Spectrum Management System for Developing Countries (SMS4DC) - Version 2.0<BR/>The Telecommunication Development Bureau (BDT) of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) has released the second version of a harmonized, efficient, automated technical administrative tool for spectrum management in developing countries under the brand name SMS4DC (Spectrum Management System for Developing Countries). SMS4DC is a practical, user-friendly tool that is a great advance on the previous ITU spectrum planning product WinBASMS, offering more advanced and powerful functions. This second version of SMS4DC covers terrestrial fixed, mobile, sound and television broadcasting services in the bands above 30 MHz, including GE-06 as well as satellite Earth stations in space service.
SMS4DC is sold as an integrated software package on CD-ROM, containing the software, a user manual and a digital terrain map of the world. SMS4DC software is available in English only, with the user manual also in English.
No facilities or services regarding data migration or specific software support or training are included in this publication. It may be necessary for some users to obtain assistance in order to take full advantage of SMS4DC. ITU invites users having special needs to contact BDT to discuss specific assistance possibilities.
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Geneva, 22 May 2008
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The International Telecommunication Union has deployed 100 satellite terminals to
help restore vital communication links in the aftermath of the severe earthquake that
struck central China on 12 May 2008. The 8.0-magnitude quake in Sichuan province of
China killed more than 40 000 people and injured hundreds of thousands, with many
still missing ten days after the tragedy. The quake, which destroyed infrastructure
and telecommunications lines, disrupted electricity and transport, brought down buildings
and rendered nearly 5 million people homeless, is the country's worst natural disaster
in three decades.<br>
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With the restoration of communication links, designated government officials and other
humanitarian agencies are now able to more efficiently coordinate relief operations.
The mobile satellite terminals are easily transported by road and air to be used both
by humanitarian workers and the victims of this disaster.
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For more information go to TMCnet at <a href="http://asia.tmcnet.com/news/2008/05/22/3460835.htm">http://asia.tmcnet.com/news/2008/05/22/3460835.htm</a>
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22nd May 2008
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The International Telecommunication Union (ITU) has deployed 100 satellite phones
to help restore vital communication links in the aftermath of the severe earthquake
that struck central China. The quake, which destroyed infrastructure and telecommunications
lines, disrupted electricity and transport, brought down buildings and rendered nearly
5 million people homeless, is the country's worst natural disaster in three decades.
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With the restoration of communication links, designated government officials and other
humanitarian agencies are now able to more efficiently coordinate relief operations.
The mobile satellite terminals are easily transported by road and air to be used both
by humanitarian workers and the victims of this disaster.able to more efficiently
coordinate relief operations. The mobile satellite terminals are easily transported
by road and air to be used both by humanitarian workers and the victims of this disaster.
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The International Telecommunication Union (ITU) has deployed 100 satellite terminals
in China to help restore vital communication links in the aftermath of the severe
earthquake that hit on May 12, the UN agency said on Thursday.
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The 8.0-magnitude quake in the southwest Sichuan province killed tens of thousands
of people and also destroyed infrastructure and telecommunications lines, disrupted
electricity and transport.
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The mobile satellite terminals are easily transported by road and air to be used both
by humanitarian workers and the victims of this disaster.
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With the restoration of communication links, designated government officials and other
humanitarian agencies are now able to more efficiently coordinate relief operations,
ITU said in a statement.<br>
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<strong>For more information, go to People's Daily Online at </strong><a href="http://english.peopledaily.com.cn/90001/90776/6416624.html"><strong>http://english.peopledaily.com.cn/90001/90776/6416624.html</strong></a>
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Source: Reliefweb
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Date: 22 May 2008
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Emergency health kits capable of providing assistance to 30,000 people for up to one
month have been rushed into the quake-affected areas of Sichuan province in China
by the United Nations World Health Organization (WHO).
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One hundred satellite terminals have been deployed to provide accurate coordination
of relief and rescue operations by the UN International Telecommunication Union (ITU),
as UN aid agencies continue their humanitarian efforts.
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State media report that over 41,000 people lost their lives as a result of the massive
temblor on 12 May, which measured 7.8 on the Richter scale. Some 32,000 people are
missing, while more than 250,000 others have sustained injuries. Roughly 5 million
people have been left homeless.
