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IBM provides critical aid and client support in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina

Overview In the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, the IBM Crisis Response Team, working in concert with the IBM Business Continuity and Recovery Services Emergency Operations Center and IBM Corporate Community Relations, delivered targeted technology solutions and services to hurricane victims, government agencies, hospitals, universities, and businesses that suffered damage and loss. This case study highlights some of the specific recovery projects that IBM undertook in the Gulf Coast region following the Category 5 storm and explains why the company is so committed to meeting the needs of communities and businesses in times of crisis.

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Publisher	IBM	File Format	PDF
Date Published	December 2005	Downloads	1
Format	Case Studies
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