Disaster Recovery Journal

LONDON – Businesses should pay careful attention to IT backup equipment and ensure regular maintenance checks are performed to guarantee data is being effectively captured regularly, urges intelligent business solutions provider, the Remark Group.

The majority of all businesses now require computer systems, but regardless of whether they are only required to accumulate employee information, sales records or customer data, businesses should regularly monitor backup performances as faults in data capture could result in permanent loss of information. To prevent this from happening, regular maintenance checks should be made on existing equipment and businesses might also consider investing in quality backup devices, either on or offsite, to protect and even encrypt records to the highest level of security.

Whilst the thought of maintenance check-ups on electrical equipment may seem daunting to many companies, seeking advice from IT professionals regarding which data should be backed up and how, can ease concerns. Working alongside specialists provides businesses with invaluable industry knowledge and support when planning data restoration and disaster recovery strategies. In addition to the guidance and experience IT companies can provide, appointing one to remotely backup data can relieve pressures on employees remembering to swap tapes or storage medium or follow the correct media rotation. Daily backup reports reassure that information has been securely captured and can highlight any potential areas for concern.

Reflecting the major role computers play in modern day businesses, many storage options are available to house business data. Cloud storage facilities have skyrocketed in recent years as an effective means of saving and sharing information from multiple data capture points and devices. Although an effective means of data collection, some businesses are hesitant to solely rely on cloud-based tools as their main backup storage as the technology continues to be developed.

David Lyons, IT Director for the Remark Group, commented: "Companies will often set their computer systems to backup, but they rarely check to ensure the data has backed up correctly. In instances where files become corrupt or simply do not work, this can be disastrous as many documents are unsalvageable even using sophisticated recovery tools.

"By getting the advice from trained IT professionals, you will be able to agree a backup strategy that not only captures critical data but is also fully restorable. Obviously it is paramount that any backup solution is regularly tested to ensure restoration is possible."

The Remark Group is an established intelligent business provider offering a range of IT and AV services, such as projector installation and business telephone systems. For more information about AV installation services and to discuss IT backup solutions with Remark, visit www.remark-group.co.uk.

KENNETT SQUARE, Pa. — GG-One Software, Inc. today announced that RMC Solutions, Mendota Heights, Minnesota has selected GG-One Software's Fastrack product as a tool for managing client insurance certificates. The software will help RMC Solutions focus on the most neglected aspect of risk management: Proper Risk Transfer.

RMC Solutions provides insurance tracking services for general contractors. The insurance environment is changing as insurance carriers impose more stringent requirements and become less flexible in their underwriting, with coverage being restricted and premiums on the rise.  Insurers of general contractors are increasingly attempting to transfer claims issues to the sub contractors responsible for the work. As a result, proper risk management is more critical now than ever before.  General contractors increase their eligibility to participate in the best insurance coverage at the most affordable price available by enlisting the tracking services provided by RMC Solutions.

As a core aspect in providing this service, RMC needed reliable insurance certificate tracking software. "From the onset, GG-One has been a very professional organization to work with. The initial webinar and thorough explanation and demonstration of the system's features and capabilities was outstanding and the main reason we decided to go with GG One. GG One staff was able to clearly demonstrate how we could customize the software, which is intuitive and easy to use. GG One tech support has been excellent to work with as they are always accessible, responsive and willing to go the extra mile to answer questions, especially upon initial implementation," said Steve Zuckerman, RMC Solutions President. Regarding supporting RMC Solution's business requirements, Zuckerman added,"Fastrack software enables us to confidently manage, store and retrieve huge amounts of complex data accurately and efficiently. The reporting feature enables us to provide up-to-date compliance status information to our clients so that they know which vendors are in compliance with their insurance requirements and which ones are not."

"Fastrack provides Insurance Agencies and Risk Management companies a comprehensive tool for tracking their clients' insurance certificates," said Phyllis Recca, CEO of GG-One Software. "Whether providing this service as a value-added option or a revenue generating business line, the software makes managing insurance certificates easier and cost effective."

By selecting Fastrack, companies can reduce their risk from uninsured contractors who might expose them to huge lawsuits, future liabilities and additional premiums. In addition to determining compliance of policies and terms, the software automatically creates follow-up letters and detailed status reports, reducing the time needed to track certificates.

Founded in 1994, GG-One Software, Inc. is a leading provider of software to track contracts and insurance certificates. Their flagship Fastrack product has been used for over 19 years by public and private sector businesses throughout the United States and Canada and has become a critical component of company risk management programs. Visit http://www.ggonesoftware.com/ or call 1-866-832-0931 for more information.

KENNETT SQUARE, Pa. — GG-One Software, Inc. today announced that RMC Solutions, Mendota Heights, Minnesota has selected GG-One Software's Fastrack product as a tool for managing client insurance certificates. The software will help RMC Solutions focus on the most neglected aspect of risk management: Proper Risk Transfer.

