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S AV I N G E N DA N G E R E D S P E C I E S

Cisco Systems and Dimension Data have been collaborating and innovating for over 25 years in what they
describe as a highly compatible and productive partnership. Their innovative frameworks frequently combine
their technology, people, and devices for an Internet of
Things solution, such as greater connectivity for isolated
breast cancer patients, transponders on bicycles for the
riders in the Tour de France, communication solutions
for World Cup soccer games, and smart cities technology-to name just a few. The companies then collaborated
with conservationists, the local community, and park
personnel to create "Connected Conservation" to stop
poachers in their tracks. The replicable, proactive, hightech park security model is an out-of-the-box solution
that combines a digital infrastructure, hybrid cloud, and
cyber security. It was nominated for a 2017 ASAP Alliance for Corporate Social Responsibility Award.
"The project emerged as a great use-case opportunity for
Cisco and Dimension Data to demonstrate ... our technologies, architectures, solutions, and services and to

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prove the validity of this use case in an industry practice,"
explains Steve McGarr, senior director of the Cisco global partner organization. "These network architectures,
sensors, IoT software, and the deployment methodology
have broad applications in border security, mining, and a
variety of industries. We wanted to demonstrate that these
emerging technologies would have applicability in industry while, frankly, doing good-to solve rhino poaching,
something that our Chris Dedicoat [EVP, worldwide sales
and field operations at Cisco Systems] calls 'One of the
world's greatest embarrassments.' "
The multi-partner collaboration was primarily implemented by Dimension Data's onsite team, which uses
cloud technology for data collection and backup. Trained
game reserve personnel run the jointly designed IT infrastructure that uses Cisco core routing and wireless
software with WiFi and LANs at four entry points, GPS
systems, biometrics, sensors, thermal cameras, CCTV,
electronic fencing, and sniffer dogs. The control room
has management control software and 24 screens to



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