INTELLIGENT BRANDS // Green Technology
Vodacom uses its technology to help
fight against rhino poaching
T
he scourge of rhino poaching
remains problematic in South
Africa. To help combat this
challenge, Vodacom and Celcom have
now thrown their weight behind the
fight against anti-rhino poaching
operations by introducing an innovative
security measure for the Addo
Elephant National Park. This includes
the provision of mobile devices that
have been programmed with a Cmore
application software to help protect the
park from poachers. The smartphones
will enable real-time tracking of rangers
out in the veldt, which is crucial in the
safety and security environment.
The application also allows rangers to
enter information such as poaching
incidents, poacher sightings, carcass
locations or logging a patrol.
Addo Elephant National Park,
Conservation Manager, John Adendorff
says: “In the Addo scenario, ranger
teams need the ability to detect events,
follow forces in the field, collaborate
between one another and receive rapid
feedback. The Cmore enabled phones
will be issued per two-man patrol and
will be switched on automatically to
monitor the rangers’ positions, who
are able to plot any incidents they
come across in the field on the system.
If needed, additional forces can be
deployed immediately, effectively and
precisely through GPS coordinates.”
The application was developed by the
Council for Scientific and Industrial
Research (CSIR) and is an innovative
technology tool that is based on modern
web and mobile technology. In essence,
Cmore is a comprehensive portal
which allows for in-depth search and
visualisation of all Cmore related devices
such as tracking, incidents, positions of
interest and resources.
Vodacom Eastern Region, Executive
Head: CBU Sales and Marketing,
Travis Goate says: “In keeping with our
commitment to ensure that we use
our technology to change lives, this
partnership with Celcom and Addo
Elephant National Park is a perfect
demonstration of the transformative
power of technology.” n
The Cmore application software will enable park rangers to plot any incidents
and request additional forces immediately and precisely
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