RMC Solutions provides insurance tracking services for general contractors. The insurance environment is changing as insurance carriers impose more stringent requirements and become less flexible in their underwriting, with coverage being restricted and premiums on the rise.  Insurers of general contractors are increasingly attempting to transfer claims issues to the sub contractors responsible for the work. As a result, proper risk management is more critical now than ever before.  General contractors increase their eligibility to participate in the best insurance coverage at the most affordable price available by enlisting the tracking services provided by RMC Solutions.

As a core aspect in providing this service, RMC needed reliable insurance certificate tracking software. "From the onset, GG-One has been a very professional organization to work with. The initial webinar and thorough explanation and demonstration of the system's features and capabilities was outstanding and the main reason we decided to go with GG One. GG One staff was able to clearly demonstrate how we could customize the software, which is intuitive and easy to use. GG One tech support has been excellent to work with as they are always accessible, responsive and willing to go the extra mile to answer questions, especially upon initial implementation," said Steve Zuckerman, RMC Solutions President. Regarding supporting RMC Solution's business requirements, Zuckerman added,"Fastrack software enables us to confidently manage, store and retrieve huge amounts of complex data accurately and efficiently. The reporting feature enables us to provide up-to-date compliance status information to our clients so that they know which vendors are in compliance with their insurance requirements and which ones are not."

"Fastrack provides Insurance Agencies and Risk Management companies a comprehensive tool for tracking their clients' insurance certificates," said Phyllis Recca, CEO of GG-One Software. "Whether providing this service as a value-added option or a revenue generating business line, the software makes managing insurance certificates easier and cost effective."

By selecting Fastrack, companies can reduce their risk from uninsured contractors who might expose them to huge lawsuits, future liabilities and additional premiums. In addition to determining compliance of policies and terms, the software automatically creates follow-up letters and detailed status reports, reducing the time needed to track certificates.

Founded in 1994, GG-One Software, Inc. is a leading provider of software to track contracts and insurance certificates. Their flagship Fastrack product has been used for over 19 years by public and private sector businesses throughout the United States and Canada and has become a critical component of company risk management programs. Visit http://www.ggonesoftware.com/ or call 1-866-832-0931 for more information.

New York, NY – TELEHOUSE America (www.telehouse.com), the United States' leading provider of dedicated data centers, international Internet exchanges,  and managed IT services, announces it has formed a strategic partnership with Seccuris, a leading Information Assurance integrator, to provide its cloud security solution, OneStone, to TELEHOUSE America customers.

Developed by Seccuris, OneStone is a cloud-based information security service that provides organizations with 24x7 visibility into security issues and risks across the enterprise. Through a Software-as-a-Service portal, OneStone responds to the increased need of organizations to leverage limited resources cost-effectively while balancing operational risk management, IT security, and threat response. OneStone provides a comprehensive set of tools to manage and remediate threat events and enables effective risk-based decision-making at all levels. In addition to OneStone, Seccuris is providing TELEHOUSE customers with education and awareness, as well as remediation efforts around compliance and risk management.

“Seccuris is an ideal partner for TELEHOUSE America,” states Fred Cannone, Director of Sales and Marketing at TELEHOUSE America. “Security is a major concern for all of our customers and Seccuris’ OneStone is an optimal solution for the enterprise, as well as small and medium business customers.”

"I am excited about our partnership with TELEHOUSE,” says Patrick Hayes, Managing Director for Seccuris. “I believe that our combined solutions offer organizations true business value for their investment in Information Security. Along the launch of OneStone and with the opening of our office in Dallas, our partnership with TELEHOUSE will see Seccuris continue to grow in North America and abroad. We look forward to a successful future with TELEHOUSE."

TELEHOUSE offers secure colocation, disaster recovery, Internet and network services to enterprises of all sizes, including IT and hosting providers, telecom, finance and media companies. To learn more about TELEHOUSE and its 46 global data centers, visit www.telehouse.com. For more information on Seccuris, visit www.seccuris.com.

About TELEHOUSE America

A stable and trusted pioneer of carrier-neutral data center services, TELEHOUSE provides secure, power protected environments, where clients house and operate their telecommunications and network resources. Among the many benefits of colocating with TELEHOUSE is the ability to connect to state-of-the-art peering exchanges in New York (NYIIX) and Los Angeles (LAIIX). Through Manage-E (http://telehouse.com/mngdservices.php), TELEHOUSE provides a comprehensive suite of solutions – from help desk and hardware support to managed IT infrastructure, security and compliance services – all delivered by expert consulting and operations teams on a global scale and from one point-of-contact. Additionally, the global availability of 44 TELEHOUSE-branded data centers in 23 cities throughout Asia, Africa, North America and EMEA, delivers continuous, cost-effective operation of network-dependent, IT infrastructure to businesses around the world. Please visit http://www.Telehouse.com, or contact us at sales@Telehouse.com. Follow TELEHOUSE on Twitter@TELEHOUSE.

SUMMIT, NJ & DUBLIN, IRELAND – MAY 13, 2013 – Hibernia Networks,a provider of global capacity services, announces its 10-year anniversary as a high capacity and resilient connectivity network provider.  To celebrate this major milestone, Hibernia Networks’ executive team is onsite at International Telecoms Week (ITW) 2013 and will be available to meet with clients and partners to discuss customized solutions utilizing Hibernia’s award-winning network services. Hibernia Networks was founded in 2003, by Ken Peterson through the purchase of a transatlantic submarine cable from 360networks.

