your team for potential crises but help build a resilience culture.

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Rebuilding Issues in Los Angeles

Recovery Diva

From the Wash. Post: How will Los Angeles rebuild when fire is part of the landscape? “For those who plan to rebuild, a natural question has emerged: What can be done differently to prevent the sort of destruction that has killed at least 24 people, leveled thousands of structures and inflicted untold billions in damage?

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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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Acronis: The leader in EDR detection on Windows

Acronis

Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud with Advanced Security + XDR was evaluated by SE Labs for its protection against targeted attacks from two advanced threat groups.

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How to Safely Automate Employee Onboarding

LogisManager

How to Safely Automate Employee Onboarding Last Updated: January 14, 2025 Employees are a core part of any organization. After working hard to find and hire the best of the bunch, you might think you’re all set. But you still need to teach your new employees the ropes. For risk managers, onboarding is more than just welcoming new team members it’s about ensuring everyone understands compliance while preventing business risks.

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Ensuring Business Continuity for Logistics: Key Strategies

BryghtPath

Dive into the essentials of Business Continuity for Logistics, covering risk assessment, supply chain visibility, and creating resilient plans to navigate disruptions effectively. The post Ensuring Business Continuity for Logistics: Key Strategies appeared first on Bryghtpath.

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New Resources re Fire Disasters from Univ. of CO

Recovery Diva

See this notice from the Natural Hazards Center at the University of Colorado: lists of publications, resources, and grant opportunities. This is a great central location for many useful items.

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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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Un-break your business model: Benchmarks and tools for MSPs

Acronis

For MSPs facing numerous and mounting challenges, maintaining a robust and resilient business model is essential for survival and advancement. MSPs need to embrace strategies and tools that can help them achieve financial stability and operational efficiency.

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The Benefits of Automating Contract Management

LogisManager

The Benefits of Automating Contract Management Last Updated: January 14, 2025 Contract management is the glue that holds organizations together. Businesses must draft and approve complex documents while keeping everyone happy and within legal bounds. Automation can help make this process faster, reduce inefficiencies, and mitigate risksbut its important to approach it with a focus on risk.

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Ensuring Business Continuity for Education: Key Strategies

BryghtPath

This is your guide to understanding Business Continuity for Education. Keep students safe & learning in 2024, no matter what disruptions may arise. The post Ensuring Business Continuity for Education: Key Strategies appeared first on Bryghtpath.

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Toxic Debris from CA Fires

Recovery Diva

TFrom the NY Times: Once the Fires Are Out, California Must Remove Tons of Dangerous Debris Clearing the toxic remnants of burned buildings around Los Angeles will require a complex and expensive mobilization. California has been there before.

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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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Nexus of Forces in 2025

NexusTek

Nexus of Forces in 2025 January 14, 2025 Jay Cuthrell Chief Product Officer Why yes, that is a fire breathing praying mantis. The path from 2012 to 2025 What does a 40 foot fire breathing praying mantis art installation have to do with digital transformation? The mantis represents a convergence of art, commerce, recycling, whimsy, and iconic design aesthetics to welcome customers to an entrance featuring businesses that have been placed in digitally connected containers.

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Business Process Automation: What It Is and How to Use It

LogisManager

Business Process Automation: What It Is and How to Use It Last Updated: January 14, 2025 Business process automation (BPA) is critical in a constantly advancing landscape. With increasing regulatory pressures and a need for operational agility, your role as a risk manager becomes more complex and essential. There’s where BPA steps in as a game-changer, automating processes to save time, reduce costs and enhance efficiency across your organization.

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Ensuring Business Continuity for Media: Key Strategies

BryghtPath

In the fast-paced media landscape, Business Continuity for Media is paramount. Learn how to safeguard your content, protect digital assets, and manage communication channels for ongoing success. The post Ensuring Business Continuity for Media: Key Strategies appeared first on Bryghtpath.

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Watch Duty is Free App with Great Utility in CA and Potential for Others

Recovery Diva

From the WashPost: How Watch Duty became the go-to wildfire app to track L.A. wildfires. Plus advice to stay informed and prepared as natural disasters become more common.

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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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what is ML-based monitoring and alerting?

Acronis

Learn what ML-based monitoring and alerting is and how it improves efficiency by AI-driven approach to detecting and resolving system issues automatically

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Risks Associated With Business Task Automation and How to Mitigate Them

LogisManager

Risks Associated With Business Task Automation and How to Mitigate Them Last Updated: January 14, 2025 If your business is investing in task automation, you’ll benefit from increased efficiency and reduced manual tasks. While business task automation (BTA) offers companies a new way to manage workflows, it also comes with new risks. Risk managers need to understand their IT processes so they can find and prevent security threats for everyone.

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Countdown to DORA: Are you ready for January 17, 2025?

Zerto

The Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) deadline is fast approaching. By January 17, 2025 , financial institutions and ICT service providers in the EU must meet stringent requirements to enhance IT resilience, manage risk, and recover quickly from disruptions. Non-compliance with DORA isnt just about fines; it risks eroding customer trust, damaging your reputation, and jeopardizing business continuity.

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Building Resilience and Compliance in Finance: Insights from PagerDuty’s Lee Fredricks by Laura Chu

PagerDuty

In an era where regulatory frameworks like DORA and FCA PS21/3 and PRA PS6/21 demand higher standards for financial resilience, European financial entities face growing pressures to ensure compliance and operational excellence. To understand these challenges, we spoke with Lee Fredricks, Director of Solutions Consulting for EMEA at PagerDuty. Lees expertise in regulatory compliance and his work with financial entities across Europe provide valuable insights into navigating compliance demands, bu

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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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A Crisis Athletes Interview

Disaster Zone Podcast

This is a different type of Disaster Zone Podcast. The host, Eric Holdeman becomes the interviewee and Kim Guevara, is the interviewer. Kim has been researching different aspects of what it means to be an emergency manager. In her words, a crisis athlete. This is not about push-ups, but rather what does it take to be successful in becoming prepared for disasters, responding to them and then the disaster recovery.

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How to Safely Automate Employee Onboarding

LogisManager

How to Safely Automate Employee Onboarding Last Updated: January 14, 2025 Employees are a core part of any organization. After working hard to find and hire the best of the bunch, you might think you’re all set. But you still need to teach your new employees the ropes. For risk managers, onboarding is more than just welcoming new team members it’s about ensuring everyone understands compliance while preventing business risks.

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Celebrating Excellence: Michael Goldstein of LAN Infotech Wins the 2024 Soteria Award

LAN Infotech

At LAN Infotech, were thrilled to kick off 2025 with exciting newsour President and CEO, Michael Goldstein, has been awarded the prestigious 2024 Soteria Award for The Most Trusted Managed Service Provider (MSP) in North America. This recognition is a significant milestone, highlighting Michaels exceptional leadership and our teams dedication to delivering dependable and innovative IT solutions.