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Edwards Disaster Recovery Directory 2006 Edition Just Released!
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Office of Security and Emergency Preparedness Purchases LDRPS from Strohl Systems
King of Prussia, PA — US Senate Office of the Sergeant at Arms, Office of Security and Emergency Preparedness recently purchased LDRPS from Strohl Systems to enable it to more efficiently manage and maintain its continuity of operations plans (COOP) which help ensure an orderly and efficient return to normal government operations should there be a disruption. http://www.strohlsystems.com/MediaPR/TopNews/FullText.asp?ID=97

The Association of Contingency Planners Announces Connecticut Chapter
Hartford, CT — ACP, an organization for professionals in the field of BCP, announces the chartering of the Connecticut Chapter. Serving Connecticut, Western Massachusetts and Southern Rhode Island the chapter will provide networking, educational, and professional development services to the rapidly growing number of business continuity professionals throughout the area. http://www.acp-international.com/articles/2005%2011%2022%20ACP%20Conn%20FINAL.pdf