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WC 110509 Web and Video conferencing on the increase to reduce unnecessary travel

Over the last several days the papers, TV news programs and online media have been riddled with stories regarding the swine flu. Many people, in the hundreds, have been admitted to hospitals around the world reporting symptoms of the deadly virus. Officials are warning people off crowded places, which begs the question: Can we prevent ourselves from infection by using web or video conferencing as opposed to traveling for meetings?

With possible cases and symptoms already appearing in many countries over the world, a pandemic is a clear concern and travel restrictions are no doubt a wise and safe preventive measure. Travel bans and strict quarantine restrictions on travelers are now the hot topic of discussion, with the World Health Organization already made a decision on the pandemic and raised the alert level this week now posing serious implications for travelers.

To gain a clearer understanding of whether a web/video conferencing or desktop sharing will be an option for your business please contact ECS