Press Release

2008 Press Release

2008 Press Releases

BCM Institute Trains HP

Dr Goh & Country Manager Dhiraj Lal with Participants from HP

BCM Institute has just conducted a BCM-400: Managing BCM in Delhi. This course also qualifies them for the BCCE certification.

BCM-400 is a 2-day advanced level Business Continuity Management (BCM) course with additional 150-Multiple Choice Question (MCQ) based examination, following the successful completion of the course. It is primarily designed and developed to instil detailed concepts and knowledge in BCM practitioners, which will enable the individual to drive BCM programmes and BC projects for the entire organisation. This course is structured to develop and train BC managers, planners, and project managers.

ASIS International 2nd Asia-Pacific Conference

Dynamic Solutions for Emerging Challenges

February 11-13, 2008 • Singapore

Join hundreds of top professionals for the second ASIS International Security Conference in Singapore. This conference will address key security topics, both region-specific and of global interest, including natural disasters, protection of intellectual property, terrorism, avian flu, transit security, supply chain security, and much more. In addition to dozens of high-quality educational sessions, you'll have an opportunity to see and compare some of the latest products and services from a select group of exhibitors as well as enjoy special tours and networking events.

See program brochure.

BCM-5000 Course in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE)

BCM Institute and BSI held a BCM-5000 course in Dubai November 2008. BCM-5000 is exclusively designed for advanced professionals and practitioners, enabling them to understand and acquire practical skills to lead their BC team to corporate level organization-wide BCM implementation, testing and exercising, assessment and evaluation of BC plans periodically. Upon successful completion of this course, participants will be awarded BCCE certification.

BC Managers & Planners, BC Project Managers, Senior BC Management and Staff from IT, Human Resource, Security and Emergency Response, Risk & Compliance Departments are recommended to be BCCE certified in order to fully optimize their role in the organization. More details on upcoming BCM-5000 course in Dubai, please email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

BCM Institute in Conjunction with BSI UAE: Workshop on BCM-5000

November 2 – 6, 2008 Emirates Concorde Hotel, Dubai

After the overwhelming response of our earlier workshops in the GCC, held under the aegis of BSI UAE, Mr. Dhiraj Lal, Country Manager – India, BCM Institute will conduct high quality workshops on BCM 5000, that will provide professionals with strategic and effective business information in practical approaches that would enable them to sustain and gain competitive advantages in business.

Get certified as a Business Continuity Certified Expert (BCCE) – be among the top 20 professionals in the UAE to hold a certification in Business Continuity Management! Confirm registration before October 22 and enjoy the Early bird price of USD3000!

This workshop offers BCM professionals in the Middle East an opportunity to join this select group of BCM-certified professionals by obtaining the internationally recognized BCCE certification (Business Continuity Certified Expert) - the highest level of certification offered by the BCM Institute in Singapore. Using a combination of classroom lectures and discussions, case studies, videos and a mock exam, this course offers a high-paced and amazing learning experience.

For the full brochure of the event, please download the PDF here or simply email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Good Turnout at Jakarta BCM 5000 Course in Partnership with APB Group Indonesia

[JAKARTA, 24-28 November 2008] BCM Institute in conjunction with our partner, APB Group, conducted the first Business Continuity Certification BCM-5000 course in Jakarta, Indonesia. One of the participants, Mr Daud Setiawan, Chairman of PT Exa Mitra Solusi, commented "The BCM-5000 course is a great course. I got a lot of benefits by attending this course. I learnt a lot of good methodology and tips which are very applicable to Asia environment especially in Indonesia situation"...

BCM Institute's President Launches Operations in Australia Pacific

BCM Institute recently expanded its global footprint launching its operations in the Australia Pacific Region. The first BCM course was recently conducted in Sydney, with the BCM Institute President, Dr Goh Moh Heng heading up the line-up of internationally recognized instructors.

The first course, BCM5000, was selected as a critical start to training in this region, as the first group of instructors also attended the course to further familiarize themselves with the material and support tools BCM Institute offers. As the future instructors in the region, it is key that no matter where the training is conducted, there is a consistent approach and delivery of course material.

