Plan B Consulting

JUNE 2, 2025

This week, Charlie looks at key considerations in your communications response to an incident, and highlights the importance of including all staff in the communication. I have been delivering some crisis training this week to a client in the South of England, and Ithought I wouldsharesome thoughts from that training. Typically whenwementioncommunications in the context of a crisis/gold/strategic team, we think about the professional communications people advising the team and developing communi

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Recovery Diva

JUNE 6, 2025

The second edition of U.S. Emergency Management in the 21st Century From Disaster to Catastrophe was released in May and is readily available. Note that the Diva is one of the editors. Our understanding of hazards and disasters is rapidly changing, and it is unclear as to whether our existing management systems are adequate to adapt to current and future disasters.

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BMC

JUNE 3, 2025

Throw a rock and you’ll hit an organization undergoing their “digital transformation” nine times out of 10 these days. This is true for good reason. The entire world has been undergoing its own digital transformation over the past few decades as technology has advanced in leaps and bounds. Embracing the digital world is all but mandatory for organizations of all shapes and sizes.

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Security Industry Association

JUNE 6, 2025

Preparedness and the right architecture can provide powerful defenses Andrew Corsaro is the vice president of consulting services for ZBeta. The proliferation of uncrewed aerial systems (UAS), better known as drones, presents unique challenges for physical security. From nuisance incidents to deliberate malicious actions, the potential for drones to threaten privacy, safety and security is prompting many organizations to consider revising their physical security programs.

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Acronis

JUNE 5, 2025

India’s Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act, 2023, is landmark legislation that aims to protect personal data and regulate its processing, including collection, storage, usage, sharing, disclosure, erasure, etc.

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Continuity Insights

JUNE 6, 2025

(Photo: Adobe Stock / toa555) By Shawn Gilstorf W ildfires are no longer a seasonal or regional threat. Once thought to primarily affect the western United States, wildfire smoke is now impacting facilities across the country, often in places hundreds of miles from the nearest flames. In 2024 alone, the U.S. saw nearly 65,000 fires scorch close to 9 million acres —surpassing the 10-year average by 127%.

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BMC

JUNE 5, 2025

Digital transformation is a game changer. Digital transformation drives new business opportunities and operational efficiencies that were previously bottlenecked by traditional ways of conducting routine business tasks. Digital technologies have empowered organizations to redefine the way they operate, but that hinges on the level of your digital maturity.

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Acronis

JUNE 6, 2025

Protect your data with essential ransomware prevention strategies. Discover best practices for security and safeguard your systems. Read the article now.

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Pure Storage

JUNE 5, 2025

Rethinking File Storage: Pure Enterprise File in Action by Pure Storage Blog Summary Pure File extends the power of Pure Fusion by bringing cloud-like simplicity and automation to file storage. Built on the Purity operating system, it addresses the rigidity, complexity, and scalability issues of traditional file storage with real-time adaptability, unified management, and integrated data services.

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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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Continuity Insights

JUNE 3, 2025

E xtreme weather events, including hurricanes, wildfires, and severe storms, have caused devastating financial and human losses across the U.S., with cumulative disaster costs reaching nearly $3 trillion since 1980, according to the National Institute of Building Sciences (NIBS). In 2024 alone, 27 major natural disasters resulted in damage exceeding $1 billion each, underscoring the urgent need for resilience measures to protect lives, property, and local economies.

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Managecast

JUNE 4, 2025

When backing up public folders in Veeam Backup for Microsoft 365, you might encounter the frustrating error: Processing mailbox PublicFolderMailbox@xxxxxxxx.onmicrosoft.com failed with error: Failed to synchronize item changes in folder: FOLDERNAME. Access is denied. Check credentials and try again., ICS synchronization failed. This issue can cause public folder backups to complete with warnings or fail altogether, jeopardizing backup consistency for shared organizational data.

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Acronis

JUNE 5, 2025

A malware scanner is a specialized security tool that systematically examines your computer for malicious software. It identifies, isolates, and removes malware that can compromise your personal data or system performance. These tools work by comparing your files against known threat signatures while also analyzing suspicious behavior patterns that might indicate previously unidentified threats.

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Pure Storage

JUNE 5, 2025

Inside FlashArray//RC20: Engineered Reuse, Trusted Architecture, Transparent Lifecycle by Pure Storage Blog Summary FlashArray//RC20 is the newest enterprise-grade storage solution designed with sustainability, reliability, and accessibility in mind. FlashArray//RC20 brings the trusted architecture and support model to a broader audience by using engineered reuse and full-lifecycle support to make enterprise-grade storage more accessible than ever.

