DRI Drive

JUNE 8, 2023

Millions in the U.S. Northeast are digging out their N-95 masks to cope with the hazardous atmosphere brought on by wildfires in Canada. Canada’s eastern provinces are dealing with the worst-ever start to wildfire season, with about 9.4 million acres already lost – 15 times the average. Quebec is among the worst areas affected, dealing […] The post Wildfire Season Threatens Canadian Infrastructure and American Lungs as Smoke Drifts South appeared first on DRI Drive.

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The Rand Blog

JUNE 9, 2023

There is much the West can do to push back against Chinese economic pressure, and many reasons to do so. Doing so is a core interest of the United States, which now places itself in competition with China over the shape of the international order.

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Disaster Zone

JUNE 4, 2023

Groundwater can’t be replaced anytime soon.

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Recovery Diva

JUNE 9, 2023

From the NYTimes: Will Wildfires Like These Become the New Normal? Canada’s devastating fires and toxic smoke might not recur every year, but the heat from climate change increases the risks of a wide range of disasters.

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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!

Mitigation

DRI Drive

JUNE 5, 2023

Thinking back to the beginning of the pandemic, we can all remember the mad rush to the supermarket for toilet paper and other essentials. But how does this behavior impact the broader supply chain – and can that behavior be changed? Researchers at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute analyzed what they dubbed “disaster-related buying behaviors” (DRBBs), and […] The post How Can We Curb ‘Panic Buying’ During a Disaster?

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Disaster Zone

JUNE 4, 2023

Rates statewide went up 30 percent year over year.

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Recovery Diva

JUNE 8, 2023

From the WashPost: Smoke from Canada signals a future with fires The Diva lives in the DC metro area where we are in 2 day of a 3 day long Code Red alert. We are a long distance from the Quebec fires, but we do have some of their smoke. Not pleasant. Many outdoor events have been cancelled.

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BryghtPath

JUNE 5, 2023

As we head into the second half of 2023, there are several business continuity trends that organizations should be aware of. From increased ransomware attacks to geopolitical instability, it’s important to prepare for these potential challenges to ensure your business can continue to operate in the face of adversity. In this article, we’ll discuss the … The post Business Continuity Trends in 2023 appeared first on Bryghtpath.

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The Rand Blog

JUNE 6, 2023

With their weakened state capacity, disengaged publics, and imbalanced economies, the United States and China break the pattern seen in other rivalries between great powers. New theories and ideas will be required to cope with problems largely unknown to the great-power rivals of the recent past.

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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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Disaster Zone

JUNE 8, 2023

Canada expected to create a disaster agency.

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Recovery Diva

JUNE 4, 2023

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Management 100

Pure Storage

JUNE 8, 2023

Challenge, Meet Radically Simple Data Storage by Pure Storage Blog Every time you open your feed, another groundbreaking innovation has changed the game. But it seems like complexity and challenges are never far behind. With every new tech that dazzles us, there’s a team squeezing every last drop out of their infrastructures to make it happen. If you talk to them—and we have—you’ll hear that one thing tends to slow them down: data storage.

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The Rand Blog

JUNE 8, 2023

China's defense industry has exported malfunctioning and defective military equipment in recent years—leaving countries short of what's needed for their security while also draining military budgets. So why do countries continue to order military equipment from China?

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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.

BryghtPath

JUNE 7, 2023

In the rapidly evolving world of business, digital transformation has emerged as a key driver of change, redefining how companies operate and deliver value to customers. It is the integration of digital technology into all aspects of a business, fundamentally changing how organizations operate and provide value to their customers. Not just a mere buzzword, … The post Digital Transformation and Business Continuity appeared first on Bryghtpath.

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Acronis

JUNE 7, 2023

When it comes to diversity, taking real action is what truly matters. At Acronis, we've made significant strides in this area, and the results are starting to show. So, how did we turn our words into action? Let's dive into the steps we took at Acronis and the remarkable outcomes we've achieved.

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Security Industry Association

JUNE 5, 2023

Bill Edwards and Cory Peterson discuss how SIA and our members are working to advance UAS-specific authorities and regulations within the United States Code. It’s Time to Protect the Public Bill Edwards is the president of federal and public safety at Building Intelligence Inc. and chair of the SIA Counter-UAS Working Group. He is a retired U.S. Army colonel and veteran of the Iraq War.

