Fibrespeed Wales - presentation by Chris Smith from Geo - a practical solution to public investment when market forces fail - CBN/NextGen Roadshows 2009
Hyperoptic and Gigaclear gave presentations at an INCA conference on building gigabit Britain one year on from their initial focus. Hyperoptic has connected 400,000 homes in 28 UK cities to fiber with 1 Gbps internet speeds, and plans to connect 2 million homes by 2022 and 5 million by 2025 through retrofitting and new builds. They received £100 million in debt funding from Soros' QSP fund and management. Gigaclear supports the goal of a gigabit Britain and made recommendations including setting a national gigabit strategy, removing barriers to fiber deployment, encouraging fiber investment, ensuring efficient use of public funds, having accurate advertising of internet technologies, and prioritizing fiber
This document discusses promoting broadband infrastructure investment in the UK. It recognizes the importance of fixed and mobile connectivity. The regulator's job is to encourage competition to drive investment. The document discusses Ofcom's interventions like duct and pole access to encourage fiber deployment by multiple providers and lower costs. Illustrations show duct access could cut costs by 50% and reduce payback periods. Recent investments by providers in fiber are promising signs the regulator's actions are having the intended effects.
The document summarizes efforts by the City of York Council to expand broadband access and digital infrastructure in York. It discusses the creation of a fibre metro network providing 1Gbps connectivity, securing funding to expand free public Wi-Fi access, and partnerships to promote digital inclusion and gigabit broadband for businesses. It also highlights programs like CodeYork that are teaching coding skills to students and adults to develop the local tech talent pool.
CityFibre is a wholesale provider of fibre infrastructure in the UK. They have expanded their network to 36 cities through acquisitions. They aim to transform these cities into "Gigabit Cities" with widespread fibre connectivity capable of speeds over 1Gbps for both consumers and businesses. Building fibre networks benefits local economies through increased digital business and jobs. CityFibre uses York as a case study of a successful Gigabit City with widespread fibre access powering e-government, education, and digital opportunities for local groups and businesses. Their goal is to expand this vision to 50 UK cities covering 20% of the population.
The document summarizes two UK government digital infrastructure programs: the Local Full Fibre Networks Programme and the 5G Testbeds and Trials Programme. The Local Full Fibre Networks Programme aims to stimulate commercial investment in full fibre networks through a £200m challenge fund for local projects. The first wave of projects will test four delivery mechanisms. The 5G Testbeds and Trials Programme aims to help deploy 5G and establish UK leadership in 5G through test networks and business projects, with an initial £16m for university networks and £25m competition.
City Centre WiFi is a 30-year-old UK-based company with £13 million in annual revenue and 95 employees. They specialize in enterprise wireless networking and have experience deploying WiFi networks for the cities of York and Newport. They are now working with Aberdeen City Council on a pilot commercial public WiFi network. Previous attempts to generate revenue from public WiFi proved challenging, but they have learned that marketing commitment and council involvement are key to success. Their goals for future commercial networks are for the solutions to be sustainable, ethical, and modestly profitable through a profit sharing model.
Community Fibre has built the largest FTTP network in central London without government subsidy by starting deployment in dense social housing and attracting interest from private landowners. Regulatory changes including new advertising standards from the ASA and infrastructure access regulations aim to stimulate demand for FTTP and make deployment easier, helping the UK increase its FTTP coverage.
The document discusses connectivity issues at Perseverance Works, a business site with 89 companies dependent on large file transfers. While two fiber cabinets have been deployed nearby, the site itself lacks adequate fiber access. Only two companies have direct fiber connections costing £12k and £7k annually. A functioning competitive fiber market could deliver symmetric 100Mbps broadband for around £40 monthly. The document proposes testing options to accelerate fiber investment and competition at the site through a building operator model or trial of incentives from broadband funds.
