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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