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What’s Next for FEMA – Everybody is Asking!

Recovery Diva

From CNN: Trump administration plans for sharp FEMA cuts fuel worries for some Republicans, state officials “The Trump administrations future blueprint for FEMA has been tightly held and Republicans pressing for specifics have gotten very few details back. Through backchanneling with the administration, some Republican lawmakers say their understanding is that states would get block grants approved by the president directly.

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CIOs as Catalysts for Change: Leading Through Technology

NexusTek

CIOs as Catalysts for Change: Leading Through Technology February 21, 2025 The Chief Information Officer (CIO) role has evolved beyond IT managementits now a driving force for business transformation. In todays digital-first world, CIOs dont just implement technology; they shape strategy, fuel innovation, and ensure that IT delivers measurable business value.

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Security Industry Association Names Holly Borgmann as 2025 SIA Chair’s Award Honoree

Security Industry Association

Holly Borgmann, vice president of government affairs at ADT, will be recognized for her leadership in furthering SIAs mission and commitment to the associations future. SILVER SPRING, Md. TheSecurity Industry Association(SIA) has named Holly Borgmann of ADT as the 2025 recipient of the SIA Chairs Award , an award presented annually and selected by SIAs Board of Directors chair recognizing SIA members diligent efforts in furthering the associations mission and commitment to its future.

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Storage and Data Protection News for the Week of February 21; Updates from Object First, Privacera, VAST Data & More

Solutions Review

Solutions Review Executive Editor Tim King curated this list of notable storage and data protection news for the week of February 21, 2025. 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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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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Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud excels in AV-TEST’s Advanced Threat Protection evaluation

Acronis

AV-TEST regularly conducts Advanced Threat Protection (ATP) tests. In December 2024, Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud participated in the corporate test, and with a perfect score, solidified its position as a leading security solution.

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Introducing AlertMedia’s AI Assistant: Hit Send Faster in Moments That Matter

Alert Media

Draft customized, localized, and actionable messages rapidly with AlertMedia's AI Assistantand accelerate your response to critical events.

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The State of Industry Standards: Highlights From SIA’s Webinar

Security Industry Association

Peter Boriskin, chair, SIA Standards Committee; chief technology officer, ASSA ABLOY Opening Solutions On Feb. 11, 2025, the Security Industry Association (SIA) Standards Committee hosted a webinar on the state of security industry standards. In a discussion moderated by SIA Standards Committee Chair Peter Boriskin (chief technology officer at ASSA ABLOY Opening Solutions, experts from SIA and fellow industry-related standards development organizations (SDOs) highlighted their most recent develo

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How to do a full Windows system restore step-by-step

Acronis

windows system restore not working? Learn how to perform a full Windows system restore step by step. Recover lost files, fix system issues, and restore your PC to a previous state.

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Revised Request to Please Support this Site

Recovery Diva

The Diva would appreciate donations so that she can pay for needed technical support to maintain the website she has managed for 14 years. News of the various agencies and institutions is very important these days in light of the massive federal cuts in staffing and funding. I am sorry to say an earlier request for donations did not get much response.

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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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AI Field Day 6: MemVerge on Supercharging AI Infrastructure

NexusTek

AI Field Day 6: MemVerge on Supercharging AI Infrastructure February 19, 2025 Jay Cuthrell Chief Product Officer Hi, I’m Jay Cuthrell and I’m a delegate for Tech Field Day this week for AI Field Day 6 in Silicon Valley on January 29January 30, 2025. I’m sharing my live blogging notes here and will revisit with additional edits, so bookmark this blog post and subscribe to the NexusTek newsletter for future insights.

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Three Can’t-Miss Sessions on Critical Infrastructure and Data Protection at ISC West

Security Industry Association

ISC West 2025 is coming up March 31 April 4 in Las Vegas, Nevada, and the Security Industry Association (SIA) and ISC West have revealed full conference details for the SIA Education at ISC West program , including keynote presentations from top luminaries and over 115 sessions from top industry expert speakers on the most current business trends, technologies and industry developments.

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Acronis earns a spot on the CRN Security 100 list for the fourth consecutive year

Acronis

Acronis has once again landed on the prestigious CRN Security 100 list. CRN, a leading source for IT channel news, analysis and insight, annually names channel focused cybersecurity vendors to its prestigious list.

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Loss of FEMA Employees Is Likely to Affect Recovery

Recovery Diva

From the WashPost : FEMA is losing scores of employees. What does that mean for disaster recovery? Cuts at the Federal Emergency Management Agency could affect people across the country who are struggling to rebuild and prepare for disasters. “Hundreds of Federal Emergency Management Agency employees were fired as part of a wave of terminations of federal workers over the holiday weekend and Tuesday, according to agency officials.

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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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AI Field Day 6: Broadcom on VMware’s Impact in Private AI

NexusTek

AI Field Day 6: Broadcom on VMwares Impact in Private AI February 18, 2025 Jay Cuthrell Chief Product Officer Hi, I’m Jay Cuthrell and I’m a delegate for Tech Field Day this week for AI Field Day 6 in Silicon Valley on January 29January 30, 2025. I’m sharing my live blogging notes here and will revisit with additional edits, so bookmark this blog post and subscribe to the NexusTek newsletter for future insights.

