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Dag Nielsen Ericsson Response2004-05-11 1
ERICSSON RESPONSE
Dag Nielsen
Technology to the benefit of the Society
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Humanitarian disaster preparedness and response program
Ericsson Volunteers, Equipment and other resources Local, regional and global programs
UN, Red Cross/Crescent, SRSA, TSF …, Private sector
E.g. we do what we are good at!
Ericsson Response?
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Faster and more efficient communications in disasters
Engaged and involved employees that contribute to the well-being of the community
Be a global advocate for social responsibility
Why Ericsson Response?
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Response experience
Equipment and tools have to be• Easy to install, operate and maintain
• Robust for tough conditions
• COS equipment when possible
• Low cost
• Easy to ship / transport
Some examples from • Afghanistan
• Tanzania
• and the IT University / KTH
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AfghanistanTemporary GSM network with the United Nations' World Food Program in Kabul, Afghanistan. Provided services for all humanitarian organizations and the interim government.
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TanzaniaImproved the communication for the relief workers in north western Tanzania, extending existing GSM network to refugee areas
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WIDERWireless LAN to keep local traffic local between relief organizations in disaster areas
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WIDER / VoIPImproved voice communication between organizations in disaster areas
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Conclusion• Afghanistan
Without local infrastructure Can be done anywhere Commercial system in place after 6
months
• Tanzania IT to refugee schools Internet connection Local community Anywhere
• Wider / VoIP Low cost, easy to implement and
operate Connects to existing networks when
more appropriate Use when cellular network not available