Firms ramp up preparations to send staff home

By Dave Rogers2020-03-16T06:00:00

IT systems stress-tested while contractors work out how to keep sites running as coronavirus outbreak worsens

Firms have begun scrambling to test IT systems as companies prepare to send staff homes this week as the number of coronavirus cases reached nearly 1,400 over the weekend.

Several consultants contacted by Building sent staff home on Friday to stress-test computer networks if employees are asked to stay at home rather than come into work.

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