BSI supports launch of new website to help organizations

As Business Continuity Management moves higher up boardroom agendas than ever before, a comprehensive new BCM portal website has been launched to help organizations of all kinds deal with business disruptions from unexpected events. 

The site is supported by BSI Group, the world’s leading standards-based business solutions provider and the publisher of the world’s first Business Continuity Management requirements standard, BS 25999-2.
 
Available at www.talkingbusinesscontinuity.com, the site is aimed at any organization with an interest in maintaining business continuity. It provides clear, practical information on what Business Continuity Management is and does, and outlines why it is important across all sectors. It also looks at the role of the Business Continuity Management standard, BS 25999, and the business value of getting certified; and offers help with gaining certification.

The site incorporates explanatory videos, as well as numerous free downloads, a discussion forum, news, an advice request section, certification case studies and links to other BCM sites and training.

Says Alexandre Meerson, BSI Group’s e-Commerce Director: “When Business Continuity Management standard BS 25999 was being written, the Draft for Public Comment received more comments than any previous standard. It became clear to us that there was unprecedented interest in Business Continuity Management across the public and private sector. And since the publication of BS 25999- 2, the certifiable part of the standard, we have seen record demand for certification.

“Plainly there is a requirement for a website which explains BCM to the vast number of non-BCM professionals who are becoming more and more aware of its role as a management discipline. As a result we are supporting the new portal which is designed to be fresh, dynamic and accessible. We believe it meets a pressing need for straightforward and practical information on this important subject.”

Says BCM expert, Lyndon Bird, Technical Director of the Business Continuity Institute: “This website for business continuity will be of value to many organizations. It will improve the opportunities for people to learn about business continuity and move towards being more professional in its application, which is a good thing.”