DRI Drive
JULY 21, 2022
The global chip shortage and supply chain nightmare is music to no one’s ears. But for synth companies it’s literally stopping the music. According to Synthtopia, boutique synthesizer maker Future Retro has been silenced by the shortage. The company’s last words: “Due to the current state of the world and global parts shortage, we are […]. The post Stop the Music!
Disaster Zone
JULY 18, 2022
Without leadership, sometimes nothing happens.
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Recovery Diva
JULY 16, 2022
From HSToday: FEMA, AARP Release New Resources to Help Local Communities Protect Older Adults Before, During and After Natural Disaster s Older adults are disproportionately impacted by the types of weather-related emergencies and natural disasters that are becoming increasingly frequent and severe.
Security Industry Association
JULY 19, 2022
In Bullet-Resistant Systems, Key Components Come Together to Build Something Greater. Jim Richards is the CEO of Total Security Solutions. For those unfamiliar with ballistic security, it would be easy to assume the process is as simple as a single piece of bullet-resistant glass. The terms themselves – “ballistic”, “bulletproof” and “bullet-resistant” – tend to inspire confidence, and the average person may not be aware of the various components of a ballistic barrier system.
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
DRI Drive
JULY 19, 2022
As a leading resource in disaster recovery and business continuity, DRI International has updated its written voluntary commitment to the United Nations Office of Disaster Risk Recovery’s Sendai Framework 2015-2030. “The Sendai Framework created a shift from managing disasters to managing risks. For this purpose, it underlines the need to build the knowledge of government […].
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Disaster Zone Podcast
JULY 19, 2022
Dr. Jeff Stern is the Superintendent of the Emergency Management Institute (EMI) , located at Emmitsburg Maryland. EMI is the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) center for the development and delivery of emergency management instructional curriculum that is delivered both in-person and remotely via technology. In this podcast we discuss the history of EMI and how it and the curriculum is constantly changing, just as our national threats have evolved over the years.
The Rand Blog
JULY 22, 2022
The mine-hunting abilities of the dolphin remain unmatched by human ingenuity. They make the seas safer for naval ships and other vessels. A single mine blast can incapacitate or even sink a warship costing billions of dollars. Yet budget cuts could spell the end of the program.
DRI Drive
JULY 18, 2022
The Occupational Information Network (O*NET), developed under the sponsorship of the U.S. Department of Labor/Employment and Training Administration, is the nation’s primary source of occupational information. Central to the project is the O*NET database, containing hundreds of standardized and occupation-specific descriptors on almost 1,000 occupations covering the entire U.S. economy.
Disaster Zone
JULY 19, 2022
Elections are a critical infrastructure.
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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.
Pure Storage
JULY 18, 2022
The Data Center Intelligence Group (DCIG) recently recognized Evergreen//One™ from Pure Storage as a DCIG TOP 5 solution in the 2022-23 DCIG TOP 5 Enterprise Storage as a Service Solutions report. This report looks at the benefits that STaaS solutions bring to customers, deployment options, colocation partners, and support. . DCIG provides informed third-party analysis of various cloud, data protection, and data storage technologies.
Recovery Diva
JULY 21, 2022
New Report From the National Academy of Sciences: Equitable and Resilient Infrastructure Investments. The report is 60 pages long. Note that downloads are free from the NAS.
MHA Consulting
JULY 21, 2022
Cyberattacks remain the number-one threat to organizations’ ability to keep their mission-critical operations running. Today’s post lays out five key measures your company should have in place to harden its … The post Cyber Self-Defense: Prepare for the No. 1 Threat By Taking These Five Steps appeared first on MHA Consulting.
Disaster Zone
JULY 19, 2022
Emergency management's premier government educational institution.
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.
Constellation
JULY 20, 2022
Buying a new home or upgrading one of your home’s systems is a big investment. When it comes to these big-ticket purchases, it’s worth making sure they’re covered if something breaks or goes wrong. The post What Is a Home Protection Plan? appeared first on Constellation Residential and Small Business Blog.
