Google has announced
plans to give every homeless person in San Francisco a phone number and a
voicemail account that they can check from any phone in the city.
The scheme has been set up using the infrastructure from
Grand
Central, a telecoms routing firm Google acquired last year. Over 4,000 voice
mailboxes have been set up for the purpose.
"We are firm believers in the power of technology to improve the daily lives
of individuals and communities as a whole," said Craig Walker, a senior product
manager of voice products for Google.
"Access to phone and voicemail services is one way that Google can help San
Francisco's homeless stay connected with family, friends, social workers, health
care providers and potential employers."
The scheme is being promoted in homeless shelters around the city as part of
Mayor Gavin Newsom's
Project
Homeless Connect.
"Providing phone and messaging capabilities is an extraordinary step forward
in the city's commitment to addressing the needs of this vulnerable community,"
said Newsom.
The scheme will let homeless people access voicemails by typing a special
code into any phone and will let them record a greeting for callers.
EDS are currently looking to recruit an experienced Core Infrastructure Project Manager to join our Project Management Defence team in one of the following locations: Reading or Bracknell (Berkshire) or Camberley (Surrey). Summary: Within DII ... more >
Programme Managers - Project Managers -Project Support Staff - Competitive Salary + Excellent Benefits - London Getting the best out of technology is critical to helping us protect the UK. Join MI5 and use ... more >
Senior Programmer - The British Museum - £40k+ - London Although steeped in history, the British Museum is constantly striving to improve access to and understanding of one of the world's most diverse collections of antiquities from cultures ... more >
EDM Administrator - London - £22,300 to £24,200pa The Crown Estate is a unique organisation that manages a vast and varied property portfolio, comprising commercial, agricultural and marine interests throughout Britain. We are looking for an ... more >More job opportunities
Print
Discuss
Send to friend
RSS feeds
Daily news podcast
Search giant is number one business brand in the UK 27 Feb 2008
del.icio.us
Digg this
reddit!
