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The principals of S3G Corporation (S3GC) recently
accepted an invitation from The Cornell Agriculture & Food Technology
Park. From its offices at "the Technology Farm," S3GC will collaborate
with Cornell University, Upstate industry groups
and government to create a framework of services designed to achieve "Rural Economic
Development by Closing the Digital Divide. (SM)" In addition, S3GC
will continue to work with Cornell and Upstate research organizations in order
to improve existing rural information and communications systems. Development will range from
tiny sensors all the way to high speed fiber optic networks.
The founders, Mr. Balbir Dhindsa and Mr. "Tarkus" Michael Murphy will use their combined
backgrounds in data systems management and telecommunications design and
implementation to benefit rural homes and businesses. S3GC's framework
of an Interoperable Communications Infrastructure™ (S3GC ICI™) will bring
Global Fortune 100 capabilities and practices to small and medium enterprises
in the Finger Lakes Region and rural New York. "Cornell was
looking for forward-thinking enterprises and we were seeking a University with
expertise in both rural development and high-tech business practices"
said Mr. Dhindsa.
Ontario County, New York was
selected as first among the "Top Places to Live" by Progressive
Farmer in 2006. S3GC was also attracted by New York State's 125 year
history at the Agricultural Experiment Station. According to Mr. Murphy,
"the accumulated knowledge of the past becomes the solid foundation for
new knowledge and enhanced sensor systems of the future." The
County has also made progress with the development of redundant fiber optic
rings, which can bring access closer to underserved areas of Ontario
County. Mr. Murphy has been participating in the Ontario County
Broadband and Technology Committee since 2003.
S3GC has already begun a series of initiatives to accomplish "Rural Economic
Development by Closing the Digital Divide:"
- S3GC ICI™ Affordable Broadband addresses
the needs of the residential population of rural communities. In its
first project, S3GC plans to use its Interoperable Communications
Infrastructure (ICI™) to make Broadband Internet and Voice available to
all of the residents of Ontario County, New York. Current
projections indicate that broadband is available to only 54% of New York
Households.
- S3GC ICI™ eAgriculture™ Starting
at Cornell's New York State Agricultural Experiment Station, S3GC plans to
create an agricultural showcase (at the acre level). The
project will combine wireless sensors with the S3GC Interoperable
Communications Infrastructure (ICI™) to allow two way communications
between the field, the Internet and Research and Educational Networks.
- S3GC ICI™ Rural Telemedicine (Pending)
the S3GC Interoperable Communications Infrastructure (ICI™) can become
the foundation for telemedicine networks. Urban and suburban
hospitals infrastructure does not reach smaller communities. Data
services expected in an urban hospital are not available within more
remote regions. S3GC brings solutions for both data transport and
information technology systems.
- S3GC ICI™ Disaster
Preparedness S3GC's Interoperable Communications Infrastructure
(ICI™) can establish robust communications links in rural communities
and help those communities plan for the restoration of failed
communications systems. The Stafford and Homeland Security Acts
require the restoration of communications in the wake of a major
disaster. Through disaster planning, rural communities can
strengthen their disaster plans with a robust communications
infrastructure for use by first responders.
S3GC's principals have disaster preparedness and response experience
servicing clients with greater numbers of employees than some Upstate
Counties have residents.
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