Articles
Ask the EAB - January/February 2010
December 31, 2009 7:00 pm | CommentsThe BCM profession has changed tremendously since then. Many of you can say that you never strived to become a business continuity professional, but I wonder how long that trend will continue. The increasing collegiate degrees are attracting a growing number of students. The industry is gaining increased visibility through periodicals and media.
Choosing the Right Consultant: Who? How? Why?
December 31, 2009 7:00 pm | by CI Staff | CommentsThis special editorial feature and corresponding webinar explore how business continuity consultants can be used economically and intelligently to meet today's challenges
2009 BCP Lessons Learned
December 31, 2009 7:00 pm | by Brian Zawada | Comments2009 offered a number of developments and lessons learned that impacted (and continue to influence the work performed by) business continuity professionals. After polling a number of professionals and reflecting on the presentations, articles and perspectives offered throughout the year at various conferences and in journals, I would like to nominate five developments or lessons learned as the "Top 5 of 2009." Interestingly, it seems to me that each also points to the maturity of our profession as it becomes strategic as well as tactical.
Webinar Watch - January/February 2010
December 31, 2009 7:00 pm | CommentsAsk Anything: Q&A with ConsultantsA companion piece to this issue's special feature on consulting services (see page 14), this webinar puts a cast of consultants on the spot and at the ready to answer your questions.
Pandemic Planning: Protective Measures
December 31, 2009 7:00 pm | by C.J. Howard Business Continuity Team Leader | CommentsAn organization's ability to respond effectively to any event will be measured by the tools in its toolbox and the ability to use them.
New Look: No, not me! The magazine!
December 31, 2009 7:00 pm | by Buffy Rojas Editor-in-Chief | CommentsIn case you hadn't noticed, this issue of Continuity Insights signals the start of great new things for the CI family in 2010. Our swanky new cover design is just the start of a brand new look and feel for the whole publication, which I hope you enjoy as you read through this issue.
Virtual Desktop Recovery and Work-at-Home Continuity
December 31, 2009 7:00 pm | by John Jackson | CommentsI'd like to take a slightly different approach with this article, and introduce a colleague of mine, Dan Dec, who I have asked to be the guest author for this issue. Dan addresses an important topic, the intersection between virtual desktop recovery and work-from-home continuity strategies. Without further ado, here's what he has to say (and you can read more about him at the end of the article)…
Spotlight on SAFER Santa Rosa
December 31, 2009 7:00 pm | by Daniel Hahn | CommentsCommunity organizations active in disasters (COADs) are public/private partnerships that can be found nationwide. Many COADs will attempt to define themselves by developing a name that fits the mission or jurisdictional boundaries of that particular COAD. For example, SAFER stands for "support alliance for emergency readiness", and its logo reflects the jurisdiction as I'm sure you can see.
Ask the EAB - November/December 2009
October 31, 2009 8:00 pm | CommentsNo, absolutely not. H1N1 is nothing like Y2K for many reasons. There is no doubt that H1N1 has been moderate so far, unless you have been sick or had a family member become sick or perish from the virus. A friend of mine described her week of suffering as the "worst I have ever felt" in my lifetime. There have been many children and adults that have perished as a result of the flu. Y2K was a non-event. H1N1 is certainly an active event that will continue for some time to come.
Special Report: Surviving the Recession
October 31, 2009 8:00 pm | by CI Staff | CommentsThe economy. Everyone has felt the effects of the economic downturn, and the business continuity industry is no exception. To explore the related issues Continuity Insights spoke with Carolyn DeWitt of Dialogic Communications Corporation (DCC), Ramesh Warrier of eBRP Solutions, and Troy Winskowicz of Dell ProManage-Modular Services.
Risk Management Fundamentals: The Struggle for Stronger Resiliency Choices
October 31, 2009 8:00 pm | by Dennis Wenk Advisory Solution Architect | CommentsManaging operational risk is rapidly emerging as the future for business continuity. That transition lies in neither better BC plans nor faster recovery. Rather the future of business continuity lies in applying approaches that promote better decisions.
Convergence: Evolution or Revolution?
October 31, 2009 8:00 pm | by Buffy Rojas Editor-in-Chief | CommentsExperts suggest that convergence - the coming together or business continuity and related disciplines - has come to be more evolutionary and organic. While the result may not be what any of us had in mind, prevailing opinion seems to be that what business continuity looks like in the future, will -- in true Darwinian fashion -- ensure the survival of our kind.
Critical Incident Protocol
October 31, 2009 8:00 pm | by Brit Weber CIP-Community Facilitation Program Director | CommentsDisasters, accidents, terrorism, and critical incidents can occur at any time in any community. In today’s economic times, local law enforcement, fire, EMS, health, and emergency management leaders are weighing their ability to provide services within budget restrictions. One way of bringing together community preparedness expertise and resources is to establish a government and business coalition.
The Push and Pull of Emergency Notification
October 31, 2009 8:00 pm | by Carolyn DeWitt National Sales Manager | CommentsAlthough emergency notification technology is best known for its ability to push information out and into the hands of those who need it most, it is also a powerful tool for gathering critical feedback.
12 Bars of Trouble
October 31, 2009 8:00 pm | by Buffy Rojas Editor-in-Chief | CommentsAs we head toward the holidays and a new year, try not to let all the trouble in your world get you down. Yes, it's your job to worry, but don't make it your life.
