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Hotels and Cafe's hosting a Web Hot Spot, Have No Protection From Prosecution
Do you host a HotSpot? Well if your web access is provided by a market leader, such as BT Openzone, without additional and expensive monitoring services your business could well become liable for prosecution! These are the worrying findings from CommerceCall, the local specialist comms advice company. We asked their MD, Andrew Holford, for more details, the results should bring fear to anyone currently hosting a HotSpot access service.
Article written by Andrew Holford | Date added: Janurary 29, 2007 | Permalink
Microsoft publish information on Business Information Technology Disaster Recovery
Since the London Bombings and 9/11, the world has started to wake up to the issue of Business Continuity widening minds of even the largest of company's globally. Microsoft published this basic information on there website as advice to all their business users explaining as we do on 'KeepMeInBusiness' the importance of not just backup of data but complete Disaster Recovery, Business Continuity Solutions 24/7 - 365 days a year.
Article written by KeepMeInBusiness | Date added: March 12, 2007 | Permalink
IT web connection resilience - Convergence in Disaster: When IT needs Telephony
The Majority of UK businesses power their PC’s or IT LANs with a single Broadband connection, normally of ADSL specification, and there can be few who have not suffered from downtime, ISP speak for “not working”.
The problem we have is that an organisation’s link to the outside world is becoming more dependent upon its Broadband connection. Larger businesses can employ expensive technology and diverse ‘phone line routing, thus providing protection against the organisation’s biggest threat – the “JCB”. For smaller business it’s not so easy or affordable.
Article written by Andrew Holford | Date added: January 20, 2007 | Permalink
UK Threat level goes critical following a major plot to blow up passenger aircraft:
On the 10 August 2006, the United Kingdom Home Office has confirmed a major plot to blow up aircraft leaving British airports has been prevented, but warn that a terrorist attack is still believed to be imminent. It is believed that a group of suspects were planning to blow up several plans by using liquid explosives carried in water or soft drink bottles, and detonators disguised as electronic equipment. No hand luggage will be allowed on aircraft from 10 August until the threat level is lowered. Security levels have been raised at all airports and passengers travelling to the US are being screened twice. Large business disruption is expected as security measures mean passengers face huge delays...
Article written by KeepMeInBusiness.co.uk | Date added: August 10, 2006 | Permalink
Are you prepared for a major incident like the Buncefield Oil Refinery:
What would your business do if it was involved in a major incident? Perry Jeandren of Towergate Risk Solutions Poole, part of one of the top 10 insurance brokers in the UK, looks at how you can prepare your business to cope with a major incident.
It is a scary fact, but between 40 and 45% of businesses that suffer a major fire, flood, or similar incident at their premises, which prevents them from being used for a week or more, will NEVER recover and ultimately cease trading. Moreover, it is believed that up to 80% of the survivors never get back to their pre-loss position...
Article written by Perry Jeandren | Date added: May 21, 2006 | Permalink
Directors & Officers Liability – A Common Myth Dispelled:
Directors can be held liable if the Business Continuity Plan fails….or was not there to start with.
The personal risks involved in holding a senior post have never been greater, especially as the legal and regulatory environment is increasingly switching its focus, from corporate to personal accountability.
Have you fully tested your disaster recovery plans?
Do your plans fit with your current legal, commercial and contractual requirements?
When something goes wrong will you be personally responsible? A common myth is that limited liability status protects directors from being sued personally. It does not.
The potential liability can be severe both personally and professionally.
Article written by Perry Jeandren| Date added: June 11, 2006 | Permalink