Business continuity briefs:
13th May 2008

'Business continuity briefs' provides a summary of new product and services press releases and other useful resources published in the last 24 hours.

SunGard announces first quarter 2008 results
SunGard has reported that revenue for the three months ended March 31, 2008 was $1.30 billion, an increase of 17 percent compared to the same period in 2007. Organic revenue grew 13 percent. Income from operations for the three months ended March 31, 2008 was $124 million, an increase of 9 percent compared to the same period in 2007. Read the full statement

Major disasters declared in the US

Oklahoma
Severe storms, tornadoes, and flooding during the period of April 9-28, 2008.
http://www.fema.gov/news/event.fema?id=9768

Maine
Severe storms and flooding beginning on April 28, 2008, and continuing.
http://www.fema.gov/news/event.fema?id=9767

Mississippi
Severe storms and flooding beginning on March 20, 2008, and continuing.
http://www.fema.gov/news/event.fema?id=9766

Huge earthquake causes extensive damage and loss of life in Sichuan, China
A magnitude 7.8 earthquake has caused major infrastructure damage and killed many people in the south-western Chinese province in Sichuan. The earthquake occurred 92 km northwest of the city of Chengdu in eastern Sichuan province and over 1500 km from Beijing, where it was also strongly felt.

Florida governor declares wildfire emergency
Florida Gov. Charlie Crist has declared a state of emergency as wildfires fed by drought conditions threatened homes and businesses in two eastern counties. Read the CNN story

Current environmental stories with business continuity implications:

FEMA daily SITREP

World weather impacts

•Date: 13th May 2008• Region: Various