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Disaster Zone
OCTOBER 13, 2022
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Hurricane Ian Reveals Continuing Vulnerabilities for Healthcare Facilities
DRI Drive
OCTOBER 13, 2022
In 2012, the stories of hospitals fighting to maintain services and keep patients safe during Superstorm Sandy rocked the resilience field. 10 years later, climate change may have made the dangers to vital facilities even more severe. On Sept. 28, as Hurricane Ian made landfall as a Category 4 storm, at least 16 hospitals from […]. The post Hurricane Ian Reveals Continuing Vulnerabilities for Healthcare Facilities appeared first on DRI Drive.
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Could K-Pop Help Deter Kim Jong-un's Provocations?
The Rand Blog
OCTOBER 11, 2022
The United States and Republic of Korea could be more specific and creative in seeking to deter Kim Jong-un. The global popularity of K-pop could be part of the strategy.
Start Up Efforts for H. Ian Recovery in FL
Recovery Diva
OCTOBER 14, 2022
From HSToday: FEMA Jumpstarts Floridians’ Recoveries, Provides $327 Million for Ian Relief. Hundreds of FEMA inspectors have performed over 49,000 home inspections for survivors who registered for federal disaster assistance.
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!
Afghanistan is Enroute to a Catastrophic Civil War
Disaster Zone
OCTOBER 12, 2022
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Xi Jinping Is Weaker Than You Think
The Rand Blog
OCTOBER 14, 2022
Although Xi wields significant influence over Chinese domestic politics—certainly more than his most recent predecessors—he still needs support from the Party elite. And on that front, some cracks are showing.
Achieving a Geo-Redundant Backup Strategy With Unitrends
Unitrends
OCTOBER 11, 2022
The evolution of cyberattacks poses new and unique challenges for organizations of all sizes. Gartner predicts that by 2025 more than 75% of IT organizations will face an attack by malicious actors. These attacks are increasing in frequency as well as efficacy, to the point that many industry experts suggest traditional backup methods are no […].
Analysis of Recovery Process in Puerto Rico
Recovery Diva
OCTOBER 14, 2022
From the HLS Newswire: details of a report by RAND experts on the recovery process in Puerto Rico from the earlier hurricane there. Q and A with the Experts.
Powering Resilience with Critical Event Management
everbridge
OCTOBER 10, 2022
Businesses and communities are experiencing a growing number of disruptions from threats like severe weather, civil unrest, theft and vandalism, pandemics, and cyber-attacks. These disruptions have left many organisations concerned about the safety of their people and operations. As our world becomes increasingly uncertain, to succeed, organisations need to build resilience so that they can anticipate and avoid threats, respond effectively when necessary, and learn from their experiences to impr
Is Training the Right Solution?
Speaker: Tim Buteyn
Let's set the scene: you’ve identified a critical performance gap in your organization and need to close that gap. A colleague suggests training, but you suspect there’s something going on that training can’t address. How can you determine if training is the right solution before you commit your budget and resources to a new training program? In this webinar, you will learn how to determine if training is the right solution using the Behavior Engineering Model.
6 Common Infrastructure Storage Pitfalls to Avoid
Pure Storage
OCTOBER 13, 2022
Recently, my colleagues on the database solutions team created this fascinating list of Storage Pitfalls to Avoid for Oracle Databases. If you think about it, each of the six pitfalls could apply to (or be solved by) your FlashStack ® database and application infrastructure overall. Let’s explore why—but first…. What Is FlashStack? FlashStack is cloud-smart infrastructure from Pure Storage ® and Cisco.
The CHIPS Act Alone Won't Secure U.S. Semiconductor Supply Chains
The Rand Blog
OCTOBER 12, 2022
The implementation of the CHIPS Act shows promise for revitalizing the U.S. semiconductor manufacturing industry via investments in research and development, workforce development, and incentives programs. But executing on these ambitions could take some time and may not resolve all semiconductor supply chain risks.
