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The Crucial Role of Rapid Crisis Response in Effective Crisis Management

Bernstein Crisis Management

The Crucial Role of Rapid Crisis Response in Effective Crisis Management In the fast-paced world we live in, crises can sometimes arise unexpectedly and escalate rapidly, posing significant threats to businesses, reputations, and even safety. A well-executed rapid crisis response is not just a strategic move; it’s a critical element of effective crisis management and communications.

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2023 So Far: $194 Billion in Disaster Losses

DRI Drive

Due to earthquakes, extreme heatwaves and other massively expensive events, economic loss estimates from global natural disasters are the fifth highest this century. Aon’s Global Catastrophe Recap for the first half the year estimates $194 billion in losses. Nearly half of this can be attributed to the earthquake destruction in Turkey and Syria in February, […] The post 2023 So Far: $194 Billion in Disaster Losses appeared first on DRI Drive.

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Book Review: Disaster Management and Information Technology

Recovery Diva

Book Review: Disaster Management and Information Technology: Professional Response and Recovery Management in the Age of Disasters. Editors: Hans Jochen Scholl, Eric E. Holdeman, F. Kees Boersma. Published by Springer Publishers; ISBN-10 3031209389; Price is $100. Content : A comprehensive guide to the multifaceted world of disaster management, seamlessly integrated with modern technology.

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Disaster Zone Podcast: ‘Detecting and Countering Drones’

Disaster Zone

Not all drones are friendly.

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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!

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The Benefits of Effective Crisis Communication Training

Bernstein Crisis Management

The Benefits of Effective Crisis Communication Training Here at Bernstein Crisis Management we like to think of crisis communication training an essential toolkit for the uncharted waters of unforeseen challenges. Let’s delve into why crisis communication training is a beacon of guidance in the realm of uncertain scenarios. The Necessity of Crisis Communication Training Imagine your organization facing a sudden storm – a public relations nightmare, an online backlash, or an unforeseen inci

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SIA New Member Profile: HavenLock

Security Industry Association

New Security Industry Association (SIA) member HavenLock provides military-grade strength smart door locks and lockdown systems for homes, schools and businesses. The company is headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee. SIA spoke with HavenLock CEO Alex Bertelli about the company, the security industry and working with SIA. Tell us the story of your company.

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Building Resilient Communities in the Face of Extreme Heat

CCEM Strategies

In recent years, extreme heat events have become a growing concern here in Canada and around the world. Extreme heat events are periods of uncommonly high temperatures (often exceeding historical averages for a specific region) that last for an unusually long time. These events are often characterized by intense daytime heat and elevated humidity, combined with limited nighttime cooling.

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How Crisis Simulations Strengthen Crisis Management

Bernstein Crisis Management

How Crisis Simulations Strengthen Crisis Management ‍Crisis simulations are becoming increasingly popular among organizations, as they offer a unique opportunity to test leadership teams’ ability to respond to crises effectively. These simulations involve creating hypothetical crisis scenarios that test the team’s ability to follow their crisis plan faithfully and make key decisions in a timely manner.

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Solving the Data Daze: Analytics at the Speed of Business Questions

Pure Storage

Solving the Data Daze: Analytics at the Speed of Business Questions by Pure Storage Blog This article on analytics initially appeared on Kirk Borne’s LinkedIn. It has been republished with the author’s credit and consent. Data is more than just another digital asset of the modern enterprise. It is an essential asset and a fundamental feature of any successful organization.

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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.

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How to Super Cool Your Home & Why You Should

Constellation

Does super cooling your house work? Super cooling can be one way to beat the summer heat and take control of rising electric costs. The post How to Super Cool Your Home & Why You Should appeared first on Constellation Residential and Small Business Blog.

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The Russo-Ukrainian War Has Bolstered Ukraine's Nonstate Alliance Network

The Rand Blog

Since 2014, militant groups from Russia, Belarus, Chechnya, and elsewhere have established themselves as allies of Ukraine in its fight against Russia and its aligned forces. Though alignment with these groups presents clear benefits in the near term, Kyiv should be cautious since these groups could turn on Ukraine at any time should their interests no longer align.

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How Threat Hunting Can Help Your Organization Stay Ahead of Cyber Attacks

Acronis

Unlock the power of proactive cybersecurity with our guide: 'How Threat Hunting Can Help Your Organization Stay Ahead of Cyber Attacks.' Learn how to detect and neutralize potential threats before they strike, gaining a competitive edge against cyber adversaries. Explore cutting-edge threat-hunting techniques and insider tips from industry experts.

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Wondering How You’ll Use Generative AI? Start with This List

Pure Storage

Wondering How You’ll Use Generative AI? Start with This List by Pure Storage Blog You’ve probably read about AI-generated content getting facts laughably wrong. Or you’re panicking over the prospect of AI rendering many jobs (and maybe yours) unnecessary. Or maybe: You’re not freaking out at all—just calmly waiting for the hype to calm down so you can figure out how to get the most out of AI for your business.

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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.

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Board Resilience: Essential Strategies for Success

BryghtPath

Discover strategies for building board resilience, enhancing organizational success through effective risk management and planning. The post Board Resilience: Essential Strategies for Success appeared first on Bryghtpath.

