When a disaster strikes, government officials must send clear, precise, and timely emergency alerts through the Integrated Public Alert & Warning System (IPAWS). However, many officials lack the soft skills and confidence needed to press the “send” button. Join OnSolve for a complimentary webinar on April 24th for a life-saving paradigm shift. Fear of making a mistake and hesitation in using IPAWS leads to far too many instanc...

Most organizations find it challenging to navigate the complexities of violent intruder situations. There are three key areas where organizations struggle the most: Threat Intelligence: Many organizations face difficulty accurately evaluating their exposure to these incidents, which hampers their ability to implement effective security enhancements Crisis Response Coordination: Establishing a seamless collaboration with law enforcement and eme...

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has the potential to make our risk detection, communications and response systems faster, more efficient and smarter. But first organizations must understand how this technology can integrate with existing systems and support analysts before AI can bring tangible value for critical event management. Register now for a complimentary webinar to learn key considerations for every risk practitioner navigating the AI pa...

Severe weather events are on the rise and so are the costs. According to NOAA, from 1980-2022 the U.S. had an annual average of 8.1 confirmed weather/climate disaster events with losses exceeding $1 billion each. Yet, in the last 5 years, the annual average has increased to 18.0 events. And in 2023 alone the U.S. faced 25 confirmed billion-dollar weather/climate disaster events. What will we experience in 2024? While some organizations are sti...

Knowing what’s happened in the past can help organizations, agencies, and businesses better anticipate threats and protect their people and operations in the future. But getting relevant, accurate data when you need it to make strategic decisions is challenging. OnSolve recently introduced Risk Insights, a historical reporting solution that helps identify critical event trends to inform continuity planning and better manage risk exposur...

According to the recently launched 2023 OnSolve Global Risk Impact Report, more than nine million global events over the last two years have increased crises related to infrastructure and technology failures, transportation accidents, and extreme weather. These critical events are costly, growing in frequency and more interconnected than ever. Understanding the ripple effect of these dynamic risks across an organization is one of the biggest c...

Organizational resilience encompasses more than processes and procedures or executing a business continuity plan step-by-step; it's about an organization's ability to be agile in the way it approaches risk. The dynamic nature of risk has forced organizations to reevaluate their people, processes and technology to break silos and embrace transparency -- creating a culture of organizational resilience. As the world emerges from the global pandem...

Last year's tornado season saw the deadliest December on record with more than 90 deaths and massive devastation across eight states. These tornados didn't spare anything in their path, with many businesses severely impacted. To understand if your business is prepared for the challenges a tornado, cyclone, or other significant storm brings, you can conduct tabletop exercises. Tabletop exercises can be very effective because they help identify...

Times are changing, and risks to organizations are becoming more dynamic. If the last few years have taught us anything, it’s this: Risk has become increasingly complex and the way organizations respond to and manage risk must change in response. A recent Forrester Consulting study commissioned by OnSolve found that organizations are underprepared, overconfident and lack the technology necessary to respond to and manage risk complexity....

Risk is defined by its unpredictable nature—it can happen at any time and originate from any location. And the global chaos of the last few years has created a renewed and greater sense of urgency to find better ways to mitigate and manage risk. That’s why the time is right for a new approach that acknowledges the changing nature of risk itself—organizations must start thinking about dynamic risk. Join Chris Hurst, OnSolve Vi...