HumaniNet ICT Information Service
The HumaniNet ICT Information Service is designed for humanitarian
and missionary field teams and managers. The information
presented here was selected for its usefulness to humanitarian
organizations and offers practical assistance on information
and communications technologies (ICT). We include feedback,
tips, and articles from field users, and we welcome their
inputs.
Since we cannot test and verify all of this information,
we remind users and other readers to verify all information
independently before using it for purchasing or operational
decisions.
Aid and relief workers, such
as Scott Crickmore of CRWRC (picture above) need affordable
Internet access wherever they work. They seldom have staff
resources or time to find solutions that work in the field.
Our Satcom section is designed
to help people who need these answers. Read
more...
Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
You may download a presentation (6.25 Mb pdf file) by David Gadsden and Scott Moore of ESRI on the ArcGIS Server solution. HumaniNet and partners are investigating ways to utilize this proven technology for information management in disaster relief and complex humanitarian emergencies.
Using the internet for voice communication can dramatically
lower telecommunications costs, especially for international
work. Read more...
Personal Digital Assistants (PDAs) are becoming essential
devices in the field. But how do you know which device fits
your specific needs and field situations? Read
more...
Global Internet Access
The Network
Startup Resource Center (NSRC) provides technical and
engineering assistance to international networking initiatives
building access to the public Internet, especially to academic/research
institutions and non-governmental organizations (NGOs).
Their Global
Database of Internet Service Providers and Connectivity
Info provides very useful information on Internet access
and service providers in most countries.
We are researching new tools that help aid and relief personnel
to deliver health and medical care in regions of limited
infrastructure. In our Medical Technology section, we have
outlined some of the many promising solutions that are in
test or actual use. We welcome all inputs and comments that
will help us expand this section. Read
more...
Satellite terminals, VoIP, and PDAs provide new ways to
communicate from remote locations. But at some point,
the batteries run out, and you have to recharge. Read
more... |
