Business Continuity stories
RSA's Craig Dore discusses the pressing need for robust cybersecurity measures and business continuity plans as IT disruption becomes the new norm.
As the world mobilises workforces to work from home, new solutions have risen to accomodate such a rapid and unprecedented shift.
The company's managing director Dave Rosenberg released a statement today outlining its business continuity plans to ensure disruption is limited.
HP outlines its plans to navigate the COVID-19 pandemic, including increased cleaning, remote working policies, and customer support.
Hillstone Networks enhances Bank of China Macau's disaster recovery with a solution ensuring 24/7/365 availability without sacrificing security or performance.
Construction firms now have detailed COVID-19 rules to resume work under Alert Level 3, aiming to protect workers and avoid a return to lockdown.
Workers returning to sites after lockdown face added risks from inactivity, mental strain and social distancing, says NZISM President Greg Dearsly.
Businesses reopening at alert level three must assess COVID-19 risks, consult staff and document safety plans before resuming operations.
Jobs and cashflow are under pressure as New Zealand's construction sector braces for a slow restart after lockdown.
Hundreds of millions in rent and project revenue are at risk as New Zealand's commercial property sector warns of wider economic damage.
Routine fire safety checks are being paused in New Zealand as lockdown rules limit work to urgent tasks protecting health, safety and essential services.
One-third of construction jobs are at risk as firms brace for insolvencies and shift training and services online to survive the lockdown.
Bond markets and prolonged virus disruption could strain weaker firms, with airlines, shipping and non-food retail facing the biggest risk.
Commercial landlords could face rent relief claims as lockdowns trigger emergency no access clauses in many New Zealand leases.
Maintenance of fire protection systems is still needed as lockdowns and changed building use can heighten risks, Wormald says.
Health and hygiene measures are likely to become permanent fixtures as the COVID-19 outbreak pushes employers to rethink office design and indoor air quality.
Thousands of New Zealand employers and workers can now apply for wage, leave and tax relief after the government unveiled a NZD $12.1 billion package.
Isolation and confusion can derail new home-working teams, but clearer routines and the right tools help keep work on track.
Businesses facing coronavirus disruption can now find daily-updated government guidance on tax, travel, staffing and workplace safety.
Employers in New Zealand are urged to plan for staff isolation, pay and closures as coronavirus risks grow.