[VOIPSEC] Network Capacity During Emergencies

[Jonathan Zar]

I'd like to invite comment on the VOIPSEC list on what happens to VOIP
traffic during significant emergencies.
 
Are you seeing VOIP added to business continuity planning ?
 
In multinational operations with significant VOIP trunking, what happens if
there is a sudden spike in the VOIP traffic ?  
 
What would you recommend to your customers in the event data remains up when
other forms of communication fail ?
 
Finally, do you see overflow planning to allow employees to use alternative
VOIP systems in the event they are stranded and unable to get to approved
communication ?
 
An emergency might include a major natural disaster, pandemic or selective
infrastructure failure.
 
Your voice of experience either from practice, planning or statistical
analysis and modeling is invited on this thread.
 
Best Regards,
 
Jonathan Zar
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