The Covid-19 lockdown has highlighted the need for Justice and Council technology to keep things moving when physical
interaction isn’t possible.
While the recent pandemic hasn’t prevented the wheels of justice from turning or local councils from voting on decisions
that affect their communities, it has made apparent the importance for technology to keep pace with the need for remote
participation.
“It’s been particularly challenging for organisations who haven’t historically used their technology in this way,” says
Andrew Green, Chief Visionary Officer from Kodum. “They’re suddenly faced with the need for a remote workforce but have
no way of dealing with it.”
Kodum is a leading provider of Courtroom and Chamber Technologies in New Zealand, Australia and the Pacific Islands. “We
have the capability and solutions that can help Government Departments keep pace with the demands of the new normality,” says Andrew.
This enterprise technology enables seamless remote participation, broadcasting, collaborating and archiving when physical meetings aren’t possible.Bringing Technologies Together Key to Success
Andrew points out that many agencies and facilities have already invested significantly in their infrastructure and
portable technologies. “We understand the challenges this raises,” he says. “Finding ways to bring this technology
together holistically into a unified, centrally managed media network is a key first step in improving user experience
and operational efficiency.”
Kodum works with industry leading manufacturers and draws on the expertise of their own in-house integrators to
understand, develop and deploy systems for Governments and Councils. It’s something they’ve been doing for over 15
years.Are Cloud Based Systems The Answer?
Covid-19 has seen a proliferation of Cloud Based Conferencing Platforms, including Microsoft Teams, Zoom and WebEx. “While they’re great platforms, they simply don’t have all the functionality needed for operationally complex
environments,” says Andrew.
Kodum has built a reputation for challenging accepted design methodologies and staying at the front of the innovation
curve. They now see a need to go back to a concept design level. “As technology consultants and solution architects, we
look outside the norm for innovative solutions to these modern challenges,” Andrew says.
He also highlights that change needs to happen at pace and at scale. “Things are moving incredibly fast as businesses
and people adapt to remote workplaces.”
Kodum maintains local distributor and global manufacturer relationships and collaborates regularly with their supply
chain so that they can continue to advise clients on the best solutions for their environments.
“We all talk about the new norm,” says Andrew. “The fact is, Covid is going to drive some amazing innovation and
technological shift and cultural change in the next few years.”
Kodum’s goal is to ensure Governments and Councils are well-placed to take advantage of this innovation.
To learn more about Kodum’s specialist Government and Agency Capability and Services,