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Continuity Insights

JUNE 2, 2025

(Photo: Adobe Stock / Generated with AI by Yuparet) K nowing which states are the best and worst when it comes to preparing for — and recovering from — disasters is extremely useful information to have when focusing on business continuity. Last year, the U.S. experienced 10 or more separate billion-dollar disasters for the 14th consecutive year , according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).

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DRI Drive

JUNE 2, 2025

As the leading nonprofit helping organizations around the world prepare for and recover from disasters, DRI relies ongroups that promote greater resiliency. We encourage our Certified Professionals to support these valuable partners. Business Continuity Planners Association BCPAs next event is an in-person meeting on June 12 at Cowboy Jacks in Bloomington, MN, on the topic, […] The post Collaborative Partner Spotlight: June-Sept. 2025 appeared first on DRI Drive.

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Acronis

JUNE 6, 2025

Classic disaster recovery asked you to keep a warm VMware site on standby, burning host licenses and power while it waited for a crisis. Hypervisor mobility erases that waste.

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Disaster Zone Podcast

JUNE 4, 2025

In this podcast we will be learning about disaster community in Europe and more specifically in Switzerland. That will be in the first half of the podcast. In the second half, we will be talking about a more focused conversation about data and its role in integrated disaster risk management. During the podcast we review Emergency Meeting Points (EMP) in Switzerland.

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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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Recovery Diva

JUNE 4, 2025

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BMC

JUNE 3, 2025

Throw a rock and youll hit an organization undergoing their digital transformation nine times out of 10 these days. This is true for good reason. The entire world has been undergoing its own digital transformation over the past few decades as technology has advanced in leaps and bounds. Embracing the digital world is all but mandatory for organizations of all shapes and sizes.

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Pure Storage

JUNE 2, 2025

Pure Storage at Cisco Live 2025: AI and Modern Virtualization Innovation by Pure Storage Blog Summary At this years Cisco Live, well be covering a range of topics, including the new FlashStack and Nutanix integration, which combines the industrys most powerful storage, compute, and networking with the leading hyperconverged infrastructure. This year, Cisco Live is happening in sunny San Diego from June 8-12, and Pure Storage is proud to be back as a sponsor.

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Acronis

JUNE 4, 2025

In its recent Emotional Footprint Report, Info-Tech Research Group named Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud as a Champion in the extended detection and response (XDR) market. Find out what that means for MSPs.

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Recovery Diva

JUNE 1, 2025

From MSN: San Andreas Fault Alert: Recent Activities That Could Lead to Devastating Quake.

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Security Industry Association

JUNE 4, 2025

New Security Industry Association (SIA) member Guardnova , an accredited partner of Ajax Systems, offers smart security systems for homes, commercial real estate and more. The company was founded in Ukraine and is headquartered in Bothell, Washington. SIA spoke with Yevhen Petrov, manager of Guardnova, about the company, the security industry and working with SIA.

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Pure Storage

JUNE 3, 2025

Pure Storage FlashBlade and PyTorch Asynchronous Checkpointing: Accelerating Training for Large AI Models by Pure Storage Blog Summary The combination of PyTorch asynchronous checkpointing and FlashBlade cuts checkpoint overhead by 10 times or more and delivers consistent, low-latency performance at scale, keeping expensive GPUs busy and training workflows uninterrupted.

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Acronis

JUNE 3, 2025

Speed of data recovery is important for business continuity. Most backup solutions safeguard data adequately, but they do not enable organizations to recover data rapidly. Find out why one-click recovery is so important in health care and operational technology environments, among others.

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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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Recovery Diva

JUNE 5, 2025

From NPR: FEMA was starting to fix long-standing problems. Then came the Trump administration From the NYTimes: How Trump Is Changing FEMA as Hurricane Season Begins. As President Trump remakes the agency, former officials say the changes could leave states without key federal support after disasters.

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Security Industry Association

JUNE 4, 2025

Experts from GSA Schedules Inc. and Commodore Consulting shared the latest on the GSA Federal Acquisition Regulation Multiple Award Schedule program, the impact of tariffs and legislative developments and more at SIA GovSummit. Does your company do business with the federal government? At SIA GovSummit 2025 the nations premier government security conference, presented by the Security Industry Association (SIA) and held May 20-21 in Washington, D.C.

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Pure Storage

JUNE 3, 2025

Pure Storage FlashBlade and PyTorch Asynchronous Checkpointing: Accelerating Training for Large AI Models by Pure Storage Blog Summary The combination of PyTorch asynchronous checkpointing and FlashBlade cuts checkpoint overhead by 10 times or more and delivers consistent, low-latency performance at scale, keeping expensive GPUs busy and training workflows uninterrupted.

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