Introducing Our Basic Risk Assessment Tool
Erwood Group
OCTOBER 13, 2022
We are Excited to Announce and introduce our new and Free Basic Risk Assessment Tool. The best part is it will be part of our Forever Free Initiative to help businesses better prepare for disruptions and disasters. Risk Assessment Tool Screen Shot. We at the Erwood Group believe that the Free Basic Risk Assessment Tool will be a game changer for the small and mid-sized business market for removing the obstacles required to complete a risk assessment quickly and efficiently.
Revitalizing Dry Content: A Lesson in Engagement
Speaker: Tim Buteyn, President of ThinkingKap Learning Solutions
We’ve all been there. You’ve been given a pile of dry content and asked to create a compelling eLearning course. You’re determined to create something more engaging than the same old course that learners quickly click through, but how do you take this “boring” content and create something relevant and engaging? Many instructional designers will say, “Boring in means boring out.
How IT Can Embrace Digital Transformation and Energy Efficiency
Pure Storage
OCTOBER 11, 2022
The old saying, “They don’t make them like they used to,” implies newer products just aren’t built to last. On the other hand, does anyone want to keep old technology that can’t handle today’s challenges? Fortunately, choosing between old and new are no longer the only two choices. We can transform “old products” into “new products,” so that the original products never become out of date.
Unitrends Awarded 8 Badges for Server Backup and DRaaS in G2’s Fall 2022 Reports
Unitrends
OCTOBER 14, 2022
G2, a world-leading business solutions review platform, has awarded Unitrends Backup and Recovery eight badges in their Fall 2022 Reports. Unitrends, a leading provider of business continuity and disaster recovery (BCDR) solutions, has been ranked among the top 10 solutions in Server Backup and Disaster Recovery-as-a-Service (DRaaS) Unitrends’ G2 score ranked fifth among Server Backup […].
Q&A with the Experts: Puerto Rico
The Rand Blog
OCTOBER 10, 2022
When Hurricane Fiona struck Puerto Rico on September 18, electricity went out across the island. It was a reminder that recovery from 2017's Hurricane Maria is far from complete. RAND researchers discuss the difficulties Puerto Rico is still facing.
Introducing Our Downtime Calculator Tool
Erwood Group
OCTOBER 12, 2022
We are excited to announce and introduce our new and Free Basic Downtime Calculator Tool. The best part is it will be part of our Forever Free initiative to help businesses better prepare for disruptions and disasters. Partial Screen Shot Basic Downtime Calculator Tool. We at the Erwood Group believe the Free Basic Downtime Calculator Tool is an important tool in that many businesses struggle to calculate and measure the true cost of downtime that impacts their business.
Brain Fog HQ: Memory Enhancement Techniques for Professional Development
Speaker: Chester Santos – Author, International Keynote Speaker, Executive Coach, Corporate Trainer, Memory Expert, U.S. Memory Champion
In October, scientists discovered that 75% of patients who experienced brain fog had a lower quality of life at work than those who did not. At best, brain fog makes you slower and less efficient. At worst, your performance and cognitive functions are impaired, resulting in memory, management, and task completion problems. In this entertaining and interactive presentation, Chester Santos, "The International Man of Memory," will assist you in developing life-changing skills that will greatly enha
Asking the Hard Questions About the Security Industry’s Diversity
Security Industry Association
OCTOBER 12, 2022
The Security Industry Association (SIA) has established goals to grow the industry for all stakeholders and to promote diversity throughout the industry. We welcome constructive, open discussion around the important topic of diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I) in the security industry. Many have noticed a question raised in our recent report What a Security Career Can Do for You – “Isn’t the security industry (at least in the United States) all white men?
World Mental Health Day — October 10, 2022
Acronis
OCTOBER 9, 2022
As the world returns to a new normal, recovering from extended periods of isolation and prolonged periods of remote working post-pandemic, we have an opportunity to seriously consider our mental well-being and prioritize our mental health. Taking care of our mental health involves more than just the absence of illness; it’s about sustaining good mental health to enable one to cope with challenges and thrive in life.
