Failing to Plan is Planning to Fail: Common Oil and Gas BCP Mistakes (And How Mass Notification Software Helps Fix Them)
Written by Anneri Fourie | Crises Control Executive Why Business Continuity Still Fails in Oil and Gas, and How Mass Notification Software can Help In oil and gas, the margin for error is incredibly small. From offshore rigs and refineries to transportation and distribution networks, operations are often high-risk, complex, and geographically spread out. When […]
5 Oil and Gas Emergencies That Show Why You Need a Robust Emergency Notification System
Written by Anneri Fourie | Crises Control Executive The oil and gas sector is one of the most complex and hazardous industries in the world. Whether you’re managing offshore rigs, refineries, pipelines or remote drilling operations, emergencies can strike at any moment. And when they do, how you respond in the first few minutes makes […]
Why Mass Notification Software is Critical for the Oil and Gas Industry
Written by Anneri Fourie | Crises Control Executive When Communication Delays Can Cost Lives The oil and gas industry operates in environments where the stakes are high and the margin for error is slim. A fire at a refinery, a gas leak on a pipeline, or an unexpected flood at an offshore platform can escalate […]
Why Oil & Gas Needs Incident Management Software Now More Than Ever
Written by Anneri Fourie | Crises Control Executive Introduction: Why Traditional Risk Response No Longer Works The Oil & Gas sector has always had to manage risk. Fires, leaks, equipment failures, and regulatory scrutiny are not new. But the scale and complexity of these risks have changed. Operations now span international borders, rely heavily on […]
The New Incident Manager’s Playbook: How to Modernise Crisis Comms with a Crisis Communication Platform
Written by Anneri Fourie | Crises Control Executive You’ve just stepped into a new role as an incident manager. Expectations are high, the learning curve is steep, and all eyes are on you. One of your first challenges is likely clear: the current crisis communication systems are outdated and slow. Email chains take too long. […]
Why Every Insurance Firm Needs a Reliable Emergency Notification System
Written by Anneri Fourie | Crises Control Executive Introduction: When Minutes Matter in an Emergency Imagine this: an insurance company’s IT system suddenly crashes in the middle of a busy working day. Claims cannot be processed, customer data access is lost, and internal communication slows to a crawl. The clock is ticking and the pressure […]
What the FCA and DORA Mean for Crisis Communications in the Insurance Sector – and How Mass Communication Software Can Help
Written by Anneri Fourie | Crises Control Executive Introduction: Compliance Pressure Is Growing – Is Your Crisis Communication Keeping Up? Insurance companies across the UK and EU are facing stricter oversight than ever before. The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has sharpened its focus on operational resilience, especially how firms communicate during incidents. At the same […]
How Crises Control Supports the UK’s New Captive Insurance Regime
Written by Anneri Fourie | Crises Control Executive A Growing Challenge for Captive Insurers The UK government is introducing a new regulatory framework for captive insurance. It’s a shift that could give organisations more control over their insurance strategies, with the option to form or relocate captive insurers within the UK. For businesses, this presents […]
Why Insurers Need a Faster Emergency Notification System in a Distributed Workforce
Written by Anneri Fourie | Crises Control Executive The Communication Gap That’s Putting Insurers at Risk Insurance firms are under growing pressure to manage emergencies quickly and effectively. The challenge isn’t just the scale or nature of the risks they face, such as cyberattacks or system failures, but how those events are communicated and handled […]
Beyond Martyn’s Law: How Crises Control Supports Broader UK Compliance and Resilience Regulations
Written by Anneri Fourie | Crises Control Executive As the UK formally enacts the Protect Duty Act 2025 (commonly referred to as Martyn’s Law), organisations of all sizes are taking a closer look at their preparedness for emergencies. This includes everything from terrorist incidents and data breaches to cyberattacks and severe weather. For both SMEs […]