Pandemic Preparedness
In the event of a viral outbreak like the Avian Flu, Omgeo will follow our current business continuity plans. Our plans are frequently reviewed to ensure the highest level of preparedness and regularly exercised to develop the level of skill and expertise that is essential in a real life incident.

During actual disruptions like the London bombing in 2005, our business continuity plans were seamlessly executed, securing the safety and well-being of Omgeo employees, preserving and/or restoring system and client data and allowing for efficient and effective communication to our employees, clients, partners and shareholders.

Best Practices
Omgeo continues to partner with our parent companies (DTCC and Thomson Financial) and leverage best practices of industry leaders in business continuity to ensure our business continuity plans meet and exceed regulatory standards. Omgeo’s business continuity planning considers several effective measures and business impact including:

• Consolidated and secure data center for systems and client data
• Updated and maintained contact lists
• Alternate work sites
• Security
• Legal and regulatory
• Communication processes and systems
• Availability of key personnel
• Disruption of transportation systems