Protecting Endangered Species With IoT
Dimension Data, in collaboration with Cisco Systems, is doubling down on the Internet of Things by using sensor, networks and data analytics tools to protect endangered rhinoceroses in South Africa.
Many rhinos are in danger of being poached for their horns. To help prevent poaching, Dimension Data is leveraging IoT technology, allowing officials to track and monitor individuals who enter and exit the gates in the unnamed South African private game reserve where the rhinos live.
Dimension Data and Cisco gathered information from game rangers, security personnel and control center teams – and created a secure Reserve Area Network [with] installed Wi-Fi hotspots around key points in the reserve. The two companies also worked to incorporate drones with infrared cameras, thermal imaging, vehicle tracking sensors and seismic sensors on the network.
As part of the weekly IoT Channel Chronicles series, CRN talked with Grant Sainsbury, senior vice president of strategic services at Dimension Data Americas about the unique system.
