BizAnalyst Network: Are You Prepared For Avian Flu?

Tuesday, November 08, 2005

Are You Prepared For Avian Flu?

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November 8, 2005

-- TOPLINE: Are You Prepared For Avian Flu?
-- TOPLINE: US Air's New Challenge: Connecting Systems, Not
Just Flights
-- TOPLINE: Delta Has to Defend Its Tech Projects
-- COMMENTARY: IT Shops Overlook Primary Source of Expertise

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TOPLINE: Are You Prepared For Avian Flu?

The federal government isn't prepared for avian flu. Are you?
As if hurricanes and terrorism concerns weren't enough,
corporate and government business continuity plans should
account for a possible pandemic, says Martin Meltzer, senior
health economist for the Atlanta-based Centers for Disease
Control and Prevention.
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QUESTION:
Should business continuity plans account for a possible
avian flu pandemic?
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TOPLINE: US Air's New Challenge: Connecting Systems, Not
Just Flights

US Airways climbed out of its second bankruptcy by merging
with America West. Can the new company combine its information
systems as effectively?

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TOPLINE: Delta Has to Defend Its Tech Projects

Delta Air Lines says technology will be a key part of its
transformation from a bankrupt to a viable airline, but first
it'll have to convince creditors that its yet-to-be-selected
2006 projects are worth the effort.
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QUESTION:
Can better use of information technology cure the airlines?
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COMMENTARY: IT Shops Overlook Primary Source of Expertise

Many companies shy away from tech-savvy baby boomers in favor
of younger, cheaper hires. Not smart.

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