Inmarsat, the mobile satellite communications provider, have recently added to their business continuity capability (provided through GemaTech’s BCMLITE solution) by purchasing GemaTech’s Rapid Call Out (RCO) Module. read more
Posts Tagged ‘business continuity’
GemaTech increases Inmarsat’s business continuity capability through implementing our Rapid Call Out module
Friday, October 2nd, 2009GemaTech to play key part in Needhams Business Continuity Practitioners Forum
Friday, October 2nd, 2009Business Continuity Practitioners Forum
3rd December 2009, One Great George Street
Defining the Future with Leaders in Business Continuity (more…)
GemaTech to attend Global Business Continuity Management Conference this November
Friday, October 2nd, 2009GemaTech will be exhibiting at this year’s World BCM conference on November 12th/13th at the Novotel in Hammersmith, London. We will be showcasing our new Portable Recovery Unit which provides emergency telecoms recovery for organisations for an affordable annual subscription fee, as well as our core telecoms continuity, voice recording and Rapid Call Out solutions. (more…)
BBA Business Continuity Conference: mixed feelings…
Thursday, September 24th, 2009The British Bankers Association held its annual Business Continuity Conference at their offices in London yesterday. It was quite disappointing to see a much lower turnout this year than last. Perhaps the banks are still being cautious about spending money on trips out of the office, despite the positive noises the industry is making that things are ‘on-the-up’. read more
9/11: A day that will never be forgotten
Friday, September 11th, 2009Yesterday evening I finished watching the documentary which was aired on Channel 4 earlier in the week providing video footage of the unravelling events of the September the 11th bombings eight years ago. I found myself both gripped and horrified by the images I was seeing, just as I did 9 years ago as I watched it all happen live. (more…)
Swine Flu: The statistics
Thursday, September 10th, 2009During my research into the swine flu pandemic which we are currently in, I have been bombarded with so many statistics on what might happen, the likelihood of this, that and the other, that I thought it would be useful to pull out the most popular statistics in a bid to make sense of what may actually occur in the coming months. Of course these are all predictions and should not be counted as fact, but at least they have some research behind them. If you disagree or have any more solid statistics which you think should be added, be sure to let me know! (more…)
Swine Flu: CIPD warn that up to half of working population could go off sick
Wednesday, September 9th, 2009The Chartered Institute for Personnel Development has reported that contrary to the Cabinet office’s prediction of a pandemic-related staff absence rate of 12 per cent, the figure is actually more likely to be around 50 per cent. According to the CIPD the 12 per cent figure does not take into consideration that schools could close, causing working parents to be absent to look after their children. (more…)
Fire: Rise in Arson Linked to Recession
Monday, September 7th, 2009The Association of British Insurers has reported that its members have stated a rise in the number of fires which are causing damage in excess of £500,000. There appears to be a link between the number of arson and fraudulent claims and the current economic situation. Residential claims have risen by 17 per cent over the last year and claims on commercial properties have risen by 15 per cent to £865 million according to the Association. (more…)
Business Continuity: Why Pay twice?
Thursday, August 27th, 2009How many organisations have paid for a buisness continuity solution for their inbound telecoms, only to find that when disaster strikes, it is not sufficient for their needs, forcing them to sepnd again on a fit-for-purpose upgrade? (more…)
Swine Flu: Top Ten Tips For Employing Home Working During The Pandemic
Tuesday, July 28th, 2009As a home worker myself for many years here are my Top Ten Tips to help employers set up their employees with the ability to work from home or other location during the swine flu pandemic, produced in conjunction with ‘Pandemic Flu Guideliness for Business’: (more…)