Recovery Diva
JULY 20, 2022
From The Guardian: Alarm as fastest growing US cities risk becoming unlivable from climate crisis. Some of the cities enjoying population boom are among those gripped by a ferocious heatwave and seeing record temperatures. “The ferocious heatwave that is gripping much of the US south and west has highlighted an uncomfortable, ominous trend – people are continuing to flock to the cities that risk becoming unlivable due to the climate crisis.
Pure Storage
JULY 20, 2022
On the F1 track, cars are engineered to be faster than ever. Off the track, hackers are accelerating ransomware attacks. They’re both making headlines, and making safety and speed top priorities for consumers and businesses alike. . For both Pure Storage ? and Mercedes-AMG F1, prevention and response times are critical. You could say we’re both operating in “safe mode”: At Mercedes F1, it’s the uncompromising dedication to keeping drivers safe.
Disaster Zone
JULY 18, 2022
Move slowly and fix your stuff—is how we should operate in the cyber-world.
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.
BryghtPath
JULY 19, 2022
Business continuity and crisis planning is not a one-and-done event. Still, I see a lot of businesses make this pivotal mistake. They put in a lot of work conducting their initial business impact analysis (BIA), identifying the resilience gaps, creating plans, policies, lists, and procedures, and distributing these throughout the organization. Then they quit.
Recovery Diva
JULY 19, 2022
From HSToday: OIG Assesses FEMA’s Public Assistance Alternative Procedures. The Office of Inspector General OIG assessed whether Public Assistance Alternative Procedures (PAAP) for permanent work projects sped disaster recovery, increased the accuracy of cost estimates to restore facilities, improved the effectiveness of financial incentives and disincentives, the cost effectiveness of PAAP, and whether the PAAP independent expert panel was effective.
Pure Storage
JULY 19, 2022
I’m thoroughly excited, for the first time in years, to attend an in-person VMworld. Honestly, I started to think that I might never attend one again. And as it turns out, I technically can’t. Because it’s now called VMware Explore! What’s in a (new) Name? If you look back, the buzzwords of past VMware events were largely centered on the virtual machine (VM)—VM backup, VM recovery, VM granularity, VM insights.
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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
Security Industry Association
JULY 18, 2022
New Security Industry Association (SIA) member Texadia Systems is a full-service design/build AV and technology firm that specializes in the consultative design, installation and support of complex audio, video, lighting, security and low-voltage technology solutions. The company is headquartered in Dallas, Texas, and works with clients across the United States.
Recovery Diva
JULY 18, 2022
Why Vulnerability Still Matters -The Politics of Disaster Risk Creation , Edited by Greg Bankoff and Dorothea Hilhorst. Routledge, 2022. Softcover, 240 pp. List price: $35.96, ISBN 9781032113432. Reviewer : Jono Anzalone, EdD, Nonprofit Leader and Disaster Expert. Why Vulnerability Still Matters -The Politics of Disaster Risk Creation provides the reader with a comprehensive overview of vulnerability, disaster risk, and political systems.
The Rand Blog
JULY 18, 2022
The U.S. labor market is on track to hit a milestone this month or next: It will have recovered all of the jobs lost in the pandemic recession. But the pandemic recession and its recovery treated men and women differently, and treated women of color differently from white women.
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!
Citrix
JULY 19, 2022
Citrix and Microsoft have been innovating and collaborating for more than 30 years, helping companies accelerate their digital transformations and power better ways to work. We recently announced that this collaboration now extends to Windows 365, in the form of … The post Announcing Citrix HDX Plus for Windows 365 first appeared on Citrix Blogs.
KingsBridge BCP
JULY 22, 2022
“Yes, this is what I need. I’m sorry I didn’t notice I was missing it sooner. Thank you for being so responsive. If this is an indication of KingsBridge’s level of service, I’m impressed. Thanks again and good night. I won’t bother you again tonight.” This email arrived in Steve’s inbox at night and we just wanted to take this opportunity on our blog to show off a bit.
The Rand Blog
JULY 22, 2022
The complicated history of family planning as well as socioeconomic and political factors may all play roles in depressing birth rates in South Korea. But the nation's fertility decline is just one piece in a complicated gender puzzle.
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