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Pure Storage

JUNE 6, 2023

How Banks Benefit from the New Digital Operational Resilience Act by Pure Storage Blog We’ve all seen how ransomware can bring businesses, local governments, and other organizations to their knees. In 2022, European countries were some of the most targeted by ransomware and security has been high on the agenda for both governments and businesses. The European Union’s Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) is intended to improve the way financial institutions manage data so that they are more

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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

Entertainment

National Fire Protection Association

JUNE 5, 2023

Hurricane season is officially upon us. Although the period can often begin earlier and run later, June 1 through November 30 is “hurricane season” as defined by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). When an impending hurricane is expected to reach landfall, the days prior can be chaotic as those who may be affected scramble to protect their homes and businesses as much as possible.

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The Rand Blog

JUNE 5, 2023

Many nonprofit organizations in the United States seek to support veterans and foster social connection. The connections and sense of community these programs are building can help to combat the loneliness epidemic that is affecting veterans and non-veterans alike.

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Security Industry Association

JUNE 6, 2023

On May 24, 2023, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz signed into law an omnibus appropriations bill which includes a comprehensive right to repair law that will go into effect on July 1, 2024. To date, Minnesota is only the second state in the county to adopt a right to repair law broadly covering electronic devices, following New York earlier this year. Two other states, Colorado and Massachusetts, have adopted right to repair laws specific to agricultural equipment and motor vehicles, neither of which are

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Zerto

JUNE 6, 2023

Zerto 10 launched on May 18, introducing groundbreaking innovations such as real-time encryption detection and the new Zerto Cyber Resilience Vault. This release also brought about significant changes to Zerto’s underlying components: Zerto 10 is the first version exclusively available for the new Zerto Virtual Manager Appliance (ZVMA). An upgrade to the previous Zerto Virtual Manager (ZVM), the ZVMA does even more to promote the resilience and availability of your critical applications.

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MHA Consulting

JUNE 8, 2023

The past couple of decades have seen huge changes in the world and our field. Read on for a list of a dozen business continuity practices that have fallen into disuse or are no longer recommended. Related on MHA Consulting: All About BIAs: A Guide to MHA Consulting’s Best BIA Resources The past twenty-five years have seen a lot of changes in the world especially as pertains to business.

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The Rand Blog

JUNE 6, 2023

It is encouraging that Ukraine might receive F-16s to improve its combat capabilities. Western policymakers might begin thinking now about what the Ukrainian Air Force may require in the future, especially if the Russian threat remains acute.

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Security Industry Association

JUNE 5, 2023

In this video, SIA Proptech Advisory Board member Chris Wilson covers key concepts for the proptech community to know. New video from SIA’s Proptech Advisory Board ! In this overview from Proptech Advisory Board member Chris Wilson, chief technology officer/principal at MxV Consulting, provides a “101 course” on access control, covering key concepts that those in the proptech or commercial real estate community need to know.

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Citrix

JUNE 7, 2023

It is universally agreed that ‘authentication and login security’ is critical to ensuring access and network security into an organization’s assets. While login security is critical and constantly evolving, it’s important to manage this whilst ensuring end user productivity. Simply … The post Unleashing a Range of Secure and Seamless Authentication Options on Citrix Workspace App first appeared on Citrix Blogs.

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Disaster Zone

JUNE 6, 2023

You need to look at the media as a partner.

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The Rand Blog

JUNE 9, 2023

This weekly recap focuses on whether extremist beliefs are more prevalent among veterans, why it's time to manage traffic in outer space, crises facing the Russian military, and more.

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Management 90

NexusTek

JUNE 6, 2023

READ TIME: 4 MIN June 6, 2023 6 Signs Your Business Needs a vCIO In today’s business world, where technology and business strategy are inextricably linked, a Chief Information Officer (CIO) is an indispensable member of most large companies’ leadership teams. But with annual salaries averaging over $300,000 1 , a full-time CIO is impractical for most small to medium-sized businesses (SMBs).

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Citrix

JUNE 7, 2023

In today’s dynamic work environment, organizations face the challenge of securely providing access to desktop resources for use cases other than traditional corporate employees. Project-based contractors, a seasonal or temporary workforce, researchers, and external vendors are just some use cases … The post Citrix Features Explained: How to run non-domain joined desktops with Citrix DaaS first appeared on Citrix Blogs.

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Security 76

Disaster Zone

JUNE 7, 2023

We need to better define who we are and what we do.

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