Nortel Networks Tackles Floods, Drought with Integrated Communications Network

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Nortel is building a converged voice, data, and multimedia networking infrastructure to track the flood control and drought relief systems of five major mainland water resource utilities in China. The project aims to help the utilities monitor the mainland's flood-prone and drought-stricken areas. This is a significant development, as floods, typhoons, and landslides triggered by heavy rains have already affected 27 of the mainland's 31 provinces this year. On the other hand, some areas are suffering from drought. Nortel's collaboration with the water resources department of Anhui province, which implemented a Nortel-based provincial network for a flood control and drought relief set-up covering the Huai and Yangzi rivers last year, demonstrates the company's proven track record in the water resources industry.

Key Takeaways:

  • Nortel is building a converged voice, data, and multimedia networking infrastructure to track the flood control and drought relief systems of five major mainland water resource utilities in China.
  • The project involves monitoring the mainland's flood-prone and drought-stricken areas, with the aim of helping utilities protect lives at risk during rainy and dry seasons.
  • Nortel has a proven track record in the water resources industry, as demonstrated by its collaboration with the water resources department of Anhui province.
  • The company's technology will be used to help the utilities protect business-critical information, streamline communication, and drive cost efficiencies.
  • Nortel's new contract builds on an earlier project with the water resources department of Anhui, highlighting the company's commitment to supporting China's water resources industry.

Statistics:

  • 27 of the mainland's 31 provinces have been affected by floods, typhoons, and landslides triggered by heavy rains this year.
  • More than 80% of all existing information at enterprises consists of unstructured data, including e-mail, notes, chat, photographs, marketing material, and presentation material.

Sources:

  • "Nortel to build integrated communications network for China's water resource utilities"
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