Ben Uzor Jr
Cisco, a leader in networking solutions has announced that the installation of Cisco TelePresence exchanges in its Lagos office. The TelePresence solution offers a live, face-to-face experience that enables people from different offices around the world to meet virtually using the power of video conferencing. The ‘real-life’ meeting experience provided by the TelePresence technology is delivered through ultra-high-definition video that reveals subtle facial expression conveying nonverbal reaction.
Furthermore, spatial audio allows the transmission of every nuance of the conversation and enables participants to interact as they would in person. This however marks the second major deployment of the TelePresence solution in Nigeria following the announcement, in April 2010, that MTN had become the first service provider in the country to offer public Cisco TelePresence rooms in three locations: the Southern Sun Hotel in Lagos, the Sheraton Hotel in Abuja and the Le Meridian Hotel in Port Harcourt.
With this solution, Nigerian businesses seeking ways to reduce travel costs amidst unfavourable economic conditions can do this without necessarily constituting a downside to employee productivity. But more importantly, the TelePresence solution will also facilitate a greener company environment by reducing its carbon footprint. It will bridge geographical divides, by enabling highly secure virtual meetings with multiple locations inside or outside the corporate firewall.
Besides, with the MainOne cable now live and its 1, 920 Gbps, 7000 kilometres long, submarine fibre optic cable system linking West Africa to Europe active; the company has also revealed plans to drive content through the cable to consumers. According to Cisco, the wide adoption of collaborative solutions, like Cisco TelePresence, in all sectors from education, to health and entertainment, will help drive economic growth in Nigeria as well as make it a true globally connected nation.
Den Sullivan, chief information officer, emerging markets, Cisco who spoke to newsmen via a live video conferencing (TelePresence) session between Brussels, Belgium and Lagos, noted that the deployment of Cisco TelePresence technology can now be increased significantly throughout the sub-Saharan African region with the arrival of submarine cables which offer high bandwidth at attractive prices.
“Cisco’s vision is to be the leading enabler of ICT and broadband acceleration in emerging markets through innovative, scalable, high-value technology offerings and solutions. This Cisco TelePresence solution will not only transform the way business is conducted in Africa but also help make vital services like healthcare and education more accessible to those who need them most”, he added.
In the same vein, Richard Edet, managing director, Cisco Nigeria said that the solution will have a transformational impact all sectors of Nigerian society from healthcare and education to safety and citizen inclusion. “Healthcare professionals, for example, will soon be able to collaborate more easily, regardless of location, thereby improving both the timeliness and the quality of care delivered and patients will be able to access physicians and specialists from remote locations.
“Likewise, for educational establishment, Cisco TelePresence will help transform the learning environment, providing a means to bring education to remote locations and also connect with colleges, institutions and tutors from around the world. With the adoption of TelePresence, Nigeria is set to mark its 50 years of independence milestone by becoming a truly smart and connected nation”, he concluded.
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