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What’s the Real Damage to the Infrastructure During a Disaster? New Models Make Predictions

DRI Drive

Steel transmission towers are vital to sending electricity across long distances – and if they’re damaged in a disaster, the short- and long-term effects can be profound. New research may help prepare for the fallout. Researchers at Ohio State University have developed a machine learning model that uses simulations to analyze the effects that prior […].

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An Easy Election's Office Fix, Use.Gov

Disaster Zone

So why don't more do it?

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Behavioral Impacts of Climate Change

Disaster Zone Podcast

Almost everything we read about climate change has to do with the environmental impacts of a warming climate and then the physical impacts to infrastructure. In this podcast we focus on the human impacts of a warming climate and increasing temperatures on humans from a behavioral perspective. My guest is Steve Crimando, the founder and principal of Behavioral Science Applications LLC, and the director of the Homeland Security Human Factors Institute.

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AI Developers: 6 Reasons You Should Care about Better Data Storage

Pure Storage

An effective AI process simplifies the work of developers and data scientists and minimizes all bottlenecks within the flow of data from sources to accurate outcomes. Do you find yourself wishing that data sets loaded and copied faster? That you didn’t have to think about where to put your code or Docker images? How about adding hassle-free persistent storage for your Kubernetes services?

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Supply Chain Resilience Checklist

Strengthen your operations with the Supply Chain Resilience Checklist. This practical, easy-to-use tool helps your organization prepare for disruptions and ensure long-term continuity in an unpredictable world. Why Download: Identify and assess critical supply chain risks Ask the right questions to evaluate vendor preparedness Implement effective strategies to reduce vulnerabilities Improve communication, transparency, and coordination across your network What You’ll Learn: How to evaluate and m

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Why Are Climate Change Protests Targeting Museums?

DRI Drive

A surprising side effect of climate change disasters – museums now have to plan for threats to their collections. The start of an unusual trend, activists are hoping to gain attention by targeting works of art in the name of climate change. First, members of a group called Just Stop Oil splashed tomato soup over […]. The post Why Are Climate Change Protests Targeting Museums?

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Unitrends UniView: Redefining Efficiency With a Single View

Unitrends

The transition to the cloud enabled businesses to stay afloat when they were forced to operate remotely. Cloud computing today has become a critical part of modern businesses, leading to the rise of hybrid IT environments. With the hybrid work model becoming the new norm, data now lives in more places than ever before — […]. The post Unitrends UniView: Redefining Efficiency With a Single View appeared first on Unitrends.

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Why Does Storage Matter?

Pure Storage

An AI data pipeline is a data pipeline that feeds AI use cases. A standard data pipeline is a set of tools used to extract, transform, and load data from one or more sources into a target system of any type. In the case of an AI data pipeline, the pipeline consists of all the tools and data delivery methods that fuel the AI system. Why Do AI Data Pipelines Matter Now?

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Privacy Rights Have Changed. Will Data Handling Follow?

The Rand Blog

Until privacy protection laws are cemented into place, consumer privacy won't be assured unless consumers can effectively take the steps they need to take to protect their data. Tech companies might view this as a burden, but there will likely be profits for those companies that instead see it as an opportunity.

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Emergency Management Jobs Available in Florida

Disaster Zone

Contact me for a referral.

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How to Avoid Pitfalls In Automation: Keep Humans In the Loop

Speaker: Erroll Amacker

Automation is transforming finance but without strong financial oversight it can introduce more risk than reward. From missed discrepancies to strained vendor relationships, accounts payable automation needs a human touch to deliver lasting value. This session is your playbook to get automation right. We’ll explore how to balance speed with control, boost decision-making through human-machine collaboration, and unlock ROI with fewer errors, stronger fraud prevention, and smoother operations.

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Concerning World View of Climate Change

Recovery Diva

From the NY Times: Climate Pledges Are Falling Short, and a Chaotic Future Looks More Like Reality. “With an annual summit next month, the United Nations assessed progress on countries’ past emissions commitments. Severe disruption would be hard to avoid on the current trajectory.

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FlashBlade Momentum Continues to Grow. Pure Storage Is Named A Gartner Magic Quadrant Leader – Again!

Pure Storage

Since its introduction in 2016, FlashBlade ® has revolutionized the file and object storage market and set high standards with continuous innovation and record-breaking growth. We believe the year 2022 has been no exception, starting with the recognition as a 2022 Customers’ Choice on Gartner® Peer Insights ™ and followed by the announcement of FlashBlade//S ® —the powerful addition to our cutting-edge FlashBlade storage solution portfolio. .

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Planning Now for a Negotiated Outcome in Ukraine

The Rand Blog

The United States should consider keeping open lines of communication with Russia. While it may not lead to peace in Ukraine any time soon, it could help mitigate the risks of dramatic escalation and indefinite war.

