In operations where interruptions in services are costly, potential sources of disruption may be closely monitored. But a seemingly isolated issue can have far-reaching repercussions. A domino effect may occur due to interdependencies among systems, networks, infrastructure, applications, information and people. The greater the complexity of these interconnections; the lower the transparency to information critical for effective decision making.

Enterprises engage in activities to mitigate such risk. Efforts might involve enhancing operational flexibility or hedging options, managing complexity or increasing buffers, introducing redundancies or reducing lead times. But some situations warrant higher risk exposure. What is needed is the ability to visualize repercussions, assess options, and execute efficient prevention and prioritized recovery. Through visualizations and simulations, IntePoint enables companies to capitalize on upside potential and moderate downside shifts.

With an integrated view, IntePoint helps enterprises proactively associate the risk of a discontinuity with the cost of prevention, and the cost of failure.

Enron and Sarbanes-Oxley, 9/11 terrorist attack, SARS and avian flu threats, the Asian tsunami and Hurricanes Katrina and high-profile business failures have forced companies to evaluate how well-prepared their organizations are to handle unplanned events.