Presentation synopsis:
The Geographic Information System (GIS) has a unique role in business continuity. It can model infrastructure, help provide first responders with critical time saving information, and offer a holistic view of threats in relation to the environment they present themselves in. At Devon, the Business Continuity Program (BCP) has integrated traditional Devon GIS data (e.g. aerial photography, pipelines, well locations, lease locations) with critical infrastructure information (e.g. EMS locations, roads) and I&W data to produce World Watch. Facilities management, employee management, incident mapping, weather monitoring, office relocation, evacuation, and threat assessments are some of the domains the BCP will use GIS capabilities for. Swan Island Networks have evolved the World Watch concept into a tool (TIES) widely used by government agencies and companies to monitor local situational awareness to facilities. TIES incorporates real time data feeds on 911 calls, severe weather, traffic, natural disaster, disease outbreaks and similar I&W information into specific portals tied to company locations. In addition, TIES allows group of companies or government agencies to create secure portals to share information directly with each other.

Speaker Profile:

Laura McNulty has served on the executive team of Swan Island Networks leading marketing and sales efforts since 2004. Focusing on both the public and private sectors, Laura helps to define and deploy targeted solutions in public safety, emergency response, security and disaster mitigation.  Prior to joining Swan Island Networks, Laura held corporate marketing positions in Headstrong, BearingPoint and NCR/AT&T GIS. Laura is a graduate of San Diego State University with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration. She serves on the Board of Directors of Girls in Training, a non-profit organization dedicated to helping girls and young women abstain from smoking, improve self image, increase nutritional awareness, and incorporate fitness and healthy living into daily life.

Ed Schlichtenmyer has 20 years of business process consulting experience. Ed currently serves as the Business Continuity Supervisor for Devon Energy. In that capacity, he is working to bring Devon in compliance with NFPA 1600. Specific areas include Indications and Warnings and World Watch, as well as Incident Command training and business continuity planning.