IT companies enabling remote work, energy-saving measures amid Middle East tensions: Nasscom
Nasscom noted that the technology sector continues to operate on well-established hybrid work models, with organisations calibrating WFH and in-office arrangements based on role requirements and customer needs.
Amid ongoing tensions in the Middle East, Indian technology companies are adopting prudent management measures, including enabling remote or hybrid work, IT industry body Nasscom said on Monday.
In a statement, the association noted that the technology sector continues to operate on well-established hybrid work models, with organisations calibrating WFH and in-office arrangements based on role requirements and customer needs.
"In light of the ongoing Middle East tensions, companies have adopted prudent energy management measures across campuses, including optimising non-essential consumption, rationalising select facility services, and enabling remote or hybrid work where operationally appropriate to reduce overall energy usage and commuting," Nasscom said.
Terming the geopolitical scenario an "evolving situation", Nasscom said it is closely monitoring developments and is engaged with industry stakeholders and government authorities to ensure a "coordinated and responsible response" to the situation.
With over 3,500 member companies, Nasscom represents India's $315-billion technology industry.
Nasscom's statement comes after Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday called for measures by citizens to overcome the challenges and to help the country.
Addressing a rally organised by Telangana BJP in Hyderabad, he suggested measures, including judicious use of petrol and diesel, using metro rail services in cities, carpooling, maximum use of EVs, utilising railway services to send parcels, and working from home to save foreign exchange.
When there is pressure on the supply chain, difficulties increase despite various measures by the government to overcome the crisis, he said.
"That's why, during the global crisis, keeping the country above all else, we have to take resolutions," he said.
"We developed work from home, virtual meetings, video conferencing and many other methods during Covid. We got habituated to it. The need of the hour is to resume those methods," he said.