The UN has requested Ericsson to deploy its Ericsson Response organization to aid relief work in disaster-stricken Haiti. Ericsson has had 20 volunteers on standby and will now send four telecom experts to set up a container-based mini GSM-System to enable mobile communication in the area. Personnel and equipment will arrive in Haiti using UN transportation.
Rima Qureshi, Head of Ericsson Response, says, "We know from past experience how important it is for aid workers to coordinate the rescue operation using mobile communications. Aid workers can get their work done faster if we can provide them with the tools to get quickly in touch with the outside world, each other and those most affected by the emergency."
In 2009, Ericsson Response supported relief work in Kongo, Sudan, Indonesia and Philippines. Ericsson Response was formed in 2000 and is the result of a conviction in Ericsson that telecommunication expertise is needed during times of disaster and has formed partnerships with international organizations such as the UN.
Ericsson is the world\\'s leading provider of technology and services to telecom operators. It is the leader in 2G, 3G and 4G mobile technologies and provides support for networks with over 1 billion subscribers and has a leading position in managed services. The company\\'s portfolio comprises of mobile and fixed network infrastructure, telecom services, software, broadband and multimedia solutions for operators, enterprises and the media industry. The Sony Ericsson and ST-Ericsson joint ventures provide consumers with feature-rich personal mobile devices.
