Disasters

Acronis, AMD partner to offer recovery solution
Acronis True Image 9.1 Enterprise Server allows customers to create a precise image of a server; it will now be available on servers and computers running on AMD processors
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Criticism notwithstanding, FCC stands pat on 700 MHz auction rules
FCC stands on open-access and build-out requirements for 24 Jaunary 700 MHz auction; auction will require the winner to build a national network to public safety specifications
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"Disaster tolerant" environment: Going beyond contnuity, recovery
The key term in business continuity is no longer “recover” or “continue” — it is “disaster tolerant” environment
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Eminent domain hobbles Kansas recovery efforts
Eminent domain legislation was meant to protect property owners from the heavy hand of government, but in Kansas it prevents post-floods recovery efforts
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"Virtualization": IT managers look beyond server consolidation
Virtualization helps enterprises collapse their data center footprint and thus reduce all of the costs that go along with it
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House passes 911 bill
Bill facilitates migration from today’s 911 system to a IP-based 911 system to enable the public to access 911 from anywhere, anytime, and from any device
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AT&T acquires portion of 700 MHz for $2.5 billion
The 700 MHz spectrum is being vacated by TV operators, and telcoms — but also Google — vie for a portion of the valuable band; FCC to allocate portion of band for public safety
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U.K. data decryption law takes effect
As of Monday, a controversial new British law allows authorities to demand that individuals and businesses to decrypt data sought in police investigations
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Verizon Business deploys satellite network for U.S. Postal Service
The $25 million contract calls for Verizon to deploy system to provide communications for about 5,000 Postal Service sites; prepositioned assets will help during disasters
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India-Pakistan nuclear war would cause global mass starvation
An India-Pakistan nuclear war involving 100 Hisroshima-size bombs would lead to a reduction of 1.25°C in the average temperature at the earth’s surface for several years, cutting annual grain growing season in the world by 10-20 days; hundreds of millions would starve
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Climate change burdens insurance industry
Climate changes cause ever-more-severe fires, hurricanes, floods, and other natural disasters; these disasters accounted for 88 percent of all property losses paid by insurers from 1980 through 2005; it is only going to get worse, and insurance companies had better prepare
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Largest, most comprehensive counterterrorism exercise to date
DHS will conduct its TOPOFF 4 exercise on 15-19 October; emphasis to be placed on prevention, mass decontamination, long-term recovery and remediation, and partnerships and communications with international allies
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Mexico City commemorates 1985 disaster with earthquake drill
Nearly 25,000 died in Mexico City’s earthquake 22 years ago; city commemorates with a large drill in which 3 million residents participate
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New York City to pilot comprehensive emergency notification system
NYC signs up a Houston, Texas company to deploy an emeregency notification system based on messages being sent via cell broadcast
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ESi partners with ESRI
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