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Disaster Recovery Journal
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ISSN (Print) 1079-736X
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Lessons Learned From Past Blackouts
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  Authors: Francisco Morocz
  Abstract: Climate change has caused extreme weather events like hurricanes, wildfires, and powerful winter storms to increase in both intensity and frequency. Just this year, we saw this across the state of Texas, where record-low temperatures and two severe winter storms forced the grid operator to institute power shut-offs for millions of people to prevent the collapse of the entire grid. More recently, we’ve seen this in New Orleans, where communities were without power for weeks on end following the destruction of Hurricane Ida.As more regions across the country face extended power outages due to these events, we are confronted with the harsh reality that a centralized grid is not well suited to meet the growing need for climate resiliency....
  PubDate: Wed, 17 Nov 2021 10:53:14
This Simple Tool Helps Keep You Prepared Amidst A Changing Climate
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  Authors: Alison Svrcek
  Abstract: Severe weather is one of the biggest disruptors in business operations, regardless of your location. In 2020 alone, severe weather in the U.S. accounted for $99 billion in economic losses, with a record number of billion-dollar weather events. I work with businesses all over the world, in all different industries, to help them stay safe and if possible, operational before, during, and after natural disasters. While each of these businesses’ needs vary greatly, one key tool I recommend to them all is the tabletop drill.A tabletop drill or exercise requires staff to work together to run through their response to a hypothetical event or incident. It’s a great way to evaluate a company’s emergency preparedness – identifying any major gaps or areas which can be improved upon. The experience gained from running a tabletop drill is the best way to prepare teams to respond effectively in real-life emergencies....
  PubDate: Wed, 17 Nov 2021 10:49:07
Liquid Cooling Can Prevent Data Center Disaster In The Age Of AI
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  Authors: Fred Rebarber
  Abstract: Maintaining precise temperature and humidity control in data centers has long been a top concern for operators, but recent trends have greatly changed cooling requirements. As artificial intelligence (AI) and digital transformation adoption rates continue to rise, more high-density racks are being deployed in data centers and traditional air cooling methods may not be able to meet the demands of these racks. Data center operators experiencing rising rack densities or planning to deploy high density racks should consider alternative approaches to thermal management.Like high-performance computing (HPC) deployments, AI applications require the ability to process massive amounts of data with extremely low latency. But unlike HPC, that data isn’t just in the form of text and numbers. AI applications often process data from heterogenous sources in multiple forms, including large image, audio, and video files. Entering 2020, 73% of AI applications were working with image, video, audio, or sensor data....
  PubDate: Wed, 17 Nov 2021 10:48:51
Just Be Happy
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  Authors: Nick Johnson
  Abstract: You know this whole “work/ life” balance thing everyone is going on about' I never really got that. I mean sure, I understand it’s important to not spend your whole life working. Most often, longer days have no more or less impact on my wellbeing than short days. I like to think I am just a “happy-go-lucky” guy!As I write, I can still hear my first manager reprimanding me for my tomfoolery. I admit when Helga was running things, the trains ran on time! It was drudgery, for sure. But it was punctual drudgery. Helga was often praised for this. The punctual part, not the drudgery. The downside of this environment is that none of us looked forward to coming into work. And when the clock ticked from 4:29 to 4:30 p.m., we were out the door!...
  PubDate: Wed, 17 Nov 2021 10:48:18
Resiliency Transformed
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  Abstract: ATTENDEE CONFERENCE GUIDEWELCOME...
  PubDate: Wed, 17 Nov 2021 10:47:04
The Doorman
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  Authors: Jim Sharp
  Abstract: Digital Credibility in the Age of Artificial Intelligence"He was a nice enough guy, I guess. He seemed to pretty much keep to himself. Not rude – he’d wave or nod if we saw each other – but not a lot of conversation. Where did he work' I’m not sure, exactly, but I think he was some kind of IT guy. Haven’t seen him in a while, but I didn’t think anything of it.”...
  PubDate: Wed, 17 Nov 2021 10:46:19
Structuring The Crisis Management Team
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  Authors: Michael Herrera; Richard Long
  Abstract: The way you structure and staff your crisis management team (CMT) is the make-or-break factor in terms of how well your organization does at setting up a CM program and steering the organization through an emergency. In this article we’ll look at the best way to structure the CMT.The Roles of the CM Team...
  PubDate: Wed, 17 Nov 2021 10:45:24
A Reality Check On Instant Recovery
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  Authors: Jerome Wendt
  Abstract: Data protection providers now routinely roll out new announcements about their instant recovery features. Prompted by the rise in ransomware attack, more organizations demand this feature as part of their data protection solution. Using this technology, organizations may “instantly” recover from an attack or outage and resume production activities.While this technology helps organizations achieve this goal, multiple variances between each offering’s instant recovery feature exist. These differences start with how they define instant recovery and include differences in ease of use, recovery point objectives (RPOs), and scope of recovery. These variations merit organizations verify exactly how well any solution under consideration delivers on its promise of instant recovery....
  PubDate: Wed, 17 Nov 2021 10:44:58
Supply Chain Balancing Act
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  Authors: Margaret Millett
  Abstract: This year marked the 20th anniversary of 9/11. What have we learned about supply chain continuity since then' History continues to show us how interruptions to a supply chain occur with no warning, anywhere, and anytime. Organizations always need to ensure they can deliver products/services to customers with support from vendors. Global uncertainty following events happens year after year, yet organizations are still dealing with how to ensure no interruption of products/services. Why is that'COVID-19 is not the first major event to disrupt supply chains. In the past 12 months, supply chain professionals have dealt with Brexit, political issues, winter weather, and new regulations. What is the future of supply chain management' What do products/services need to be post COVID-19' Do companies add more diversity to suppliers' Do companies source locally' Do companies increase automation'...
  PubDate: Wed, 17 Nov 2021 10:44:17
From The President’s Desk
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  Authors: Bob Arnold
  Abstract: Work to Expand Your Network, Especially If You Are a #TeamofOneDuring our final town hall meeting in October at DRJ Fall 2021: A Virtual Experience, a very interesting discussion took place with business continuity planners who work in a one-person department....
  PubDate: Wed, 17 Nov 2021 10:43:41