Provided free of charge by Strohl Systems™, RecoveryChronicles.com is an online library of business continuity planning articles, case studies, and news taken from the archive of Strohl's newsletter - Recovery Chronicles - which has been published for over 10 years.

RTO Priorizitation
In order to maximize the BCP efforts, use Recovery Timeframe Objectives (RTOs) to prioritize the process.. Program Management, Plan Building. An English proverb states, “A good beginning makes a good end. It’s obvious and simple advice, but is sometimes forgotten in the business world, in particular in professions such as business continuity planning. BCP is often an under-funded afterthought that lacks a “good beginning.

State of Minnesota Case Study
When Jesse Ventura was elected governor of Minnesota, he brought what he calls budget principles, one of which, “Be fiscally conservative and prudent. Never forget it’s the people’s money, was taken to heart with the BCP program.. BCP Case Studies, Program Management. 8 When former professional wrestler Jesse “The Body” Ventura was elected governor of Minnesota, “The Land of the 10,000 Lakes” became known for more than its outdoor attractions.

Client Spotlight: How Intuit Plans, Practices and Prevails
Get an inside look at how Intuit®, software developer of TurboTax® and Quicken®, practice and maintain their business continuity plans.

Manitoba Telecom Case Study
For centuries, Manitobans have sat on the banks of the Red River and enjoyed watching its docile waters. In the spring of 1997, the sleepy river awoke, and with a rage it swelled to awesome proportions, creating a massive flood.. BCP Case Study, Incident Management. Recovery Chronicles 1 January/February For centuries, Manitobans have sat on the banks of the Red River and enjoyed watching its docile waters.

Thinking Outside the SOX: A review of the BCP Implications of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act
The Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX) of 2002 was passed in the wake of numerous, high-profile corporate accounting scandals. The act has several implications for BCP programs at publicly traded companies.. BCP Regulations. The Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX) of 2002 was passed in the wake of numerous, high-profile corporate accounting scandals. Its intention is to protect investors by improving the accuracy and reliability of corporate disclosures.