Feedback from small businesses reveals that concerns over the travel disruption expected during the London 2012 Games is seeing them starting to prepare offices andequip staff to allow work forces to work remotely.

It comes as research by the London Chamber of Commerce and Industry finds that with less than a year to go until London 2012 over half of small businesses are already preparing for the impact of the Games following publicity around the year to go mark. An estimated 7million extra people are expected in and around the Capital during the Games are.

PIXmania-PRO is reporting a sales surge in a number of different products. Specifically webcams, which are perfect for video conferencing and VOIP calls; wireless routers for wifi connections at home and network storage facilities for filing work documents remotely.  In response to the surge in demand, PIXmania-PRO will be extending specific promotions and discounts on relevant products in the run up to the London 2012 Games.

Olivier Chameyrat, managing director at PIXmania, explains: “Small businesses are able to adapt quicker and are more flexible when it comes to changing their working practices.  Using reliable and efficient technology is essential to make remote-working convenient for staff members.  It also allows for a more flexible working environment where employees can easily access their emails from home or on the move.”

PIXmania- PRO’s top 5 remote working products:

1. Laptops such as a Dell Inspiron Q15R

2. Webcams for video and VOIP conferencing such as the Logitch ProC910

3. NETGEAR Mini Switch Ethernet Gigabit 8 ports 10/100/1000 Mb GS60

4. 1TB external hard drive for increased storage

5. Plantronics C65 microphone-headset