The telecommunications industry and business continuity
The National Emergency Communications Plan drawn up by the US Government in 2008 makes interesting reading. In its introductory section, it states that “during the last three decades, the nation has witnessed how inadequate emergency communications capabilities can adversely affect response and recovery efforts”.
Business Continuity – Is your business 'Recovery Ready'?
Do you know the answers to these questions for your organisation? 1. How would we continue to function in an extended building evacuation such as a power outage or flood in the basement? 2. Who are our most critical customers and how would we contact them? 3. What is our current IT Disaster Recovery capability? […]
Business Continuity – Is your business ‘Recovery Ready’?
Do you know the answers to these questions for your organisation? 1. How would we continue to function in an extended building evacuation such as a power outage or flood in the basement? 2. Who are our most critical customers and how would we contact them? 3. What is our current IT Disaster Recovery capability? […]
Business Continuity Testing Isn’t a Pass or Fail Exercise
Business Continuity Plans (BCPs) need to be regularly tested and updated to ensure accuracy and effective recovery in the event of a disruption. Testing (sometimes referred to as Exercising) shouldn’t be viewed as a Pass or Fail exercise as every test is an opportunity to find potential problems with your plan and to have an […]
Business Continuity Testing Isn't a Pass or Fail Exercise
Business Continuity Plans (BCPs) need to be regularly tested and updated to ensure accuracy and effective recovery in the event of a disruption. Testing (sometimes referred to as Exercising) shouldn’t be viewed as a Pass or Fail exercise as every test is an opportunity to find potential problems with your plan and to have an […]