BCM Institute Staff Retreat to Kuala Lumpur

BCM Institute’s Singapore staff went for a retreat at Kuala Lumpur on 3 - 5 Oct 2008. The 3-day getaway trip was filled with fun experience of enjoying the local food delicacies, shopping during the Raya Sale and even playing tennis!

The first day journey started from walking around Sungeiwang area, a popular shopping area in KL. Later in the evening, our Malaysia’s Sales Director, Ms Kerry See joined us for a sumptuous dinner and get together at Overseas Chinese Restaurant.

BCM Institute and CSA MoU Signing Ceremony

PETALING JAYA, 16 October 2008 - Business Continuity Management (BCM) Institute and Computer Systems Advisers (M) Sdn Bhd (CSAM), a wholly-owned subsidiary of CSC (NYSE:CSC) have signed a memorandum of understanding today to jointly provide business continuity management and disaster recovery planning courses to customers. The courses will help companies develop business continuity plans to help protect against unexpected business interruptions.

Mr. Lim Cheng Leong, General Manager, Customer Services and Support Group, CSAM, said, “The collaboration with the BCM Institute allows CSAM to provide a more complete, end-to-end training solution in business continuity management and disaster recovery planning industry practices.

BCM Institute Malaysia & CSAM Sign Memorandum of Understanding

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE BCM Institute & CSAM Sign Memorandum of Understanding

PETALING JAYA, 16th October 2008 – Business Continuity Management (BCM) Institute and Computer Systems Advisers (M) Sdn Bhd (CSAM), a wholly-owned subsidiary of CSC (NYSE:CSC), have signed a memorandum of understanding today to jointly provide business continuity management and disaster recovery planning courses to customers. The courses will help companies develop business continuity plans to help protect against unexpected business interruptions.

Under terms of the two-year memorandum of understanding, CSAM will market and deliver business solutions offered by BCM Institute in their portfolio of training products to meet critical business continuity and disaster recovery requirements for organizations. The memorandum further secures CSAM’s position as a leader in providing state-of-the-art technology-enabled solutions and services, specifically in the area of seamless disaster recovery contingencies to data centre intensive clients. The partnership is synergistic as BCM Institute is a leader in providing training that bridges the gaps in knowledge and skills of executives involved in business continuity and disaster recovery life cycle management processes.

Thailand, BCM Institute – BCM 300 course

Thailand, BCM Institute – A BCM 300 course was held on 13th to 14th August. Participants from various industries enjoyed the session, and were able to share many valuable information and insights with instructors.

At the end of this course the participants acquired the essential skills and knowledge in BC management and planning. They will be equipped with skills to guide their departments or business units in reducing and mitigating the impact of the financial losses and legal liabilities, thus protecting key organizational assets; as well as ensuring the continuity and recovery of critical business operations during a disaster.

BCM Institute in Mauritius, Infotech 2008 Conference

In August 2008, BCM Institute went to Mauritius starting with a speech by our India’s country manager, Mr. Dhiraj Lal , to the audience at Infotech 2008 conference (6 to 10 August 2008) at the Swami Vivekananda International Convention Centre. He spoke on"BUSINESS CONTINUITY AND DISASTER RECOVERY - CRITICAL ENABLERS FOR DIFFERENTIATION AND BUSINESS GROWTH." This is followed by a launch of BCM Institute's courses for the participants. Another milestone on our ability to the global markets.

INFOTECH is the major annual Information and Communication Technology (ICT) event organized by the National Computer Board (NCB) of the Mauritius government with the aim to create awareness on emerging technologies and provide business opportunities in the ICT sector.

Infotech is an event with regional dimension, with the presence of foreign exhibitors and with the holding of an ICT Regional Conference. It attracted 60,000 visitors; around 250 participants joined the ICT Regional Conference. BCM Institute is proud to be part of the event and used it as a common platform to share about Business Continuity Management.