WHY PREPARIS

Key questions our customers ask when selecting a preparedness partner.

How do I know Preparis works?

Our clients will tell you. In the past 12 months, the Preparis Program protected enterprises from the New York City steam pipe explosion, staph infection outbreak, bombings in Europe, pandemic threat, workplace violence, white powder/anthrax letters, wildfires, and hurricanes to name a few. When called upon, the Preparis Program delivered.

My company has a strong business continuity plan and I.T. disaster recovery system for our data. Is that enough?

No. While most companies today maintain systems for protecting their data and computer systems these systems offer no protection to their most important enterprise assets: their people, operations, and brand. An enterprise preparedness program serves as the most crucial foundation that even makes business continuity and I.T. disaster recovery much stronger.

Is Preparis a consulting company?

No. It has been our observation that consultants spend significant time writing expensive business continuity plans that cost on average $500,000 to create and can be a drain on budget and resources. The gap in a BC plan-only approach is that these documents sit on the shelf and are rarely tested, updated, and communicated. Simply put, plans alone do not equal preparedness.

Does Preparis customize it’s solutions?

Yes. We tailor all of our preparedness solutions to integrate seamlessly into a company’s operations and culture. We analyze what you have in place currently and will integrate those elements with the Preparis solution. Since our information, training, tools, and protocols apply to any sized organization, customization is usually minimal. This means we can activate a best-in-class preparedness program within a reasonable time frame and ‘ahead of the threat.’

Why is the Preparis web portal so important?

A Preparedness Web Portal will ensure your firm maintains up-to-date and effective response and communication 24/7. Threats constantly change, putting pressure on your company to stay current on today’s threats and prepared for future risks. Your web portal will provide crucial training, tools, text messaging, and expert support on an on-going basis. Online technology is the ideal platform for managing and communicating an effective enterprise preparedness program, and with Preparis hosting the application, there is no IT footprint.

How much does Preparis Cost?

We believe companies of all sizes should be able to easily implement a best-in-class preparedness program, and our fee structure was designed with that in mind. Based on the number of employees your company has, we charge an up front fee to activate your program and a monthly fee to keep your program current through on-going support and your own web portal.

Who are Preparis’ Competitors?

Preparis has created a completely new and innovative approach to enterprise risk management. We are not consultants like Marsh, IBM and dozens of similar companies. Preparis is the only company delivering actionable information, training, and tools in an easy-to-use platform.

Who are Preparis’ clients?

Companies of all sizes and industries have chosen Preparis as their trusted partner. Our long list of clients include Equifax, the world’s #1 data reporting company; AT&T, the world’s #1 integrated telecom company; Intercontinental Hotels, the world’s #1 hotel company; prominent law firms such as Morgan Lewis, Alston & Bird, Kilpatrick Stockton, Hunton & Williams, and McKenna Long & Aldridge; and the NFL, the world’s #1 sports league. Currently, Preparis is protecting over 500,000 people and over $185 billion in assets – and growing.

How long does it take to implement Preparis?

Getting started with Preparis is easy. Many of our clients are fully prepared and certified within 90 days of activating the Preparis program. Our experienced delivery teams perform most of the legwork so you can focus on your core business.

Why was Preparis created?

Preparis was created because many of the businesses that power the global economy have business continuity plans, but do not have a comprehensive program that protects their people and operations from 21st century threats. We are a trusted partner that provides turnkey, best-in-class preparedness solutions that really work.

“We live in an unpredictable world and McKenna Long & Aldridge has the responsibility to ensure our people, operations and client service are never interrupted in the event of an emergency. Preparis enabled us to move from a ‘plan centric’ model to a living preparedness program that keeps our people informed, trained and confident should we ever need to respond quickly to a threat. Simply put, Preparis provided a turnkey solution that enables us to focus on our core business.”