Author: Ashley Goosman

AtHoc Critical Event Management Software
crisis management

Unveiling the Unmatched Advantages of BlackBerry AtHoc Over Competitor’s Software: A Comprehensive Comparison

BlackBerry and AtHoc’s History BlackBerry acquired AtHoc in July 2015 as part of its strategic move to bolster its position in secure communication and emergency management solutions. Several key factors drove the acquisition. Firstly, it enabled BlackBerry to fortify further its reputation as a leader in secure communication technology. AtHoc‘s crisis communication platform was renowned

Operational Resilience Exercising
resilience

Mastering Operational Resilience: Your Ultimate Guide to Successful Testing Strategies

Evolving Operational Resilience Testing In today’s fast-paced and interconnected world, operational resilience has emerged as a defining factor in an organization’s ability to survive and thrive amid various disruptions. At the heart of operational resilience lies an often-overlooked but crucial element: testing. Welcome to the Disaster Empire blog, where we’ll take you on an illuminating

Financial Resilience Professionals Challenge
Business Continuity Management

Mastering Resilience: Unveiling the Ultimate Guide to Aligning DRI Framework with FFIEC Guidelines

First, What Is DRI? The Disaster Recovery Institute International (DRI) is a globally recognized nonprofit organization promoting disaster recovery and business continuity. Established in 1988, DRI provides education, training, and certification programs to professionals and organizations involved in disaster recovery, business continuity, and resilience planning. Above all, its mission is to enhance the resilience of

Business Operational Resilience
Operational Resilience

Decoding Business and Operational Resilience: Unveiling the Key Differences

Understanding Resilience Types In this blog post, “Decoding Business and Operational Resilience: Unveiling the Key Differences,” we explore business and operational resilience. As these terms are often used interchangeably, dissecting their essence and discerning whether they are synonymous or harbor distinct characteristics is imperative. At first glance, business and operational resilience might seem to overlap,

Professionals Presenting Business Resilience
Business Resilience

Benefits of Resilience for Businesses

Business Resilience’s In Today’s Landscape The benefits of resilience to businesses can’t be understated in today’s environment. The term “business resilience” has been used for several decades and has gained prominence. While the concept of resilience has been studied and applied in various fields for centuries, its application to businesses and organizations received more attention

Firefighters First Response
natural disaster

Wildfire Events Are On The Rise

Wildfire Events Are Increasingly Impactful Wildfire events are on the rise. These disasters are increasingly devastating due to various factors, including changing climate patterns, prolonged droughts, and human activities. Rising global temperatures contribute to drier conditions and extended fire seasons. This enables fires to ignite and spread more readily. Urban sprawl and development in fire-prone

Return To Office and Work From Home Risks 2023
risk management

Return to Office vs. Work from Home Risks

Return To Office Vs. Work-From-Home Risks More companies require employees to return to the office for two or more days, which makes me consider return to office vs. work-from-home risks. Business resilience professionals are crucial in ensuring an organization can withstand and recover from various disruptions, including employees working from home (WFH) or returning to

Severe Blizzard Season
disaster preparedness

An El Nino Winter

Above Average Hurricane Season & Winter The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) released its latest advisory in July that an El Nino Winter could have severe impacts. Not only did they predict with 90% certainty that the above-average sea-surface temperatures that periodically develop across the east-central equatorial Pacific could impact the winter season but

BlackBerry AtHoc Command Center
crisis management

What are Blackberry AtHoc’s Best Features

Partners in Resilience If you’re curious about the top features of Blackberry AtHoc, you’re not alone. Recently, I partnered with BlackBerry to share their software with my audience. Some of you have asked for more information after reading my post on BlackBerry AtHoc’s Crisis Management Advantage. While I recommend listening to my podcasts with Blackberry

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