Selecting a mass communications system has never been more challenging. Rapid changes in technology and social & mobile communication preferences are redefining many emergency communications plans.

In order to select a mass communications solution that is able to fit today’s emergency and critical communications requirements, one must be sure to ask ALL the relevant and often tough questions.

Join industry experts Greg Griffin and Imad Mouline as they share the 10 new questions you need to ask every mass communications vendor. These questions will help quickly cut through the noise and get to the information that matters most. We will also share the “standard vendor answers” you’ll hear and give you the follow-up questions you need to ask to get to the truth.

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	Title: 10 Questions You Need To Ask Every Mass Notification Vendor Date: Thursday, Dec.. 13, 2012 Time:  11:30 AM (ET)/ 8:30 AM (PT) Speaker: Greg Griffin, Principal Consultant and Imad Mouline, CTO, Everbridge

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We want to make sure you get the questions you want answered so we are going to put Everbridge’s Chief Technology Officer, Imad Mouline on the hot seat to answer any questions you have. Submit the questions you want answered when you register and we will answer them during the webinar.

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is limited. Register today!

Five Things You Need to Know About Disaster Recovery Planning

You can't afford to be caught off guard or without a plan when a man-made or natural disaster strikes. Take the next step to ensuring your systems and data are safe if an emergency hits when you least expect it. Download this short, easy-to-digest Disaster Recovery eBook today. You'll learn unique planning approaches to make your data center less vulnerable to natural and man-made disasters. A few minutes of your time today could make all the difference if a disaster strikes your Data Center.

Wednesday, November 14, 2012 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM EST

A solid crisis communications strategy is increasingly becoming a standard requirement for many industries. To this end, analysts predict continued high adoption of automated emergency/mass notification systems (EMNS). And while these systems can send thousands of messages simultaneously, it is imperative that we understand the limitations of notification systems that are relying on databases that may or may not be integrated with other systems, kept up to date or tested regularly.

Spring World 2013 Agenda Released!

The agenda is now available on our site! DRJ has created an outstanding line-up of industry experts who will address the most relevant issues affecting practitioners and their organizations. You will find exactly what you need to improve your programs' effectiveness and efficiency.

Browse the offerings and then take advantage of our special offer to register for the lowest price in the industry! Register by November 23, and we will take an additional $50 off the fee. That discount is in addition to the early bird registration fee - so you save nearly 25%! This is an incredible deal for an incredible conference.

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Forrester/DRJ Survey

The purpose of this survey is to understand the role risk management and crisis communication play in business continuity and disaster recovery as well as how BC/DR professionals interact with these other functions in their organization.

Executive Guide To Business continuity

2012 - How to Achieve True Enterprise Resiliency

Download this free eight page Special Report

Annual Survey

2012 Software Survey

Informational Update For November 6, 2012

The Impacts and Opportunities of Social Media on Mass Notification

People across the globe are using social networks to broadcast and access real-time information on all types of events, social and political topics and hot trends.

Beyond simply a means of broadcasting, many communities, businesses and organizations now recognize that social media is a important source for data that can dramatically improve situational and operational intelligence. To successfully manage incidents across the entire lifecycle of the event, social media must be utilized for insight and communication.

This white paper will explore:

• The evolution of social media

• How social media is shaping communications expectations

• How social media can improve situational intelligence

• How to successfully leverage social media in communication strategies

Click here to download the free whitepaper.

Wednesday, November 14, 2012 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM EST

A solid crisis communications strategy is increasingly becoming a standard requirement for many industries. To this end, analysts predict continued high adoption of automated emergency/mass notification systems (EMNS). And while these systems can send thousands of messages simultaneously, it is imperative that we understand the limitations of notification systems that are relying on databases that may or may not be integrated with other systems, kept up to date or tested regularly.

Spring World 2013 Agenda Released!

The agenda is now available on our site! DRJ has created an outstanding line-up of industry experts who will address the most relevant issues affecting practitioners and their organizations. You will find exactly what you need to improve your programs' effectiveness and efficiency.

Browse the offerings and then take advantage of our special offer to register for the lowest price in the industry! Register by November 23, and we will take an additional $50 off the fee. That discount is in addition to the early bird registration fee - so you save nearly 25%! This is an incredible deal for an incredible conference.

Quick Links

Forrester/DRJ Survey

The purpose of this survey is to understand the role risk management and crisis communication play in business continuity and disaster recovery as well as how BC/DR professionals interact with these other functions in their organization.

WHITE PAPERS

The 7 Deadly Sins of Backup and Recoverys

Sponsored by Unitrends

This paper guides IT executives and system administrators in designing and implementing business backup and disaster recovery systems that enable every organization to rapidly recover entire business systems including business data, server OS, applications, and user data in case of a system failure or disaster, without experiencing undue planning and management pains.

