The document discusses the challenges and strategies for building public infrastructure in Greater Manchester, particularly regarding IoT adoption. It emphasizes training individuals and leveraging existing infrastructure to create a resilient network, while also considering cost, connectivity, and community involvement. The aim is to ensure that the network benefits a broad range of users beyond just smart city applications.

1. BUILDING
INFRASTRUCTURE
Things Happening - 4th September 2017
@julianlstar

2. PUBLIC INFRASTRUCTURE FOR GM

3. DIFFICULTIES WITH IOT
• Cost
• Connectivity
• Power
• Range
• Access to infrastructure
• Too many people in decision process
Why was it being adopted so slowly

4. Wuh
Co
Juli
Traditional IoT
network
Smart parking in the
Northern Quarter
using 2.4/5GHz

5. Gateway 0

6. Gateway 0

8. Potential to cover
Greater Manchester
with 30 Gateways

9. http://www.flickr.com/photos/slambert/2575609003/
WHERE IS EVERYBODY?

10. • Train people and show them how
to build stuff
• Work with people of all levels
• Show people the potential of the
technology but also what it won’t
do
• Try to show people that the tech
needn’t be threatening
The broader benefits of an open network
PEOPLE INFRASTRUCTURE

11. BUILDING COMMUNITY & ADVOCACY

12. BUILDING THE NETWORK

13. BUILDING THE NETWORK
• Connecting through already existing business
and residential connections who liked the idea
• Were able to manage their own connection
• Where aware of or participated in the
community
Working with already existing fixed infrastructure

14. BUILDING THE NETWORK
Using mobile networks GPRS/GSM
• Working with organisations who could give
access to power and buildings
• Bypassing fixed digital infrastructure
• Steep learning curve due to unexpected costs

15. BUILDING THE NETWORK
Installing own infrastructure
• Identifying areas where the network needs
coverage
• Approach businesses and householders to gain
access to roofs in return for services
• Offer building owners reduced cost for
installation of infrastructure

16. BUILDING THE NETWORK
• All devices/nodes able to reach min 3 gateways
• Gateways use different backhaul providers
• Coverage should not be limited to the ‘smart
city’
• Look at models of governance/operating
structure
Aim to build resilience and redundancy