DMS (Disaster Management Solutions) is a private company created with a clear vision of "Capacitating people to manage disaster and business risk and prosper in a safe and sustainable environment".  DMS was founded in 1999 after a group of individuals decided to support private sector and the South African Government's efforts to reduce the risks associated with disasters.  The focus initially was on business continuity management in the private sector, but was quickly expanded to include disaster risk management as intended by the Disaster Management Act when promulgated in 2003.