Hyperoptic and Gigaclear gave presentations at an INCA conference on building gigabit Britain one year on from their initial focus. Hyperoptic has connected 400,000 homes in 28 UK cities to fiber with 1 Gbps internet speeds, and plans to connect 2 million homes by 2022 and 5 million by 2025 through retrofitting and new builds. They received £100 million in debt funding from Soros' QSP fund and management. Gigaclear supports the goal of a gigabit Britain and made recommendations including setting a national gigabit strategy, removing barriers to fiber deployment, encouraging fiber investment, ensuring efficient use of public funds, having accurate advertising of internet technologies, and prioritizing fiber
This document discusses promoting broadband infrastructure investment in the UK. It recognizes the importance of fixed and mobile connectivity. The regulator's job is to encourage competition to drive investment. The document discusses Ofcom's interventions like duct and pole access to encourage fiber deployment by multiple providers and lower costs. Illustrations show duct access could cut costs by 50% and reduce payback periods. Recent investments by providers in fiber are promising signs the regulator's actions are having the intended effects.
The document summarizes efforts by the City of York Council to expand broadband access and digital infrastructure in York. It discusses the creation of a fibre metro network providing 1Gbps connectivity, securing funding to expand free public Wi-Fi access, and partnerships to promote digital inclusion and gigabit broadband for businesses. It also highlights programs like CodeYork that are teaching coding skills to students and adults to develop the local tech talent pool.
CityFibre is a wholesale provider of fibre infrastructure in the UK. They have expanded their network to 36 cities through acquisitions. They aim to transform these cities into "Gigabit Cities" with widespread fibre connectivity capable of speeds over 1Gbps for both consumers and businesses. Building fibre networks benefits local economies through increased digital business and jobs. CityFibre uses York as a case study of a successful Gigabit City with widespread fibre access powering e-government, education, and digital opportunities for local groups and businesses. Their goal is to expand this vision to 50 UK cities covering 20% of the population.
The document summarizes two UK government digital infrastructure programs: the Local Full Fibre Networks Programme and the 5G Testbeds and Trials Programme. The Local Full Fibre Networks Programme aims to stimulate commercial investment in full fibre networks through a £200m challenge fund for local projects. The first wave of projects will test four delivery mechanisms. The 5G Testbeds and Trials Programme aims to help deploy 5G and establish UK leadership in 5G through test networks and business projects, with an initial £16m for university networks and £25m competition.
City Centre WiFi is a 30-year-old UK-based company with £13 million in annual revenue and 95 employees. They specialize in enterprise wireless networking and have experience deploying WiFi networks for the cities of York and Newport. They are now working with Aberdeen City Council on a pilot commercial public WiFi network. Previous attempts to generate revenue from public WiFi proved challenging, but they have learned that marketing commitment and council involvement are key to success. Their goals for future commercial networks are for the solutions to be sustainable, ethical, and modestly profitable through a profit sharing model.
Community Fibre has built the largest FTTP network in central London without government subsidy by starting deployment in dense social housing and attracting interest from private landowners. Regulatory changes including new advertising standards from the ASA and infrastructure access regulations aim to stimulate demand for FTTP and make deployment easier, helping the UK increase its FTTP coverage.
The document discusses connectivity issues at Perseverance Works, a business site with 89 companies dependent on large file transfers. While two fiber cabinets have been deployed nearby, the site itself lacks adequate fiber access. Only two companies have direct fiber connections costing £12k and £7k annually. A functioning competitive fiber market could deliver symmetric 100Mbps broadband for around £40 monthly. The document proposes testing options to accelerate fiber investment and competition at the site through a building operator model or trial of incentives from broadband funds.
This document outlines three scenarios for the forecasted rollout of gigabit broadband services in the UK by 2020 and 2025. Scenario 1 predicts Openreach will deliver FTTP to 2 million premises by 2020 and 5 million by 2025, while G.fast reaches 10 million and 7 million homes respectively. Scenario 2 increases Openreach's FTTP coverage to 6 million by 2020 and 8 million by 2025. Scenario 3 has the highest FTTP rollout by Openreach, reaching 10 million homes by 2020 and 13 million by 2025. All scenarios assume additional coverage from altnets such as CityFibre, though with varying levels of overlap between providers.