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Why DoD Needs Greater Focus on Nonlethal Weapons, Intermediate Force Capabilities

The Rand Blog

Nonlethal weapons do not entail the firing of projectiles, the detonation of explosives, or even the use of edged weapons with blades. Their effects are more subtle, though no less powerful for that. But the effects of these systems, and their impact on overall military capabilities, are often underestimated or misunderstood.

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Sea Level Rise in LA is Outpacing Protective Measures

Recovery Diva

From the WashPost: Louisiana’s sea level rises, taking swamps and hurricane protection with it

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How Automation Can Evolve (and Improve) the Role of DBA

Pure Storage

How Automation Can Evolve (and Improve) the Role of DBA by Pure Storage Blog Automation is no longer novel—it’s practical. Artificial intelligence (AI) is already so integrated into our lives that we take it for granted—although we do appreciate its always-on availability, efficiency, and accuracy. Not surprisingly, many organizations are looking to implement AI in IT and data scenarios, where there’s an alluring promise to increase capacity and productivity—without increasing headcount.

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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

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Force Majeure: A Vital Element in Business Continuity

BryghtPath

Explore the role of force majeure in business continuity, its interpretation challenges, and risk mitigation strategies for unforeseen events. The post Force Majeure: A Vital Element in Business Continuity appeared first on Bryghtpath.

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Do Generals Dream of Electric Tanks?

The Rand Blog

Members of the House Armed Services Committee have expressed concerns over the electrification of Army combat vehicles. Though such concerns have some merit, there is also a larger issue motivating research and development efforts—the growing demand for energy on the battlefield.

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What’s New in Unitrends: Q3 2023 Product Innovation Update

Unitrends

Rapid advancements in cloud computing in recent years have not only boosted digital transformation significantly but also changed the way businesses generate, use and store information. As a result, an organization’s most valuable asset — data — now resides in more places than ever before. Businesses use multiple backup and data protection solutions to safeguard […] The post What’s New in Unitrends: Q3 2023 Product Innovation Update appeared first on Unitrends.

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What Will Generative AI Mean for Data Storage?

Pure Storage

What Will Generative AI Mean for Data Storage? by Pure Storage Blog This blog on generative AI was co-authored by Calvin Nieh and Carey Wodehouse. There’s a pattern when it comes to enterprise adoption of innovations and trends: Pilot first, plan later. The “how” can be an afterthought (just ask IT after the last few years), but it’s often the most important.

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Meet SOX IT Compliance Requirements with the Zerto Cyber Resilience Vault

Zerto

How the Zerto Cyber Resilience Vault Keeps Your Data Compliant In today’s business landscape, where data security breaches are becoming increasingly common, complying with the Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX) has become more critical than ever. As a business owner or financial executive, you are responsible for safeguarding your company’s sensitive financial information from unauthorized access and tampering.

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Private Military Contractors, Tibet's Prisons, Truth Decay: RAND Weekly Recap

The Rand Blog

This weekly recap focuses on undermining Russia's private military contractors, what nighttime lighting reveals about the Chinese Communist Party's efforts to imprison Tibetans, how Truth Decay damages national security, and more.

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The Common Mistake of “Inviting by Title”

MHA Consulting

As business continuity consultants, we at MHA often encounter a situation we call “inviting by title,” which is when our contact at the client company has us meet with high-level company executives rather than mid-level employees with detailed tactical knowledge. The irony is, in many cases, it is the mid-level, hands-on managers who are best positioned to provide the knowledge we need to complete the engagement.

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A Known Electrical Grid Vulnerability

Disaster Zone

At least there is more exposure to the issue.

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Featured SIA Member Benefit: Security Market Index

Security Industry Association

One way to maximize your membership with the Security Industry Association (SIA) is through accessing SIA’s premier research and publications, and the SIA Security Market Index (SMI) is one in particular that can help you and your company stay ahead. In this video, SIA board members Tara Dunning and Ryan Kaltenbaugh provide an overview of the SIA Security Market Index and how this valuable member benefit can help you make smart strategic decisions for your business.

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New Zealand's New Prime Minister Is Making Nice with China

The Rand Blog

There is little question that New Zealand will continue to pursue an independent foreign policy, albeit perhaps a quietly Western-aligned one, when it comes to China. Washington should not become disillusioned with Wellington, but it should not hold high expectations about cooperation on China issues either.

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Reinventing the Telecom Data Center without Disk Storage

Pure Storage

Reinventing the Telecom Data Center without Disk Storage by Pure Storage Blog Telecom service providers have long been at the forefront of network engineering. They bravely go where other companies are afraid to go, opening up new possibilities for how networks can bring real value to real people. And they’ve been doing this for decades, long before computer technology even existed.

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Wildfires in Hawaii

Disaster Zone

Disaster of the week.

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What to Expect at Solutions Review’s Spotlight with Cloudflare on September 19

Solutions Review

Solutions Review’s Spotlight with Cloudflare is entitled: The ROI of DDoS Defense. What is a Solutions Spotlight? Solutions Review’s Solution Spotlights are exclusive webinar events for industry professionals across enterprise technology. Since its first virtual event in June 2020, Solutions Review has expanded its multimedia capabilities in response to the overwhelming demand for these kinds of events.