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ITU said the 100 mobile satellite terminals they are supplying are easily transported
by road and air and can be used by both humanitarian workers and quake victims.
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‘I would like to assure the Government that ITU is ready to provide expertise in carrying
out telecommunication network damage assessments aimed at paving the way for the rehabilitation
of the damaged telecommunications structure,’ said Sami Al Basheer Al Morshid, Director
of ITU’s Telecommunication Development Bureau.
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The hand-held Thuraya satellite phones use both satellite and GSM networks and can
provide accurate GPS coordinates to support relief and rescue efforts.
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<strong>For more information, go to Reliefweb at </strong><a href="http://www.reliefweb.int/rw/RWB.NSF/db900SID/EGUA-7EVNSV?OpenDocument"><strong>http://www.reliefweb.int/rw/RWB.NSF/db900SID/EGUA-7EVNSV?OpenDocument</strong></a>
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Monday, 19 May 2008, 11:38
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The International Telecommunication Union has deployed 100 satellite terminals to
help restore vital communication links in the aftermath of Cyclone Nargis that hit
Myanmar on 2 May with devastating effect in Yangon and the low-lying Irrawaddy delta
region.
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With the restoration of communication links, designated government officials and other
humanitarian agencies are able to more efficiently coordinate relief operations. The
mobile terminals are easily transported by road and air to be used both by humanitarian
workers and the victims of this disaster.
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Tin Htwe, director-general of the Posts & Telecommunications Department of Myanmar,
comments: "In the light of the level of damage caused by Nargis, we warmly welcome
ITU's offer of assistance."<br>
Cosmas Zavazava, chief of ITU's Division for Emergency Telecommunications, says: "In
confronting the global challenge of climate change, we are intensifying our activities
in integrating information and communication technologies in disaster preparedness,
including early warning and disaster relief, so as to save human lives.<br>
"Since July last year, we have provided ICT relief services to the Americas, Africa,
and Asia and Pacific regions." ITU is providing both Thuraya hand-held satellite phones
and Inmarsat Global Area Network (GAN) terminals.<br>
"The Thuraya satellite phones use both satellite and GSM networks and also provide
accurate GPS positioning coordinates to aid relief and rescue. The Inmarsat GAN terminals
are mainly used for voice communications and, for high-speed data. ITU pays for all
expenses, including transportation of the equipment and usage."
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<strong>For more information, go to IT-Online at </strong><a href="http://it-online.co.za/content/view/287432/142/"><strong>http://it-online.co.za/content/view/287432/142/</strong></a>
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<strong>News, Disaster Management, ITU, Satellite, Myanmar</strong>: Controversy has
marked the relief efforts in Myanmar's recent cyclone tragedy. One encouraging sign
is that ITU satellite terminals are restoring vital communications links. The International
Telecommunication Union has deployed 100 satellite terminals to help restore vital
communication links in the aftermath of Cyclone Nargis which hit Myanmar on May 2
with devastating effect in Yangon and the low-lying Irrawaddy delta region.
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Thousands were killed, and thousands more are injured and missing. High winds cut
electricity and destroyed roads and communications links, hampering the coordination
and delivery of assistance. With the restoration of communication links, designated
government officials and other humanitarian agencies are able to more efficiently
coordinate relief operations. The mobile terminals are easily transported by road
and air to be used both by humanitarian workers and the victims of this disaster.
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"I am very disturbed by the high frequency of disasters across the globe," said Sami
Al Basheer Al Morshid, Director of ITU's Telecommunication Development Bureau. "This
particular disaster, like the tsunami of 2004, struck on a weekend when most of the
agencies that could provide assistance least expected it." Expressing his deep condolences
to the government and people of Myanmar, Mr Al Basheer said: "I am however, heartened
by the fact that ITU was one of the very first agencies to arrive in Myanmar with
telecommunications resources."
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<strong>For more information, go to Developing Telecoms at <a href="http://www.developingtelecoms.com/content/view/1240/26/">http://www.developingtelecoms.com/content/view/1240/26/</a></strong>
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