The document discusses the need to plug Britain's "fibre gap" by investing in fibre optic infrastructure. It notes that only 2% of UK premises have fibre to the premises (FTTP) compared to 62% in Spain. The strategic goals outlined by Ofcom include large-scale fibre investment, reducing dependency on Openreach, and achieving competition between three or more networks for 40% of premises. The document then highlights CityFibre's work in building shared fibre infrastructure in over 40 UK cities, enabling gigabit broadband access. It provides examples of their network in Hull connecting over 300 public sites and their FTTP deployment in York achieving over 15% penetration at under £500 per premises.
The document discusses the UK government's Digital Infrastructure Investment Fund (DIIF) and its goals to support independent network developers and increase competition in digital infrastructure. The DIIF aims to provide a range of financing options like debt and equity to help smaller alternative network operators access funding and compete with larger players like BT and Virgin. The fund also wants to raise awareness of digital infrastructure as an asset class and provide expertise to make more alternative network operators investment-ready. There is growing interest from infrastructure funds and acceptance that fiber networks have long-term value, and the outlook for the DIIF's ability to catalyze private sector investment is positive.
The document discusses satellite internet's role in achieving universal service obligations (USO) by providing broadband access to remote areas. It notes that satellite internet can currently provide a minimum of 2Mbps speeds about anywhere, meeting the USO definition. However, the scope and definition of a USO, such as what download speeds and data allowances are required, have cost implications and may require public subsidies for remote installations. New high throughput satellite technologies provide more bandwidth and data at lower costs, making satellite internet a viable solution to deliver essential broadband services to low population density and remote areas as part of a USO.
INCA is an association of independent networks working to expand fiber broadband access across the UK. The document outlines INCA members' plans to expand fiber to the premises (FTTP) connectivity to 5 million premises by 2020, up from 650,000 currently. It proposes several policy recommendations to the government to encourage further investment and remove barriers to deployment, including a business rates moratorium for new fiber infrastructure, using public assets to support investment while preventing state-funded overbuilding, and ensuring Openreach governance and advertising standards don't inhibit independent network expansion.
This document summarizes CityFibre's plans to build full fiber infrastructure in UK cities to support 5G and gigabit internet access. CityFibre currently serves 42 cities and plans to reach 100 towns and cities by building fiber spine networks, with the goal of passing 5 million premises by 2025. They will offer wholesale fiber services to internet providers to deliver fiber-to-the-home. CityFibre's network will provide backhaul fiber for 5G small cells and they see synergies between 5G wireless and fiber infrastructure buildout. Their approach involves working with local authorities and public sector anchor tenants to efficiently deploy full fiber networks.
The document discusses funding for wireless infrastructure projects. It covers:
1. The differences between funding infrastructure versus technology.
2. How infrastructure and technology are interconnected and infrastructure can be used to extend the reach of technology.
3. How TV white space technology can be a "silver bullet" to cost-effectively provide broadband connectivity to both urban and rural areas, including otherwise inaccessible locations, at low risk and with high flexibility.
The document discusses building a Gigabit Britain through the Alternative Network, which provides secure and accredited products and services through a structured framework. This includes the Public Services Network, the Open Internet via the G-Cloud framework, and the Janet Network, which is a publicly funded, private and secure network that acts as a digital marketplace. The speed of technology innovation and simplified frameworks are driving cloud adoption across local government, NHS trusts, government departments, and approved suppliers through frameworks like RM1045 and G-Cloud. The Alternative Network provides a world of external connectivity options.
The document discusses fiber connectivity in Europe and the UK. It provides rankings showing where the UK falls compared to other European countries in terms of fiber deployment and adoption. The UK lags behind many other European nations, with only 12 out of 31 countries having fiber penetration rates above 20%. The document also discusses the costs of deploying fiber networks across Europe, policies to drive fiber investment, and the socioeconomic benefits of fiber connectivity.
