Institute of IT Professionals New Zealand

National Series: ICT Earthquake response

ICT Earthquake response

In this presentation, Urban Search and Rescue ICT Team Member Steve Davis takes a look at how ICT is used in the response to the Christchurch Earthquakes. Steve was heavily involved as a Civil Defence USAR Response team member and assisted the NZ Red Cross.

ICT when used in the immediate aftermath of a disaster has many similarities to day to day use, but there are some significant and interesting differences as well. Steve will give an overview background in Emergency/Disaster management and his and other ICT teams' roles in the responses in September and February.

This presentation has changed from that originally advertised due to unforeseen circumstances.

5:30pm for a 6pm start. Light refreshments included.

About the Speaker:

Steve Davis has a background in Radio Communications and IT spanning more than 25 years and has been putting this to use in the fields of Emergency Management and Disaster Response through a number of agencies over the past 18 years.

Steve is actively involved in Civil Defence as a part of NZ Response Team 11, adding his technical input to the USAR and General rescue skills that he has trained for with the team.

Steve is also a member of NZ Red Cross's first International Emergency Response Unit, providing IT & Telecommunications support in times of a major disaster. Through Davis Networking, Steve provides training, consulting and contracting services in a range of fields in the ICT and Emergency Management sectors.

The 2012 IITP National Event Series

The 2012 IITP National Event Series includes the following upcoming presentations:

• July: ICT Earthquake response from Steve Davis, USAR and Red Cross
• August: Advanced open networks from Steve Cotter, CEO of REANNZ
• Sept: Security update from Andy Prow, CEO of Auro Information Security
• Oct: Managing BYOD from Gary Griffiths, Good Technology APAC
• Nov: Entrepreneurialism from Seeby Woodhouse, Founder of Orcon

All events will run in Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch, Hamilton and Dunedin.

Registration Details:

You can register for this event via Credit Card online now by using the link below, or alternatively call 0800 252 255 with your Credit Card details.

IITP Corporate Partners and approved organisations can opt to pay by invoice by calling 0800 252 255 or emailing attendee and business details through to registrations@iitp.org.nz. Credit criteria and other conditions apply.