Because a pandemic emergency will cause workers to telecommute to prevent the spread of infection, network loads will shift, making remote access and alternate means of connectivity and communications for employees important. To continue operations with staff out sick or working remotely, network managers should be putting plans into place now. A good plan could save your business and offers disaster recovery protection, not only from flu, but from other threats like storms and terrorist attacks.
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This was first published in October 2009