Coronavirus outbreak: TCS, CTS keeping a watch over situation

Kolkata, Mar 14 () Global software firms TataConsultancy Services (TCS) and Cognizant Technology Solutions(CTS) said on Saturday that they are keeping a close watch onthe situation in wake of the coronavirus outbreak whichclaimed two lives India so far.

TCS is ensuring that the company's staff gets all theinformation and support they require.

"The health and safety of all TCS employees and theirfamilies are of utmost importance to us. We are workingclosely with all relevant local, regional and global, healthinstitutions and are implementing the latest recommendationsgiven to us," a TCS spokesperson said.

"In addition, we are also working closely with ourclients to coordinate any measures in this situation," thespokesperson added.

The company employs around 40,000 people in the city'sdevelopment centre.

"A dedicated cross-functional team is engaged in dailycontingency planning with various stakeholders to ensurecontinued services for our clients around the world," a CTSspokesperson said.

The spokesperson said that these plans, based onindividual client requirements, include preparations to enablesome associates to work remotely if required and appropriateand continue to closely monitor the progress of COVID-19.

The company has suspended non-essential businesstravel and travel to the most affected countries, he said.

CTS has more than 19,000 employees at its Kolkatacentre.

In West Bengal, no case of coronavirus has beendetected so far.

The government has also declared closure of allschools and colleges in the state from March 16 to March 31 asa precautionary measure. DCSBN SBN