IT risk management

Igloo Software Offers Free Business Continuity Bundle for Organizations Worldwide *

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Wednesday, March 18, 2020
Cloud infrastructure, Backup, Disaster recovery, IT risk management, Business continuity planning, Collaboration, Human activities, Telecommuting, Cloud computing, Digital technology, Risk management

"While most businesses have some form of business continuity plan in place to handle isolated incidents, organizations around the world have found themselves in uncharted territory in trying to cope and maintain business operations as best as possible in the current environment," explains Jason Hahn, CEO, Igloo Software.

Key Points: 
  • "While most businesses have some form of business continuity plan in place to handle isolated incidents, organizations around the world have found themselves in uncharted territory in trying to cope and maintain business operations as best as possible in the current environment," explains Jason Hahn, CEO, Igloo Software.
  • Our number one goal with this new Business Continuity Bundle is to support any organization that needs to quickly and successfully implement a business continuity plan, support a work from home policy, and maintain effective and timely communication with their workforce."
  • All Igloo solutions are 100% cloud-based, mobile-enabled, and integrate with the leading enterprise systems and cloud apps your business relies on.
  • By centralizing all information, Igloo provides a single-source-of-truth and enables a more productive and engaged remote workforce.

Newtek Business Services Corp. Provides Update on Operations

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Wednesday, March 18, 2020
Business, Articles, Backup, Disaster recovery, IT risk management, Economy, Amiga, NewTek, Business continuity planning, Small business

Last week, Newtek successfully tested and enacted its Business Continuity plan, without any impact to its business operations.

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  • Last week, Newtek successfully tested and enacted its Business Continuity plan, without any impact to its business operations.
  • We plan on working closely with the Small Business Administration to point people in the right direction for disaster recovery.
  • About Newtek Business Services Corp.
    Newtek Business Services Corp. , Your Business Solutions Company, is an internally managed BDC, which along with its controlled portfolio companies, provides a wide range of business and financial solutions under the Newtek brand to the small- and medium-sized business (SMB) market.Since 1999, Newtek has provided state-of-the-art, cost-efficient products and services and efficient business strategies to SMB relationships across all 50 states to help them grow their sales, control their expenses and reduce their risk.
  • Newtek and Your Business Solutions Company, are registered trademarks of Newtek Business Services Corp.

Qosina Provides Business Update Regarding COVID-19

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Tuesday, March 17, 2020
Technology, Nanotechnology, Engineering, Other Professional Services, Health, Manufacturing, Other Health, Pharmaceutical, Professional services, Other Science, Other Technology, Research, Science, Medical Supplies, Backup, Disaster recovery, IT risk management, ISO 22301, Business continuity planning, Risk management, Public safety, Emergency services

With the incredible speed at which things are changing around us, we are continually adapting our operations and business.

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  • With the incredible speed at which things are changing around us, we are continually adapting our operations and business.
  • We have since put the following precautionary measures into action:
    Qosinas ISO 22301 business continuity management system has been activated.
  • Once the COVID-19 crisis has passed, the team will work on transitioning Qosina back to normal operations.
  • We are actively monitoring our global supplier network and freight lanes to identify any risks of business interruption.

FNTS Expands Disaster Recovery as a Service Offerings to Cloud Environments

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Monday, March 16, 2020
Computing, Cloud computing, Digital technology, Disaster recovery, Backup, IT risk management, Cloud storage, As a service, Recovery as a service, Business continuity planning, Draft:Bluelock, Infrascale

OMAHA, Neb., March 16, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- FNTS, a leading cloud and IT managed services provider, has broadened its existing Disaster Recovery as a Service (DRaaS) offerings to further incorporate universal cloud environments, including public, private and hybrid cloud.

Key Points: 
  • OMAHA, Neb., March 16, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- FNTS, a leading cloud and IT managed services provider, has broadened its existing Disaster Recovery as a Service (DRaaS) offerings to further incorporate universal cloud environments, including public, private and hybrid cloud.
  • FNTS' high-performing DRaaS cloud service is tailored to fit unique business needs, from a self-serve model to a full-service continuum with the following benefits:
    Built-in security services to stay ahead of cyber threats, updates and data compliance regulations.
  • Advanced customization and scalability, including reaching desired Recovery Time Objectives (RTOs) for downtime and Recovery Point Objectives (RPOs) for the back-up of important applications and data.
  • FNTS offers its DRaaS cloud solutions with disaster recovery testing at a 100% success rate to ensure full data restoration and replication services for failover in the event of natural or human-made disasters.

Fusion Risk Management Introduces Online Pandemic Readiness Toolkit as a Resource for Organizational Resilience around COVID-19

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Monday, March 16, 2020
Internet, Infectious diseases, Health, Technology, Software, Articles, Academic disciplines, Actuarial science, Risk, Backup, IT risk management, Security, Risk management, Psychological resilience, Disaster recovery, Business continuity planning, Internet, Infectious diseases, Health, Technology, Software, Articles, Academic disciplines, Actuarial science, Risk, Backup, IT risk management, Security, Risk management, Psychological resilience, Disaster recovery, Business continuity planning

Fusion Risk Management, Inc. (Fusion), a leading provider of business continuity and risk management software and services, today announced it has launched its Pandemic Readiness Toolkit Powered by Fusion, to provide timely, critical, and reputable data, insights, and resources to help ensure organizational resilience during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Key Points: 
  • Fusion Risk Management, Inc. (Fusion), a leading provider of business continuity and risk management software and services, today announced it has launched its Pandemic Readiness Toolkit Powered by Fusion, to provide timely, critical, and reputable data, insights, and resources to help ensure organizational resilience during the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • This is the time for the organizational resilience community to unite and help colleagues, clients, and partners navigate these trying times.
  • Fusion Risk Management is a leading industry provider of cloud-based software solutions for business continuity, risk management, IT disaster recovery, and crisis and incident management.
  • Fusion and its team of experts are dedicated to helping companies achieve greater organizational resilience and mitigate risks within their businesses.

