Which is more damaging, a hurricane or a fire. In either case your building, systems, records, power and telecom can be down or lost. Contingency plans are needed to survive for any disaster. The only real difference is how far away your alternate operations site will be. With the Cloud and cyber operations we are “virtually” better off […] Read more
Equifax, the Credit Reporting Industry, and What Congress Should Do Next Even for the experts, the recent data breach at Equifax was staggering. The data that undergirds the credit records of 143 million consumers was compromised. Social Security numbers, dates of birth, and drivers’ license records are used to authenticate identity. It is not difficult […] Read more
It’s hard to imagine a broader impact scenario for Florida, all those people leaving and then trying to return. Power and support resourced having to be spread throughout the state … yet we were lucky. But here the degree of mitigation we’ve already implemented is telling. The article below on 9/14 put the damage at $180 Billion. […] Read more
Here’s where Florida ranks among top states for best business climate Florida ranks second among the 50 states for having the best business climate, according to a new survey of U.S. corporate executives released Monday at the International Economic Development Council annual conference. Texas ranked first and Georgia ranked third, followed by South Carolina and […] Read more
How Tampa Bay businesses can keep going in the eye of the storm Employees should be at the top of the list of importance as businesses prepare for a hurricane or other natural disaster. Staging drills, setting up employee contact systems and ensuring mission-critical workers can do their jobs remotely are among the key steps […] Read more
Summary of Economic Activity According to reports from businesses across the Sixth District, economic activity expanded at a modest pace from July through mid-August. The outlook among contacts remains optimistic as most expect slow and steady growth over the remainder of the year. Businesses reported continued tightness in the labor market, though wage growth remained […] Read more