Transcript Prometheus Game Plan

eCorridors Program
 Goal
 Level
the playing field for disadvantaged
communities in access to the most
advanced next generation communications
and internet services
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Why is it Needed?
 The
enabling technologies for this critical
infrastructure are designed to maximize
distribution of information and economies
of scope in new economy production
current and next generation internet protocol
 advanced optical systems
 high bandwidth wireless communications
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 Why
are such powerful technologies with
their economy driving effects not widely
deployed?
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The disruptive technologies are well
understood by the established communications
industry to threaten - at best, their profitability at worst, their existence.
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Figure 1: The Opportunity
IV
Commodity
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Commercialization
Internet
IP
1990’s
Switching
Broadband
Wireless
DmWDM
Next Gen IP
NSFnet/VERnet
Next Generation Internet
A New Industry
A New Competitive Space
Fiber to Home
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Research and
Development
DoD R&D,
Universities,
&Private Sector
Private:
Low Risk, high/early ROI
&Public:
High Risk, low/delayed ROI
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Large Scale
Prototype
eCorridors Program
 The Opportunity: The dominant
information and communications
companies in 20 years will have
emerged out of regions that have had a
competitive advantage in access to
leading edge network infrastructure.
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eCorridors Program
 Objectives: Stage 1 Program
 Will Attack
the Fundamental Obstacles and
Barriers to Entry for Access to Low Cost,
Essential Advanced Network Services
Access to Next Generation Internet Gateways
 Inter-community Next Generation Optical Links
 Inter-regional Optical Backbone Links to Tier 1
Network Access Points
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eCorridors Program
 Platform: Stage 1 Program
Private sector driven: Non-profit?
 Catalyst: Private sector based development of
Inter-regional and Inter-community
Infrastructure Only
 Engage Only Counties/Cities Where Key
Players Invite and Support
 Open Access at Cost to Any Community
Internet, Information or Application Provider
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Political Premise
 The
Program must avoid the established
telecommunications market structure,
market rules, and market labels
Technical: optical ethernet over fiber, not
switching technologies or Sonet
 Services: next generation internet, not cable TV
or telephone services
 Labels: next generation ISP’s, not ILEC’s or
CLEC’s
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Strategies
 Strategy #1
 Leverage
leading edge technology with the
potential to dramatically alter the cost of
next generation network access
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(1) Latest Generation Fiber Optics
(2) Coarse/Dense Mode Wave Division Multiplexing
Traditional Approach
OCx
OCx
VT/CIT
NIH
OCx
vBNS
OCx
USDA
Abilene
Fixed bandwidth, daisy chained
New Approach Using WDM or DMWDM
T/CIT
NIH
Channels multiply bandwidth
Add flexibility; security
vBNS
USDA
Abilene
Next Generation Internet Exchange
Bio-Tech Research Network
Commercial Services Bundle Network
Strategies
 Strategy #2
 Inter-community
Next Generation Optical
Links
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Traditional Alternative: e58 Corridor?
Requirements for Advanced Communications Infrastructure Development
• Fiber along route 58 east to west with access nodes to north-south fiber.
• Ease permitting, right of way, regulatory obstacles.
• Public-private partnership.
• Must leverage community infrastructure projects.
• Potential to develop carrier hotel and cable landing sites.