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Buy Flood Insurance Now!

Disaster Zone

You don't need to be in a flood plain to get flooded.

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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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New CRS Report on Logistics Management

Recovery Diva

The Congressional Research Service has just release this new report: FEMA’s Role in Logistics Management for Disaster Response. It is 3 pages.

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7 New Pure Storage IT Certifications Can Take You Anywhere Modern Data Storage Goes

Pure Storage

One of the most important jobs I ever had leading a multibillion-dollar customer experience organization was building one of the first and most widely adopted professional certification programs in the networking industry. . That’s less a bragging point—many outstanding people developed the skills-based programs that became a global industry model—and more a key lesson.

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Zerto Survey Reveals the Need for Comprehensive Cybersecurity Strategies

Zerto

More than ever, companies rely on data to perform day-to-day operations. Businesses can’t function at their best without it. That’s why it’s so important to adapt internal strategies as cyberthreats and challenges evolve, and existing threats grow more dangerous. Zerto, a Hewlett Packard Enterprise company, conducted the 2022 Ransomware Strategy Survey to measure how companies view their cybersecurity posture.

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Catastrophizing: A Habit of Mine

Disaster Zone

Some call it "worst-case planning.

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Emergency Preparedness: Active Shooter Tabletop Exercise

April is Workplace Violence Prevention Awareness Month. Enhance your organization’s emergency preparedness with our Active Shooter Tabletop Exercise. Download now to strategically plan, prepare, and test your response to active shooter situations. Key Features: Plan, prepare, and test your emergency response strategy. Simulate real-world scenarios to mitigate risks.

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Outcomes of Major Storms

Recovery Diva

From HSNews: What We Know about Giant Storms Since Hurricane Sandy.

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Rethinking Disaster Recovery with Simplicity Part 1 of 3

Pure Storage

“Our team really appreciated the simplicity of the solution. Complex solutions require more resources and staff training.” –CTO, City of New Orleans. In a previous blog post on business continuity and disaster recovery (DR), we shared how the City of New Orleans adopted ActiveDR™ for their DR requirements and realized impactful business results through its simplicity and innovation.

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BMC Exchange 2022 Day One Delivered Powerful Stories of Innovation

BMC

We hope you were able to join us for an exciting, enlightening day of discussions from global innovators and technology leaders during Day One of BMC Exchange 2022. Talk about agile and responsive! To respect the health and safety of all attendees, we adjusted programming to accommodate speakers who could not join us in Miami. Nevertheless, attendees in person and online were treated to sessions that featured BMC customers and partners showcasing their use of forward-looking technology in their

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Understanding and then Countering Misinformation and Disinformation

Disaster Zone

It is everywhere and we individually have to be watchful!

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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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Overcoming Crisis Fatigue

BryghtPath

Meditate. Exercise. Take a break from social media. For crisis managers struggling to keep their teams motivated and engaged, advice like this (which is mostly what is being meted out right now) feels cliche and remarkably unhelpful. Like your doctor telling you to eat less and exercise more to lose weight. If it were that … The post Overcoming Crisis Fatigue appeared first on Bryghtpath.

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Hard Drive Recovery Software

Acronis

You accidentally deleted a file and already emptied the recycle bin when you realize you need that file back.

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Resiliency Consulting: Helping Companies Get In Peak Condition 

MHA Consulting

In today’s world, businesses face not only stiff competition from rivals but also a uniquely tumultuous global environment. Resiliency consultants can help them develop the toughness required to thrive. . [Related… The post Resiliency Consulting: Helping Companies Get In Peak Condition appeared first on MHA Consulting.

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Disaster Zone Podcast: Behavioral Impacts of Climate Change

Disaster Zone

This is one to listen to!

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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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The Impact of Racism on Patient Safety

The Rand Blog

There is clear and consistent evidence that minoritized patients are at high risk for safety issues. But the way the U.S. health care system tracks patient safety too often makes their experiences invisible. Better reporting would allow hospitals and other providers to identify disparities in care, and to address them.

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Citrix Cloud Connectors: How they work and how to get the most from them

Citrix

Connectors have long fulfilled a key role in providing a simple, secure way to connect on-premises resources to the Citrix Cloud console. They unlock the advantages of cloud management by bridging on-prem and cloud deployments, without requiring complex networking or … The post Citrix Cloud Connectors: How they work and how to get the most from them first appeared on Citrix Blogs.

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Call for Abstracts: Student Research Presentation and Poster Session at NFPA Conference & Expo 2023

National Fire Protection Association

Do you have a student, or know of a student, who is doing some exciting research in some aspect of fire and life safety, and would like to present results or work in progress? The National Fire Protection Association’s Research Section will be hosting a student poster session during a member reception at NFPA’s 2023 Conference and Expo in Las Vegas, NV, on Sunday, June 18, 2023, from 5-7 p.m.

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