Over the past decade, Hibernia has grown into a network with 172 unique Points of Presence (PoPs) in 24 countries and across 27,000 kilometers of fiber. Hibernia Networks serves wholesale, enterprise, financial and media customers with unparalleled support, flexibility and service. Hibernia caters to specific market needs by delivering top-level service backed by a secure, diverse network. Customers have grown to rely on Hibernia to provide the latest network technologies in many regions around the globe.

“It is our pleasure to celebrate Hibernia’s 10^th anniversary,” states Ken Peterson, CEO of Columbia Corporate Ventures. “Our history is deeply rooted in establishing the necessary network connections our clients demand. As we look to the next ten years, our philosophy will remain the same, to offer the best service that is built on our robust network - all while maintaining the utmost level of security.”

“Hibernia’s scope of services has evolved over the years to create and deploy flexible and next-generation solutions for our customers,” continues Bjarni Thorvardarson, CEO of Hibernia Networks. “Through this evolution, we have honed in on providing core services to the wholesale, financial and media communities. With this focus, we are able to unite hundreds of key interconnectivity points around the world and continue to grow strategically in markets we see have opportunities for strong success.”

As an industry leader, Hibernia has been first to the market with technologies that advance their network capabilities. Hibernia completed the first 100 Gbps transatlantic trial on cable from Nova Scotia to England, and continues to advance its low latency routes for its financial customers.

Other notable Hibernia achievements include:

• First to offer native 40 Gbps across the Atlantic for commercial use
• First to offer 40 Gbps over a subsea span between US and Canada
• First to offer 10 Gbps Ethernet LAN-PHY capacity across the Atlantic
• Completion of the deployment of Project Kelvin, a contract awarded by the European Union, bringing direct international connectivity into the northwest region of Ireland as well as a fiber-rich fiber ring into 12 cities in Northern Ireland and connecting them via a new submarine link to North America and Europe

Hibernia’s wholesale services provide secure and diverse dedicated Ethernet, DTM and optical-level services, including GigE, 10G and LanPhy wavelengths and traditional SONET/SDH services. In addition, its purpose-built, fiber-based network serving the financial services community unites hundreds of global banks and financial exchanges with low latency connectivity. The company also expanded its network into Asia in 2011 to support growing demand from financial, wholesale and enterprise communities.

Through the acquisitions of MediaXstream and of the Media Connect assets from TeliaSonera, Hibernia’s media network is one of the largest and most extensive 100% QoS, fiber-based DTM Video Transport Networks in the world. Hibernia’s media services are dedicated to flawless delivery of video signals over fiber, supporting media companies across the globe with over 150 media connection points. 

With award-winning services, Hibernia has been recognized over the years for its technological leadership.  Hibernia's low latency financial network has been recognized three years in a row as one of TMCNet's Communications Solutions Product of the Year Award Winners.

In addition, in 2009 the company’s CEO, Bjarni K. Thorvardarson, was awarded a Golden Bridges Award for promoting partnerships between North America and Ireland through its new, fiber optic cable build development, entitled “Project Kelvin”. Hibernia is the only extensive submarine and terrestrial cable deployment that directly connects the Island of Ireland to North America.

For more information on Hibernia’s cutting-edge network services and to view its global network map, visit www.hibernianetworks.com.

Experts say employers can prevent many motor vehicle accidents among their workers, often at little expense. By focusing on the issue and including driving as part of a corporate safety culture, businesses can greatly mitigate the risks associated with motor vehicle incidents.

Latest trends. A preliminary estimate of motor vehicle fatalities for 2012 indicates an increase over 2011, according to the National Safety Council. The 36,200 deaths represent a 5 percent increase and the first since 2005. Crash injuries that required medical attention were also estimated to have increased by 5 percent to 3.9 million.

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http://www.riskandinsurance.com/story.jsp?storyId=533354152&topic=Main

We can learn a lot about risk from academia. University environments embody the whole data privacy world in microcosm. Colleges and universities handle a broad range of personal information — from students, staff, alumni, donors, and other community members — with their functions in financial services, food services and housing, student stores, and medical services.

On average, educational institutions report 1.3 million records compromised per year, based on statistics from Privacy Rights Clearinghouse. (Check out this infographic from Open Site, for an overview of data breaches in higher education.)

Nobody understands the privacy and security risks in the academic world better than Grace Crickette, chief risk officer for the University of California, a sprawling system that includes ten campuses and five medical centers. She shared her insights, which can be translated into 3 lessons on risk:

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http://www.govhealthit.com/news/3-lessons-risk-what-higher-education-can-teach-hit

Increased media attention on cyber incidents, strong data protection legislation and regulatory interest in security has brought increasing investment and progressive improvement in proactive security within companies.

This usually takes the form of a manager responsible for information security, and the introduction of technical security controls. However, I have seen companies struggle with optimising the use of these controls both in defending against attacks, and responding effectively to an incident when an attacker breaches these controls.

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http://www.scmagazineuk.com/are-you-prepared-for-an-incident/article/293058/