Multi-Use Fiber
Access Research Networks
Cable
Landing
E-58 Economic Development
Commercial Lease / IRU
Research Node / Carrier Hotel
North South Fiber Route Interconnect Points
Community Access Nodes
Emerging Industry Alternative:
Geodesic Network Mesh
County X
County Y
County Z
Strategies
 Strategy #2
 Inter-community Next Generation Optical Links
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High Reliability
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Design goal of no intermediate active elements
High redundancy via ring and mesh topologies
Variable deployment techniques in redundant paths
Fast recovery plans and pre-positioned materials for
interrupted paths
High Performance
Cheap, Cheap, Cheap
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Strategies
 Strategy #2
 Inter-community Next Generation Optical Links
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High Reliability
High Performance
– High capacity fiber for maximum aggregate throughput
– High performance fiber for maximum distance transmission
– High performance interconnect components for interregional configurations
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Cheap, Cheap, Cheap
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Strategies
 Strategy #2
 Inter-community Next Generation Optical Links
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High Reliability
High Performance
Cheap, Cheap, Cheap:
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Technology
Right-of-Ways
Labor
Materials Procurement Strategies
Capital
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Strategies
 Strategy #2
 Inter-community
Next Generation Optical
Links
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Cheap, Cheap, Cheap:
– Right-of-Ways
• Path of Least Resistance
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Strategies
 Right-of-Way Candidates
 Established utility lines
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Including power lines, pipelines (water, gas)
Drain systems
Railroads, abandoned rail lines
Waterways (e. g. Cxxx technology)
Public lands, trails
Roads under control of counties/cities
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Secondary roads, light duty roads
 Right-of-way strategy: local commitment req’t
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Strategies
 Strategy #3: Light the fiber:
 Access
to Next Generation Internet
Gateways
Open Access Gigabit Ethernet Gateway in
Each Participating Community
 Array of Peering Agreements with Commodity
and Next Generation Internet Providers at Tier
1 Network Access Points
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Strategies
 Strategy #4
 Inter-regional
Optical Backbone Links to
Tier 1 Network Access Points
Support economically feasible projects that
result in strategic access points
 Designed externality of inter-community
infrastructure
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Potential Funding Sources
 Federal,
State & Private Grants
 Loan Programs
 State & Local Programs
 Cost Recoveries
 IRU’s: Condominium model
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Incubator
 Strategies (Stage 2 Program)
 Create
2d Independent Entity: An Incubator
“Club” to Encourage New For-profit
Businesses
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Exploit Alternative Local Access Technologies,
Next Generation Applications, & New Business
Process Models
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Incubator
Non-profit/For-profit/LLP
 Intra-community, next generation applications &
new business process model focus
 Participant Investors: 1st option on “spin-outs” &
“spin-offs”
 Incentives to attract intellectual capital &
innovations
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Critical Elements: The Next Generation Network
People
TRANSPORT
NETWORK
DATA LINK
ISO Open Systems Communication Model
SESSION
Business Practices
HDTV over IP
Computer Desktop
End-to-End Apps Support
VA.edu SWAT Apprenticeship
Data Warehouse eMall & eGov
Video Archive
Community Portal eLearning
IP Emergency Response e911
Mobile IP
IP Version 6
MSAP Model
Virtual Private Networks
Electronic Network
Equipment
IP@Optical Layer; DWDM; “wavelength” multiplexing;
Wires, Radio Waves
PHYSICAL
Environment
“Long Haul” Fiber
Conduit System
ASP Site
Directory Enabled Personal Network
Gigabit
Ethernet
Max. leverage: passive optical,all optical, NG IP
Next Generation Wireless
Hot Site
Web Portal Quick Deployment Generator
Standards Based Directory Services
“Middleware”
Internet
Protocols
Business Replication Model
Practitioner Training: Security Certification
Web Browsers,
Spreadsheets,
E-mail Clients
APPLICATION
PRESENTATION
Technology Education
Private Networks
Condominium Model
Immediate Deployment Infrastructure Model
Community & “First Mile” Infrastructure; FTTH
Poles
Existing Pipelines and others
MSAP Service Model Description
Home
Home
Business
Community Broadband
Network
VirginiaLink
Multifamily Residential
Broadband ASP*
Broadband ASP*
Home
Corp Campus / Office Park
MSAP
Health Care Facility
Commercial ISP*
Commercial / Industrial Site
Internet2 / NGI
Local ILEC or CLEC
* ASP – Application Service Provider
* ISP – Internet Service Provider
Home
Home
Home
Business
Neighborhood Hybrids