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LAN Infotech Recognized on CRN’s 2025 MSP 500 List: A Spotlight on Excellence

LAN Infotech

In an exciting start to the year, LAN Infotech has proudly announced its recognition on CRNs prestigious Managed Service Provider (MSP) 500 list for 2025. This accolade underscores the companys commitment to delivering innovative managed services that empower businesses to achieve more with their technology investments. Click here to view a copy of the MSP Vanity Magazine!

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Explore and download the Best Antivirus for PC in [current-year]

Acronis

Looking for the best antivirus software for your PC? Download now and get a real-time defense to protect your PC from viruses, ransomware, and online threats!

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SIA New Member Profile: Bearing

Security Industry Association

New Security Industry Association (SIA) member Bearing is the worlds first software solution purpose-built by physical security leaders on ServiceNow, delivering digital transformation, workflow automation and artificial intelligence (AI) across operations to increase awareness of, respond to and resolve incidents more quickly. The company is remote-first and has team members all over the world.

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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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Unlocking the Power of Integrations with Zerto

Zerto

The ability to seamlessly integrate various IT systems and applications is more critical than ever. Organizations need robust solutions that can adapt to their unique environments, ensuring data protection , disaster recovery , and business continuity. Zerto, a Hewlett Packard Enterprise company, stands out in this arena with its powerful integration capabilities.

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Case Study: A National Construction Company

NexusTek

Case Study: A National Construction Company NexusTek’s vCISO Services provided this customer with the expertise and solutions needed to strengthen their cybersecurity defenses against increasing threats in the construction industry, all while maintaining a secure and reliable IT infrastructure. U.S. Mountain West Region 220+ employees Privately Held Construction Solutions Benefits Prevents unauthorized access to the network, enhancing security Secures data backups against ransomware attack

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What to Expect at Solutions Review’s Spotlight with Object First & Enterprise Strategy Group on March 13

Solutions Review

Solutions Review’s Solution Spotlight with Object First is entitled: Achieving True Immutability in Backup Storage. What is a Solutions Spotlight? Solutions Review’s Solution Spotlights are exclusive webinar events for industry professionals across enterprise technology. Since its first virtual event in June 2020, Solutions Review has expanded its multimedia capabilities in response to the overwhelming demand for these kinds of events.

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Security Industry Association Welcomes New Leadership of RISE Community for Young Professionals

Security Industry Association

With several new members, the RISE Steering Committee, under the leadership of Dakota Mackie and new vice chair Kelly Ann Christensen, guides the SIA RISE community in fostering the careers of emerging security industry leaders. SILVER SPRING, Md. TheSecurity Industry Association(SIA) has named new members and leadership of the steering committee for SIA RISE, a community that fosters the careers of young professionals and emerging leaders in the security industry.

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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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Resilient Scotland 2025- Scottish Continuity

Plan B Consulting

Resilient Scotland Conference 2025 25 February 2025 Dynamic Earth, Edinburgh Databarracks will be attending the 30th anniversary of theResilient Scotland Conference. Hosted by Scottish Continuity, Scotlands premier event for Business Continuity, Emergency Planning and Resilience professionals. It provides a networking opportunity, insightful discussions, and the opportunity to learn the latest resilience strategies and best practices for assisting, organising, preparing, responding to, and recov

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Confusion Within FEMA

Recovery Diva

From CNN: Exclusive: FEMA firings reveal roiling tension and confusion within the Department of Homeland Security , Some excerpts: “One week into the Trump administration, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem issued a directive that the Federal Emergency Management Agency should stop sending money to non-governmental organizations that she characterized as helping illegal aliens.

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Updated - What is Next for FEMA

Disaster Zone Podcast

UPDATED EPISODE! As you may have noticed, we accidently posted Pete's last episode, equally good and worth a listen but you should also check out today's episode talking about the future of FEMA. The new Trump Administration has started out with a slew of news impacting emergency management. There were two trips to disaster areas. One in the Southeast and North Carolina, where the President stated that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) had performed poorly and even politicized the d

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FEMA Firings Will Have Major Effects

Recovery Diva

From Politico: FEMA email: Firings will affect majority of our staff After firing 200 probationary employees this weekend, FEMA was directed to make a list of anyone who worked on climate or equity. Two excerpts: “The Trump administration is laying the groundwork to fire Federal Emergency Management Agency staff who have worked on addressing climate change or promoting equity and diversity, according to interviews and emails obtained by POLITICOs E&E News on top of the hundreds of pro

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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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Should We Be Visiting Our ‘Maximum Scale of Incident’?

Plan B Consulting

In this weeks bulletin, Charlie discusses global issues and gives an insight into what is meant by Maximum Scale of Incident. I was listening to the news in the middle of the night and I very much felt, in the words of Bob Dylan, The times they are a-changin. We have the likelihood of tariffs, which are going to disrupt international trade, and that will impact, to a greater or lesser extent, the organisations we work for.

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What is Next for FEMA

Disaster Zone Podcast

The new Trump Administration has started out with a slew of news impacting emergency management. There were two trips to disaster areas. One in the Southeast and North Carolina, where the President stated that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) had performed poorly and even politicized the disaster relief. He promised to fix those issues.

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FEMA Website Removes docs re Addressing Climate Change

Recovery Diva

From EEnews: FEMA docs for addressing climate change disappear from websites. The two funding notices are needed by states to apply for $1.35 billion in mitigation grants.” “The Trump administration has removed public documents from FEMA websites that described plans to spend $1.35 billion in federal funds this year to protect against climate impacts and promote racial equity.