Enabling collaboration across non-profits and companies serving communities around the world with information technology solutions, NetHope and its partner organizations received connectivity capabilities from ITC Global in responding to the West African Ebola crisis.
Disaster Relief
Custom connectivity capabilities while responding to the West African Ebola crisis.
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Requirements
Communications technology supporting first responders serving West African communities impacted by the Ebola epidemic
Rapid deployment of solution as crisis situation unfolded
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Solution
Discounted and free equipment and network services provided for extended use to multiple NetHope organizations throughout the duration of the epidemic.
Equipment including a C-band system and Ku-band trailer system.
Standard bandwidth packages
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Outcome
Established connectivity for those struggling to support the critical nature of the situation
Facilitated an expedited response and helped make deployments possible
Ultimately enabled delivery coordination for healthcare services, food, water, shelter services and critical data transmission for research and measures to contain the outbreak