What Most Backup Vendors Don't Want You to Know

Sponsored by Unitrends

Get past the hype and focus on simply, reliably, and cost-effectively protecting your systems and data. There are always a few "secrets" in any industry - and the backup and restore business has its share. Our secrets are widely known within the industry but are less well-known outside of it - for the obvious reason that none of these secrets helps the majority of the vendors in this space. Read this whitepaper to learn the secrets most vendors don't want you to know.

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The Benefits of Conferences

Posted by: Vicki Thomas

As you likely know, the team at Disaster Recovery Journal holds two conferences each year: DRJ Fall World and DRJ Spring World. DRJ is not alone in hosting, organizing, and managing these learning and networking opportunities. A quick search of the Internet reveals a range of conferences, workshops, and seminars focused on the issues of business continuity and disaster recovery.

Executive Guide To Business continuity

2012 - How to Achieve True Enterprise Resiliency

Download this free eight page Special Report

Annual Survey

2012 Software Survey

Informational Update For November 1, 2012

Monday, November 5, 2012 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM EST

Everyone is moving to the cloud for backup and recovery. But to make the cloud really work for you and your organization, you need to know how to use the cloud, how to choose the cloud, and how to lose that obsolete, hard-to-use management interface.

Take a fast-paced one-hour tour through the hottest trends in cloud backup and recovery.

Trend #1: Customized system architecture. We'll evaluate the three system architectures you need to understand and determine which is best for you based on your mission-critical data protection and recovery time objectives (RTOs).

Trend #2: The purpose-built cloud. We'll explore why not all clouds are alike and what you must know when you move your sensitive data to the cloud.

Trend #3: Social management. We'll address how social media are simplifying day-to-day system management and how to find a solution that corresponds to the way you communicate today.

Join our cloud experts, including Arleen Urquhart, EVault product marketing manager, and find out how to make the right decisions when it comes to building the cloud-based backup and recovery solution that saves your data and your butt.

Wednesday, November 14, 2012 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM EST

A solid crisis communications strategy is increasingly becoming a standard requirement for many industries. To this end, analysts predict continued high adoption of automated emergency/mass notification systems (EMNS). And while these systems can send thousands of messages simultaneously, it is imperative that we understand the limitations of notification systems that are relying on databases that may or may not be integrated with other systems, kept up to date or tested regularly.

Tuesday, November 20, 2012 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM EST

Beyond delivering the information how the person wants it, you should be able to use your phone or smart device to drive agility and ensure that being away from a computer isn't the reason for a longer time to respond or restore normal operations. The communications system you use for incident management should allow you to build a message or report a problem, initiate or send a message or scenario, access documents and plans, view the real time results of who is responding and view the situation status from amobile position. What if the system was so smart it suggested the right document or plan for you?

DRJ Has an Exciting New Promotion For Spring World 2013!

DRJ is offering an extra discount for a limited time only. From now until November 23, all registrants can save an additional $50. This discount will be applied in addition to the early bird registration discount of $200! Our registration costs will be at their lowest ever offered! You don't want to miss your chance to register at this low price! No coupon codes are needed. The discounts are automatically applied when you register.

Spring World 2013 is the biggest and best conference in the industry. We are loading the agenda with exciting new topics and some of the industry's leading experts. Attendees can choose from more than 40 sessions, workshops and courses.

An early look at the agenda reveals sessions on resiliency, leadership, communications, industry standards and compliance, social media, cloud based disaster recovery and much more! Plus, this conference features our one-day Senior Advanced Track for experienced practitioners.

Spring World 2013 also features a full exhibition hall, numerous networking events and daily meals. You get more for your money at DRJ conferences! And, with our limited time discount, you can save even more!

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DRJ.com Homepage
Spring World 2013
Latest Journal (Fall 2012)
Forrester/DRJ Survey

HURRICANE SANDY

Record-Breaking Devastation

Hurricane Sandy powered its way onshore on the Eastern seaboard of the United States on Monday, Oct. 29. As reports are now coming in, the devastation is widespread and continuing to be reported. The storm, billed as a historic super storm, moved into U.S. states on Monday.

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What Can Hurricane Sandy Teach Us About Disaster Recovery?

Posted by: Adnan Raja

As Hurricane Sandy headed towards Manhattan earlier this week, data centers across New York tested their emergency systems and prepared for the hit. However, for one ISP, this was simply not enough to prevent this freak storm from affecting their data center in lower Manhattan.

