Because of threat of Flu Pandemic in the near future, major companies in Singapore, HK, Taiwan, Japan, Malaysia had provided Windows/Linux Laptops or Powerbook for employees and test teleworking / working from home.
In Pandemic/state of emergency, there may be a curfew / restriction on people movement/closing of public transport, schools, offices.
Can this idea help reduce the pandemic and guarantee continous operation of the companies during the emergency?
From GlobeandMail:
The old handle "road warrior" takes on literal meaning in a world of tsunamis, terrorist bombs, mutant viruses, civil unrest and random assaults in increasingly high-risk destinations. If you'd rather hide under the bed and conduct your dealings on a laptop, nobody would bat an eyelid.
Providing security for itinerant employees has emerged as a priority for companies doing business in foreign destinations and as an independent growth industry.
