Continuity Programme Management (CPM) is essential for effective Business Continuity Management (BCM), allowing organizations to incorporate good practices as defined by BS 25999. CPM offers flexible resources, expertise, and structured programs tailored to enhance business resilience, minimize disruptions, and maintain compliance with regulatory obligations. This service is designed for organizations regardless of their current BCM maturity, focusing on continuous improvement and cost-effectiveness.

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(BCM) is increasingly important to CPM is a managed programme that allows
many organisations. However, some your organisation to work with our consultants
organisations may feel they do not to incorporate good practice – as defined by
have the resources or expertise to BS 25999 – into your BCM arrangements.
deliver good practice BCM. The main areas it covers are:
This could mean that any interruption Understanding the organisation
they experience could be longer, Determining BCM strategies
more disruptive and costlier that it
Developing and implementing a
needs to be. BCM response
Exercising, maintenance and review
Benefits at a glance
Embedding BCM in the culture.
CPM allows you to:
Have access to skilled resource and The programme can cover a host of
expertise when you need it services including:
Develop your business resilience at your Business impact analysis
own pace Risk review
Enhance your BCM without having to BC strategy and implementation
recruit additional staff
BC planning
Deliver continuous improvement in BCM
BCM policy definition
Have a fresh perspective of
your arrangements Gap analysis
BS 25999 awareness training
Focus on your core responsibilities.
Civil Contingencies Act
awareness training
BCM audit.

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time allocated to the project, SunGard’s CPM and review management strategies
solution can be more cost-effective than an
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The aim is to avoid an incident that could isati
damage your reputation, affect your customer
relationships, and cause you to breach any
regulatory obligations.
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