Trunk or Treat - a story of Resilience

Posted by: Dr Tom Phelan

In Schoharie, New York, where over 200 homes were damaged by Hurricane Irene in 2011, the community is demonstrating resiliency today, Halloween, in the throes of Hurricane Sandy. With so many homes, streets, sidewalks, and other potential hazards due to flooding, the community celebrated Halloween with "Trunk or Treat."

Forrester/DRJ Survey

The purpose of this survey is to understand the role risk management and crisis communication play in business continuity and disaster recovery as well as how BC/DR professionals interact with these other functions in their organization.

Executive Guide To Business continuity

2012 - How to Achieve True Enterprise Resiliency

Download this free eight page Special Report

Annual Survey

2012 Software Survey

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November 28, 2012

Evolving from Pandemic Planning to Workforce Continuity

Informational Update For October 31, 2012

Lessons Learned in 2012: Real Customer Stories: Join us Thursday, November 8, 2012 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM EST

Like any other year, 2012 was 365 days of unpredictability and "just doing the best we can." For most organizations, this means the daily routines of maintaining business functions, keeping the company running and dealing with problems only when they appear. However, as the world continues to grow and change, "making do" is no longer enough and understanding the past is a large part of finding success in the future. Sadly, the reality is that most businesses do not have the time or resources to dedicate to staying on top of the constantly changing trends and properly preparing their organizations for the unseen and unknown. Join RES-Q™ for this webinar to hear about:

Download this brief to learn more about:

• Real customer experiences in 2012

• Why these problems affected business performance

• How business issues were tackled

Don’t miss this opportunity to hear about real-world problem solving, what worked for these customers, what didn’t and why they occurred in the first place. Do your organization a favor and learn from the experiences of others in this webinar on Thursday, November 8th from 2:00pm to 3:00pm to get ahead and stay ahead when 2013 rolls around.

Monday, November 5, 2012 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM EST

Everyone is moving to the cloud for backup and recovery. But to make the cloud really work for you and your organization, you need to know how to use the cloud, how to choose the cloud, and how to lose that obsolete, hard-to-use management interface.

Take a fast-paced one-hour tour through the hottest trends in cloud backup and recovery.

Trend #1: Customized system architecture. We’ll evaluate the three system architectures you need to understand and determine which is best for you based on your mission-critical data protection and recovery time objectives (RTOs).

Trend #2: The purpose-built cloud. We’ll explore why not all clouds are alike and what you must know when you move your sensitive data to the cloud.

Trend #3: Social management. We’ll address how social media are simplifying day-to-day system management and how to find a solution that corresponds to the way you communicate today.

Join our cloud experts, including Arleen Urquhart, EVault product marketing manager, and find out how to make the right decisions when it comes to building the cloud-based backup and recovery solution that saves your data and your butt.

DRJ Has an Exciting New Promotion For Spring World 2013!

DRJ is offering an extra discount for a limited time only. From now until November 23, all registrants can save an additional $50. This discount will be applied in addition to the early bird registration discount of $200! Our registration costs will be at their lowest ever offered! You don't want to miss your chance to register at this low price! No coupon codes are needed. The discounts are automatically applied when you register.

Spring World 2013 is the biggest and best conference in the industry. We are loading the agenda with exciting new topics and some of the industry’s leading experts. Attendees can choose from more than 40 sessions, workshops and courses.

An early look at the agenda reveals sessions on resiliency, leadership, communications, industry standards and compliance, social media, cloud based disaster recovery and much more! Plus, this conference features our one-day Senior Advanced Track for experienced practitioners.

Spring World 2013 also features a full exhibition hall, numerous networking events and daily meals. You get more for your money at DRJ conferences! And, with our limited time discount, you can save even more!

Quick Links

Forrester/DRJ Survey

The purpose of this survey is to understand the role risk management and crisis communication play in business continuity and disaster recovery as well as how BC/DR professionals interact with these other functions in their organization.

hurricane sandy

Record-Breaking Devastation

Hurricane Sandy powered its way onshore on the Eastern seaboard of the United States on Monday, Oct. 29. As reports are now coming in, the devastation is widespread and continuing to be reported. The storm, billed as a historic super storm, moved into U.S. states on Monday.

RECENT BLOGS

Staying Up-To-Date with Hurricane Sandy

The majority of the east coast of the United States is dealing with the effects of Hurricane Sandy. Many folks are without power and worse still, people have died. To help you stay up-to-date with the latest news and updates regarding Sandy, take a look at the links below.

Executive Guide To Business continuity

2012 - How to Achieve True Enterprise Resiliency

Download this free eight page Special Report

Annual Survey

2012 Software Survey

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November 1, 2012 2:00 PM

Postcard from the (Leading) Edge: Business Continuity in the Age of Cloud

November 14, 2012 2:00 PM

Communicating with confidence leveraging Crisis Communications Best Practices