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     Below are a few articles that I have written regarding Information Technology and Disaster Recovery/Business Continuity planning and implementation. 
  
     • Leading in the time of Disaster: Leading in a time of disaster call for leaders show their professionalism by remaining calm, staying focused, and making decisions that are firm, deliberate and well thought out. Being recognized as someone who can remain calm at the onset of a crisis and throughout will solidify your standing as one that people can turn to in a time of trouble.
     • Using Social Media As a Communication Tool During Disaster Recovery: When the time comes to initiate the disaster recovery plan being able to communicate with all stakeholders is essential. Here are a few ideas to guide those tasked to starting and maintaining a conversation before, during and after a disaster.
     • Disaster Recovery - Business Continuity & External Stakeholders: When it comes time to put a Disaster Recovery/Business Continuity plan together, getting your plan in sync with your suppliers and service providers is key. In an effort to keep downtime to a minimum, start a conversation with your external stakeholders to resolve any issue that may slow down your recovery after a natural or man-made disaster. Starting a conversation now invites long lasting and deeply rooted relationships with those external stakeholders, to include your customers.
     • USB Memory Device Policy - A Primer on Why and How to Start One: If there was ever a time to keep track of your organization's data on USB Memory Devices, now is that time. Here are some tips on how to implement your organization's own USB Memory Device policy.

     On February 6, 2009 Processor Magazine ran an article by Carmi Levy titled "Resolving Disaster Recovery Problems: What To Do When Even The Best-Laid Plans Hit Snags." I am glad to have been able to contribute to Carmi's wonderful and very informative article. You can read the article at the Processor.com website or you can download the entire issue in PDF format

        

   

   
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