{"id":169835,"date":"2017-04-12T08:14:27","date_gmt":"2017-04-12T06:14:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/?p=169835"},"modified":"2017-04-12T08:31:59","modified_gmt":"2017-04-12T06:31:59","slug":"innovative-new-technology-creates-a-safe-haven-for-the-rhino","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/industry-news\/169835\/innovative-new-technology-creates-a-safe-haven-for-the-rhino\/","title":{"rendered":"Innovative new technology creates a safe-haven for the rhino"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"http:\/\/tracker.mybroadband.co.za\/\/track.php?page=aHR0cDovL3d3dy5kaW1lbnNpb25kYXRhLmNvbS8?source=Article%201%20of%201\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Dimension Data<\/strong><\/a> and Cisco joined forces to protect the rhino by harnessing some of the world\u2019s most sophisticated technology.<\/p>\n<p>The two companies have deployed the technology in an unnamed private game reserve adjacent to the world-renowned Kruger National Park<\/p>\n<p>This proactive approach intercepts poachers before they harm the animal by focusing on tracking people and leaving the rhino to roam freely.<\/p>\n<p>Darting the rhinos with tranquillizers to insert sensors into their horns or insert a chip under their skin can be stressful and risky for the animal.<\/p>\n<p>But this Connected Conservation technology is completely non-invasive, and instead, aims to proactively track people instead of rhinos, and stop people entering the reserve illegally.<\/p>\n<p>The game reserve is situated in a very remote location, and communication among park rangers and control office was limited due to the lack of basic technology infrastructure.<\/p>\n<p>Using Dimension Data\u2019s solutions, game rangers can use data analytics to monitor the entry and exit of people visiting the game reserve and turn the data into actionable information.<\/p>\n<p>The solution employs:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A secure park area network<\/li>\n<li>Data collection and analysis via CCTV\/biometric scanning<\/li>\n<li>Wi-Fi and local area networks at each entrance<\/li>\n<li>LORA technology throughout the reserve<\/li>\n<li>Sensors on the reserve periphery and for tracking vehicles entering and exiting the reserve<\/li>\n<li>Thermal imaging along the park perimeter<\/li>\n<li>Connection to a national database<\/li>\n<li>Multiple devices with access to all data<\/li>\n<li>Threat alerts to help proactive decision making<\/li>\n<li>Automatic backup and continuous system availability<\/li>\n<li>Predictive modelling<\/li>\n<li>Helicopters to ensure prompt response to identified threats<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Dimension Data is passionate about protecting South Africa\u2019s wildlife heritage for future generations and believes that technology can solve critical environmental challenges.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWith this project, we\u2019re starting a groundswell of real change in conservation, demonstrating the capacity to protect not only the rhino but also other endangered animals, in more geographies,\u201d said Bruce Watson, Group Executive, Cisco Alliance: Dimension Data.<\/p>\n<p>Over time, the technology will be replicated in other reserves in South Africa, Africa, and globally.<\/p>\n<p>This intends to not only protect rhinos, but conserve other endangered species including elephants, lions, pangolin, tigers in India and Asia, and even sea rays in the ocean.<\/p>\n<p>For more information about the technology used to protect the rhinos, visit the <a href=\"http:\/\/tracker.mybroadband.co.za\/\/track.php?page=aHR0cDovL3d3dy5kaW1lbnNpb25kYXRhLmNvbS8?source=Article%201%20of%201\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Dimension Data website<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Watch the video below to see the Connected Conservation technology in action.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Connected Conservation - a pilot project to safeguard threatened rhino\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/livY4cZLz10?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; 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