Protecting Ukraine's Future Security
The Rand Blog
OCTOBER 10, 2022
Western support for Ukraine's future security could depend in part on how the war ends and the extent to which Moscow remains threatening. Ukraine can better protect its security through robust, tangible security ties with the West.
Announcing the Citrix HDX Plus for Windows 365 public preview
Citrix
OCTOBER 12, 2022
We are excited to announce the public preview of Citrix HDX Plus for Windows 365 is now available , bringing unique Citrix capabilities to Cloud PCs worldwide. Citrix HDX Plus for Windows 365 enables your organization to extend hybrid work … The post Announcing the Citrix HDX Plus for Windows 365 public preview first appeared on Citrix Blogs. Related Stories What’s NEXT with Citrix and Google Cloud Remote Access Without VPN: Is It Secure?
SIA Member Profile: Snap One
Security Industry Association
OCTOBER 10, 2022
Security Industry Association (SIA) member Snap One designs, manufactures and distributes technology for smart homes and businesses that are installed and supported by trusted professionals worldwide. The company is headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, and Salt Lake City, Utah, with its website and over 38 brick-and-mortar stores serving local integrators across the United States and Canada.
FL Recovery Will Be Costly for Home Owners
Recovery Diva
OCTOBER 9, 2022
From CNN: Lack of flood insurance in hard-hit Central Florida leaves families struggling after Hurricane Ian.
A Better Understanding of NFPA 70E: Setting Up an Electrical Safety Program (Part 7 – Equipment Condition)
National Fire Protection Association
OCTOBER 11, 2022
NFPA 70E®, Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace® does not detail the policies and procedures that must be in an electrical safety program (ESP). However, it is not possible to comply with NFPA 70E without filling in the details. Section 110.5(C) requires that the condition of maintenance of equipment to be part of the ESP. Condition of maintenance is the state of the electrical equipment considering the manufacturers’ instructions, manufacturers’ recommendations, and applicable indust
Comparing Resilience: Business, Operational, IT, and Cyber – Part Four
Zerto
OCTOBER 13, 2022
If IT Resilience is the cornerstone of business resilience as seen in part three , in today’s digital world, cyber resilience is an extension of it, and one of its other pillars. Indeed, besides any business’ need to be able to cope with natural disasters or planned outages (maintenance, etc.), it is imperative that an organization can respond and recover from many man-made disruptions as well, i.e., cyberattacks.
ISC East Session Preview: Sound in the Security Ecosystem
Security Industry Association
OCTOBER 10, 2022
ISC East 2022 is coming up Nov. 15-17 in New York City, and the Security Industry Association (SIA) and ISC East recently revealed full conference details for the SIA Education@ISC East program , including keynote presentations from top luminaries and over 30 sessions from top industry expert speakers on the most current business trends, technologies and industry developments.
BCM Basics: The BC Professional’s Role in Data Protection
MHA Consulting
OCTOBER 13, 2022
This post is part of BCM Basics, a series of occasional, entry-level blogs on some of the key concepts in business continuity management. . Data is a critical asset for almost … The post BCM Basics: The BC Professional’s Role in Data Protection appeared first on MHA Consulting.
The Iran Nuclear Deal: Is the Juice Still Worth the Squeeze?
The Rand Blog
OCTOBER 10, 2022
The talks to reinstate the Iran nuclear deal have been dragging on for 18 months. But the negotiations are not about very much; the general contours of the original agreement still hold. As the clock keeps ticking, though, it gets harder to revive it. At some point, the juice won't be worth the squeeze.
Video of Damage Caused by H. Ian in FL
Recovery Diva
OCTOBER 13, 2022
Aerial View of damage caused by Hurricane Ian on Sanibel and Captiva islands.
Disaster Zone Podcast: Solving Seismic Structural Issues
Disaster Zone
OCTOBER 11, 2022
What is "life safety" when it comes to building codes?
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