UNICEF in emergencies: ‘Bee’ system prototypes represent the future of connectivity in emergencies

[Eric K. Noji, M.D.]

‘Bee’ system prototypes represent the future of connectivity in eme...

NEW YORK, USA, 20 August 2008 – UNICEF has successfully tested the first two prototypes of the ‘Bee’, a mobile communication system developed by the Division of Communication. The Bee will allow communication, connectivity and data access in field conditions where such technologies are often difficult or impossible to use.