[VOIPSEC] Network Capacity During Emergencies

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----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Jonathan Zar" <jonathan.zar at voipsa.org>
To: <voipsec at voipsa.org>
Sent: Wednesday, May 10, 2006 4:08 PM
Subject: [VOIPSEC] Network Capacity During Emergencies


>
> 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 ?

Based on over 400 cases in DK, I can say that none of these had any 
continuity planning - VoIP or other...


>
> In multinational operations with significant VOIP trunking, what happens 
> if
> there is a sudden spike in the VOIP traffic ?

Potential delay - maybe overflow....


>
> What would you recommend to your customers in the event data remains up 
> when
> other forms of communication fail ?

As a Consultant I would recommend them to take a good look at there SLA 
agreement... lol :))


>
> 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 ?

If you are referring to MSN, Skype or other then NO, it's not the way to go. 
Advise the customer to implement a PSTN fallback solution.


> An emergency might include a major natural disaster, pandemic or selective
> infrastructure failure.

Yes it just might - that's why VoIP needs to be implemented (and therefore 
treated) as a part of any nation's critical infrastructure. I am personally 
working on a nested MPLS solution in Denmark, the "IP-matrix" concept.


>
> 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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