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the remote conservancies , allowing the rangers to communicate with each other if any suspicious behaviour occurs .
All the information from each conservancy will come into the main Joint Operations Centre . A satellite joint operation centre in the neighbouring reserves connects to the main Joint Operations Centre through a point-tomultipoint network . Livestream video and the infrastructure of reliable solar power and masts enable communication .
Ruth Rowan , CMO , NTT Ltd , said : “ I am proud of the work we are doing to protect the wildlife and communities devastated by poaching across Africa . It ’ s proof that when working together we can change the course of the future and do great things . We ’ ll continue to work with the team in Northern Kenya to develop technology that further protects against poaching .”
Partnering with Cisco , NTT Ltd has architected a solution connecting multiple types of technology . It tracks the movement of people , identifying those with dubious intent , helping pre-empt harm to the animals .
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AN ONLINE SOFTWARE TOOL CALLED EARTHRANGER ALLOWS RANGERS TO COLLECT , INTEGRATE AND DISPLAY ALL HISTORICAL AND REAL-TIME DATA AVAILABLE FROM THE RESERVE SO THEY CAN KEEP TRACK OF PAST INCIDENCES AND RESPOND ADEQUATELY IN A TIMELY MANNER .
and Cisco have joined forces to create a safer , more prosperous , and sustainable world for future generations . Connected Conservation mirrors the innovation we deliver our clients by using cutting-edge technology to solve their business needs , empower local communities , and protect endangered species . We ’ re extremely proud to expand Connected Conservation into Northern Kenya .”
Having well-trained and equipped rangers is an important start . So too is secure habitat and good rhino monitoring , so that conservancies know exactly where the rhinos are and how they ’ re-breeding . Making sure that the communities living near rhino habitats see and feel the benefits of conservation is another critical factor in preventing people from turning to poaching or encroaching on rhino habitat . Education is important – both in countries where rhinos live , but also in Asia , where consumer demand for rhino horn is highest . Captive breeding or intensive management for the rarest species is also vital to maintain genetic diversity and prevent the species from dying out . •
The innovative application of multiple technologies dramatically reduces the number of incursions . The technologies included : IT infrastructure , managed services , data analytics , multiscreen communication , secure network and data flow , a point-to-point reserve network , CCTV cameras and biometric scanning .
Rowan added that : “ The effectiveness of Connected Conservation has been proven in South Africa so to expand it to Kenya is fantastic . To help reduce the ongoing threat , we need to arm even more reserves with the knowledge and tools to protect animals . Together we can not only drastically reduce poaching numbers , but eradicate it all together .”
Chris Panzeca , Senior Director , Global Strategic Partner Sales , Cisco , said : “ NTT
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