This document summarizes a presentation on tackling barriers to telecom infrastructure deployment. It discusses how deployment issues can increase costs and timelines and references a UK government report with 19 recommendations. Key developments since then include increased fiber deployment by various companies and efforts to address associated issues like electronic communications codes and planning regulations. Potential areas of focus going forward include a new permitting approach, trials for 5G densification, and mandatory early engagement between authorities and operators.
DWS16 - Future networks forum - Harald Gruber, European Investment BankIDATE DigiWorld
The document discusses the EIB's role in financing ultra high speed broadband investments in the EU. It notes that the digital economy in Europe suffers from underinvestment, particularly in infrastructure like broadband. The EIB can help address this by financing broadband projects, with over EUR 2 billion lent per year for this sector. Projects must be economically justified, technically viable, and financially self-supporting. The EIB supports both national broadband plans and regional deployment schemes. It provides loans, framework loans, and can leverage private capital through programs like the European Fund for Strategic Investments.
DWS16 - Future Networks forum - Anna Krzyzanowska European CommissionIDATE DigiWorld
The document discusses the European Union's goals for a Gigabit society by 2025, including providing extremely high connectivity (gigabit speeds) to socio-economic drivers and digitally intensive enterprises, access to connectivity offering at least 100 Mbps download speeds to all households across Europe, and uninterrupted 5G coverage in all urban areas and along major transport paths by 2020. These objectives will be achieved through modernizing telecoms rules, providing free public WiFi access across Europe, and coordinating a 2020 timeline for 5G commercialization. Funding may come from the European Fund for Strategic Investments, European Structural and Investment Funds, and Connecting Europe Broadband Fund.
The document discusses strategies for connecting rural and remote areas to broadband networks, including pushing fiber infrastructure as far as possible, optimizing available fiber access, having a committed rollout plan, and creating a vehicle for coordinated interventions. It also presents an approach to lotting areas for the main intervention, starting with large urban areas and progressing to very remote rural areas.
The document discusses the European Commission's proposals to improve connectivity across Europe by 2025. The three key objectives are: 1) ensuring extremely high-speed gigabit connectivity for socio-economic drivers, 2) access to 100 Mbps speeds for all households, and 3) uninterrupted 5G coverage in urban areas and major transport paths by 2020. The Commission proposes an Electronic Communications Code to drive network investment, WiFi4EU to provide free public WiFi access, and a 5G Action Plan for coordinated 5G rollout. The initiatives aim to boost internet access and speeds across Europe, especially in rural areas.
Orange Silicon Valley today announced the Orange GigaStudio, a 1 gigabit testbed to explore high bandwidth applications and foster innovation in immersive technology. Orange SV created the lab to evaluate high bandwidth applications and accelerate consumer adoption of ultrafast Internet connectivity by providing an experimental testbed for Silicon Valley startups to develop and scale consumer applications. The company will collaborate with early adopters and evangelists in the ultrafast Internet ecosystem, hold events to champion gigabit use cases and applications, and partner with startups to bring their products to Orange markets. The initiative will start with a 12-month trial and will be evaluated for renewal at the end of that period. http://www.orangegigastudio.com/
The document summarizes several UK government broadband initiatives:
1. The Superfast Broadband program invested £1.7 billion to extend broadband coverage to 95% of UK premises by 2017, reaching over 4.5 million premises. Additional funding may cover up to 2% more.
2. The Better Broadband Scheme provides subsidies up to £350 for broadband access below 2Mbps, supporting over 10,000 premises since 2016.
3. The 5G Testbeds & Trials Programme aims to establish 5G deployment conditions and foster the UK 5G ecosystem, with initial funding for 3 university test networks.
4. Other programs include the Universal Service Obligation for 10Mbps broadband by 2020,
A Next Generation Network (NGN) is a packet based network able to provide services making use of multiple broadband, QoS-enabled transport technologies
Where is NGA happening? Presentation by Roger Darlington from the Communications Consumer Panel following their recently published report. CBN NextGen Roadshows 2009
Greg Gamble has degrees in engineering, computer science, and mathematics. He has experience developing software for computer algebra systems like GAP and Magma, as well as writing documentation and interfaces. Most recently, he developed GAP packages to interface C programs from within GAP.
