Cisco as a "First Responder"?

Wed Aug 31 13:17:40 UTC 2005

> ...that talks about all of the "gee whiz" tech stuff
> that is getting deployed to assist in the aftermath of
> Katrina:

Turn walkie-talkies into VoIP devices
http://www.dingotel.com/2way/index.asp

Satellite IP modems
http://www.starband.com/residential/index.asp

Mobile WiFi mesh networks
http://www.packethop.com/products/
http://www.rajant.com/models.htm

And there is all kinds of rechargeable battery
technology and fuel-cell technology that is capable
of powering these devices. Solar cell rechargers,
hand crank rechargers, etc.

In addition to first aid kits and fire extinguishers
in your offices, why not keep a backpack or two
with this kind of technology and get together twice
a year with your local competitors to exercise it
all.

--Michael Dillon