ENA Joins FCC in Pledge “To Keep America Connected”

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Friday, March 13, 2020
Telecommunications, Networks, Internet, General Health, Health, Data management, Infectious diseases, Technology, Backup, Disaster recovery, IT risk management, Business continuity, Ena, Human activities, École nationale d'administration, Telecommuting, Information technology, Telecommunications, Networks, Internet, General Health, Health, Data management, Infectious diseases, Technology, Backup, Disaster recovery, IT risk management, Business continuity, Ena, Human activities, École nationale d'administration, Telecommuting, Information technology

Earlier today, the Federal Communications Commission launched the Keep Americans Connected pledge requiring participating service providers to take the critical steps needed to ensure Americans stay connected during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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  • Earlier today, the Federal Communications Commission launched the Keep Americans Connected pledge requiring participating service providers to take the critical steps needed to ensure Americans stay connected during the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • As an INCOMPAS member, ENA is proud to join other service providers in committing to the FCCs pledge, says Kitty Ganier, General Counsel for ENA.
  • Given the heightened challenges facing education, healthcare, and business environments due to COVID-19, our top priority is to ensure the continuity of services.
  • To do so, ENA has developed a robust Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery program that incorporates resilient network architecture and procedures to prevent disruptions in services to customers.

SAI Global Hosts RESILIENCE 2020 Virtual Conference on COVID-19 Business Continuity and Crisis Management as DRJ Spring 2020 Cancels

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Thursday, March 12, 2020
Disaster preparedness, Emergency management, Mental health, IT risk management, Articles, SAI Global, Business continuity planning, Psychological resilience, Public safety

CHICAGO, March 12, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- SAI Global, the company behind the world leading SAI360 Risk & Business Continuity Management platform, is hosting the first online conference focused solely on business continuity planning and crisis management in the age of COVID-19.

Key Points: 
  • CHICAGO, March 12, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- SAI Global, the company behind the world leading SAI360 Risk & Business Continuity Management platform, is hosting the first online conference focused solely on business continuity planning and crisis management in the age of COVID-19.
  • The conference will take place virtually March 16 and 17, 2020 in place of DRJ Spring, which cancelled due to Coronavirus concerns.
  • "We practice what we preach when it comes to focusing on resilience," said James Green, director of Risk Advisory Services for SAI Global.
  • SAI Global helpsriskand compliance professionalsproactively manage risk to create trust and achieve business excellence, growthand sustainabilityfor their organizations.

ANNOUNCES POTENTIAL IMPACT OF CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19) ON ITS RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

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Thursday, March 12, 2020
Contingency plan, Emergency management, IT risk management, Coronavirus

The Company said that it is unable to estimate what the impact may be although it said the impact may be material.

Key Points: 
  • The Company said that it is unable to estimate what the impact may be although it said the impact may be material.
  • The Company stated that its sales at the venues and locations mentioned above is approximately $350 - 400 million annually.
  • Gerald B. Shreiber, J & Js President and Chief Executive Officer, commented, We have and are continuing to develop contingency plans to address and lessen the impact of the effects of coronavirus on our employees, our customers and our overall business.
  • The company consistently seeks out opportunities to expand its unique niche market product offering while bringing smiles to families worldwide.

SiteLock Expands Product Offering With New Website Backup Solution

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Thursday, March 12, 2020
Computing, Digital technology, Data management, Backup, Information, IT risk management, Business continuity, Computer data, Disaster recovery

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., March 12, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- SiteLock , a leading provider of cybersecurity solutions, today announced the expansion of its product offering with the launch of SiteLock Website Backup.

Key Points: 
  • SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., March 12, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- SiteLock , a leading provider of cybersecurity solutions, today announced the expansion of its product offering with the launch of SiteLock Website Backup.
  • SiteLock Website Backup enables businesses to backup and restore all website files and their database with one single click, minimizing downtime and potential lost revenue while ensuring business continuity.
  • Features of SiteLock Website Backup include:
    Disaster recovery - Fulfill the key component of your disaster recovery strategy with Website Backup.
  • SiteLock Website Backup, combined with the company's industry-leading website security solutions, offers full protection for business battling the evolving threat landscape.

Mythics Assures Business Continuity Amid the Coronavirus (COVID-19) Outbreak

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Wednesday, March 11, 2020
Backup, IT risk management, Emergency management, Disaster preparedness, Business continuity planning, Continuity of Operations, Risk management, Public safety, Emergency services

The threats to an organization's continuity of operations are significant during natural disasters and a pandemic outbreak, and as part of our existing Business Continuity Plan (BCP), we will deliver our essential functions and services without interruption.

Key Points: 
  • The threats to an organization's continuity of operations are significant during natural disasters and a pandemic outbreak, and as part of our existing Business Continuity Plan (BCP), we will deliver our essential functions and services without interruption.
  • Mythics has established the following mitigation strategies to ensure essential operations can continue during the spread of COVID-19.
  • All Mythics staff have access to laptops and have been instructed to take their laptops home daily in case of an office shutdown.
  • Mythics management communicates daily with each provider to ensure awareness and response surrounding any changes in the situation.