Communications is critical for businesses and public sector organizations during normal operations, but it is even more critical when a disaster strikes or other disruptive event occurs. A disruptive event usually requires immediate attention; emergency teams need to be called out, suppliers and partners need to be notified, employees need to be accounted for and provided specific information or tasks, and customers and citizens need to be notified. No business can afford to lose its ability to communicate. To avoid being disconnected when a crisis arises requires a close inspection and periodic review of your communications continuity plan. It is not only good business, but a moral obligation to be able to answer these five questions:
- Will you be prepared to quickly establish communications for your emergency response or disaster recovery centers?
- Will you be able to talk across phone lines and multiple radio interfaces to achieve interoperability across jurisdictions if the situation requires it?
- Will you be able to set up operations quickly at a temporary location to maintain critical operations or to provide service to citizens or customers?
- Do you need to be prepared for a more pervasive event where you cannot rely solely on terrestrial communication means?
- Can you account for all of your employees?
With the Avaya Mobile Communication System as part of your business/operations continuity plans, you will be prepared to communicate when communications matters most. Its use of Satellite or traditional connectivity and the mobility applications and flexibility provided by Communication Manager make the Avaya Mobile Communication System something you can count on. | 
