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January 17, 2020 Posted by Pocketstop in Business Continuity, Mass Notification

The advent of modern technology has made businesses increasingly dependent on computers and the internet. From storing confidential data to making sales pitches – your business requires computer systems for almost every task. Moreover, you likely use internet-based communication systems to communicate with your employees, clients, and other stakeholders. Unfortunately, the growing dependence on technology also puts you at the …

March 26, 2020 Posted by Pocketstop in Business Continuity, Mass Notification

Pandemics have the power to disrupt life across the globe. The raging COVID-19 pandemic has claimed more than 15,000 lives in a span of a few months. It has also taken a toll on the global economy forcing many organizations to shut down temporarily. Several small businesses have had to lay off their employees and now face the threat of permanent …

March 5, 2014 Posted by Pocketstop in Pockestop News

An Emergency Action Plan (EAP) is a written document that elucidates the actions of employees and employers in the event of a workplace emergency. A well developed EAP, when used in conjunction with effective employee training, can help to reduce the likelihood and severity of damage caused during such emergencies.

April 21, 2018 Posted by Pocketstop in Business Continuity

Workplace violence is an ongoing global problem, particularly prevalent here in the United States. Unfortunately, although 2 million American workers will experience workplace violence in the next 60 days, non-fatal injuries and illnesses are grossly underreported.

May 10, 2018 Posted by Pocketstop in Business Continuity

Your IT infrastructure is a delicate part of your overall business. It is the glue that holds together all of the hardware, software, data, and information that keeps your staff, customers, managers, and stakeholders up to date whilst your business runs smoothly. However, as with any technology reliant parts of your organization, there will be occasions when your IT infrastructure …

May 14, 2018 Posted by Pocketstop in Business Continuity

Hurricane season puts your business at risk of data loss, facility damages, downtime, and many other inconveniences associated with natural disaster.

June 13, 2018 Posted by Pocketstop in Other

Since the year 2000, natural disasters have steadily increased almost year on year. Last year was the worst year on record since 2001, with 330 recorded disaster events worldwide.

October 26, 2018 Posted by Pocketstop in Other

It has already been six years since the world was supposed to end in 2012, yet the more we look at current events, the more we start wondering whether we are in fact headed towards a less apocalyptical end, but nonetheless, a very horrifying one. With the world becoming a playing field for social injustices, political unrest, violence, cyber-attacks on …

March 6, 2019 Posted by Pocketstop in Other

The advantages and benefits of living in today’s fast-pacing and technologically-driven world are highly visible in all industries and at all times. Just like today’s security threats the world is still working to address, other threats exist within our own borders that are more immediate effecting us on a daily basis. An active shooter situation is amongst the most dangerous circumstances …

October 4, 2019 Posted by Pocketstop in Other

Fires can strike at any time, anywhere. Along with them, they bring chaos, destruction, and loss of lives and property. It’s thus crucial for every organization to be prepared to deal with workplace fires. This is especially true seeing the number of fires that occur in non-residential buildings.