{"id":47630,"date":"2022-02-08T14:47:21","date_gmt":"2022-02-08T06:47:21","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.upgrademag.com\/web\/?p=47630"},"modified":"2022-02-08T14:47:23","modified_gmt":"2022-02-08T06:47:23","slug":"cisco-deploys-konektado-serv-to-aid-in-typhoon-odette-rescue-operations","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.upgrademag.com\/web\/2022\/02\/08\/cisco-deploys-konektado-serv-to-aid-in-typhoon-odette-rescue-operations\/","title":{"rendered":"Cisco deploys Konektado SERV to aid in typhoon Odette rescue operations"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Cisco Philippines, with the support of business partners Ardent, Azimuth, and volunteer rescue group Team Patola deployed the Cisco Konektado Strategic Emergency Response Vehicle (SERV) at the start of the year to Bohol and Cebu after these areas were devastated by Typhoon Odette. The Konektado SERV is Cisco\u2019s communication solution designed especially for disaster response and mitigation. It is a van fully equipped with Cisco technology designed to establish connectivity even amidst power and signal outages to provide responders with a means to communicate with different teams on the ground. It is also capable of providing public WiFi so affected residents can reach out to their loved ones to assure them of their safety or ask for assistance.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

According to Cisco Philippines Managing Director Zaza Nicart, \u201cCommunication is vital post-disaster. At the onslaught, victims need to be able to call for help, the government must be able to do risk assessments remotely, and it is the only way for the community to take part in relief operations.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Parts of Bohol and Cebu were massively ravaged by Typhoon Odette and it resulted in the loss of power and communication lines. While members of the Office of Civil Defense (OCD) were on field for disaster response measures, their headquarters in Cebu was also damaged and posed critical challenges in the coordination and assessment of other affected areas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In a statement, Trinidad Bohol Mayor Judith Cajes said that, \u201cIn cooperation with the Office of Civil Defense (OCD), Azimuth has deployed people to operate the Cisco Konektado SERV in Trinidad starting January 1, 2022. By this time, the said satellite services were very helpful to the Local Government Unit (LGU) and the Trinidadnons since there were no internet and network signals in the area.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The catastrophic state of these provinces prompted Cisco and its partners to activate the Konektado SERV. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cKonektado SERV was built to provide responders with the necessary connectivity and communication tools during the most critical hours post-disaster. The OCD team was able to setup their command center and communicate with their teams on-ground to report real-time updates. This allowed the team to identify possible landing zones for relief and rescue operations,\u201d Nicart shared. The solution was able to provide internet accessibility to the victims by aggregating existing cellular signals through a satellite designed by WIT Satellite.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

According to Azimuth Managing Director Bo Miranda, \u201cThe main objective of the deployment was to connect the OCD to the local government unit, but we were able to extend the service to residents as well. Public internet was provided during certain hours of the day for families to reach out to their loved ones nationwide and abroad.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Among others, the Cisco Konektado SERV featured voice-over internet protocol, which was capable of routing incoming and outgoing voice calls with telephone lines using the internet signal provided by the satellite.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cKonektado SERV is a crucial tool in today\u2019s Disaster Response Capability. It will bridge communication between the local government unit, its people, and the response teams to ensure an efficient and appropriate multi-sectoral response. It gives hope and high morale to the affected regions as well,\u201d Team Patola Chief Benjo Ramos underscored.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The van\u2019s advanced technology consisted of LED monitors, network switches and routers, as well as a Very Small Aperture (VSAT) with 4mbps internet, which supported immediate communication requirements for the disaster response team on-ground.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cAside from being able to submit reports and meet deadlines, the [Cisco Konektado SERV] service has provided relief to the anxious hearts of Trinidadnons who, for several days after the typhoon, was worried about the status and condition of their loved ones left in Trinidad,\u201d Mayor Judith Cajes added.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cisco\u2019s decision to conduct its response operations as soon as Typhoon Odette hit is a testament to Cisco\u2019s commitment to drive inclusive recovery in the Philippines. \u201cNow is the time for critical public-private coordination. Working hand in hand with the public sector, we each have a role to play and resources that can be leveraged to protect our most vulnerable communities in times of need,\u201d Nicart emphasized.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Konektado SERV deployment is a result of UGNAYAN 2030, Cisco\u2019s country digital acceleration program pillared by connectivity, collaboration, and cybersecurity. \u201cCisco\u2019s purpose is fueled by what we believe, and these beliefs inform how we act as a business\u2014 including doing our part for the community in supporting disaster response,\u201d Nicart concluded.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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