Cisco Telepresence

Cisco and Swisscom are equipping 200 pharmacies in Switzerland with Cisco TelePresence video communication systems.

Government agencies and large enterprises use IT and the ICT infrastructure to increase productivity and operational efficiency. The Defense industry use IT in much the same way, but it can also help save or protect lives. In an interview with eGov Innovation, Andre Obradovic, Director, Defense Initiative at Cisco, explained key trends that are taking shape in the defense sector.

The creation of new cities primarily in the developing world undoubtedly puts a strain on government resources and has wide-ranging implications on how governments manage urbanization and how the mass of city dwellers will get to live in the new urban spaces. Dr. Steve Hodgkinson, research director, Ovum Australia and New Zealand, says that technology can, and should make a difference in cities in the same way it makes a difference to organizations.

Video conferencing, which was first used in business and corporate environments, is now being used widely in hospitals to improve clinical collaboration, connect medical teams and professionals, facilitate training for doctors and medical personnel and deliver solutions virtually across geographies.