The threat of a pandemic flu outbreak is something that IT departments need to take seriously; AMR Research reports that widespread flu could cause a company to lose between 15% and 50% of its workforce for a period of 12 to 36 months. To continue operations with staff out sick or working remotely to prevent infection, network managers should be putting plans into place now. A good plan could save your business and offers protection, not only from flu, but from other threats like natural disaster and terrorist attacks.
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Planning for pandemic flu: Providing network access in a crisis
A pandemic such as avian flu differs from other disaster recovery situations in that the network infrastructure stays intact -- it is not destroyed. The trick is to keep everything running smoothly and to introduce tools that will connect employees in a worst-case scenario. The best plan will deliver connectivity, resiliency and redundancy without overloading your systems.
Top strategies to keep your network running in an emergency
Experts outline the 14 most important things you can do now that will ensure that your network provides users with the functionality they need in the event of an emergency or natural disaster.
Surviving a flu outbreak: IP communication tools mobilize workforce when disaster strikes
IP-based unified communications offer a viable option for keeping a business running in the event of a pandemic bird flu outbreak that sends workers to far-flung, flu-free corners of the country to do their jobs.
The network professional's guide to disaster recovery
As a network professional, you need to be prepared to contribute to creating and testing your company's disaster recovery plan. This guide explains the basics of disaster recovery from a networking perspecive and how you can start planning for a disaster-proof network.
Disaster recovery checklist
A true disaster recovery plan involves network connectivity, not only between data centers, but for all mission-critical employees and systems. Here we provide a checklist to prepare you with all the right questions to ask and topics to consider when contributing to your company's disaster recovery plan.
Using VPNs as a disaster recovery element
When a disaster occurs, using a VPN as a failover mechanism to replace a failed communications link can be a smart move -- as well as a fairly easy one to implement. In this tip, learn about the pros and cons of IPsec and SSL VPN options for disaster recovery.