This document outlines three scenarios for the forecasted rollout of gigabit broadband services in the UK by 2020 and 2025. Scenario 1 predicts Openreach will deliver FTTP to 2 million premises by 2020 and 5 million by 2025, while G.fast reaches 10 million and 7 million homes respectively. Scenario 2 increases Openreach's FTTP coverage to 6 million by 2020 and 8 million by 2025. Scenario 3 has the highest FTTP rollout by Openreach, reaching 10 million homes by 2020 and 13 million by 2025. All scenarios assume additional coverage from altnets such as CityFibre, though with varying levels of overlap between providers.
The document discusses the need to plug Britain's "fibre gap" by investing in fibre optic infrastructure. It notes that only 2% of UK premises have fibre to the premises (FTTP) compared to 62% in Spain. The strategic goals outlined by Ofcom include large-scale fibre investment, reducing dependency on Openreach, and achieving competition between three or more networks for 40% of premises. The document then highlights CityFibre's work in building shared fibre infrastructure in over 40 UK cities, enabling gigabit broadband access. It provides examples of their network in Hull connecting over 300 public sites and their FTTP deployment in York achieving over 15% penetration at under £500 per premises.
The document discusses the UK government's Digital Infrastructure Investment Fund (DIIF) and its goals to support independent network developers and increase competition in digital infrastructure. The DIIF aims to provide a range of financing options like debt and equity to help smaller alternative network operators access funding and compete with larger players like BT and Virgin. The fund also wants to raise awareness of digital infrastructure as an asset class and provide expertise to make more alternative network operators investment-ready. There is growing interest from infrastructure funds and acceptance that fiber networks have long-term value, and the outlook for the DIIF's ability to catalyze private sector investment is positive.
The document discusses satellite internet's role in achieving universal service obligations (USO) by providing broadband access to remote areas. It notes that satellite internet can currently provide a minimum of 2Mbps speeds about anywhere, meeting the USO definition. However, the scope and definition of a USO, such as what download speeds and data allowances are required, have cost implications and may require public subsidies for remote installations. New high throughput satellite technologies provide more bandwidth and data at lower costs, making satellite internet a viable solution to deliver essential broadband services to low population density and remote areas as part of a USO.
INCA is an association of independent networks working to expand fiber broadband access across the UK. The document outlines INCA members' plans to expand fiber to the premises (FTTP) connectivity to 5 million premises by 2020, up from 650,000 currently. It proposes several policy recommendations to the government to encourage further investment and remove barriers to deployment, including a business rates moratorium for new fiber infrastructure, using public assets to support investment while preventing state-funded overbuilding, and ensuring Openreach governance and advertising standards don't inhibit independent network expansion.
This document summarizes CityFibre's plans to build full fiber infrastructure in UK cities to support 5G and gigabit internet access. CityFibre currently serves 42 cities and plans to reach 100 towns and cities by building fiber spine networks, with the goal of passing 5 million premises by 2025. They will offer wholesale fiber services to internet providers to deliver fiber-to-the-home. CityFibre's network will provide backhaul fiber for 5G small cells and they see synergies between 5G wireless and fiber infrastructure buildout. Their approach involves working with local authorities and public sector anchor tenants to efficiently deploy full fiber networks.
The document discusses funding for wireless infrastructure projects. It covers:
1. The differences between funding infrastructure versus technology.
2. How infrastructure and technology are interconnected and infrastructure can be used to extend the reach of technology.
3. How TV white space technology can be a "silver bullet" to cost-effectively provide broadband connectivity to both urban and rural areas, including otherwise inaccessible locations, at low risk and with high flexibility.
The document discusses building a Gigabit Britain through the Alternative Network, which provides secure and accredited products and services through a structured framework. This includes the Public Services Network, the Open Internet via the G-Cloud framework, and the Janet Network, which is a publicly funded, private and secure network that acts as a digital marketplace. The speed of technology innovation and simplified frameworks are driving cloud adoption across local government, NHS trusts, government departments, and approved suppliers through frameworks like RM1045 and G-Cloud. The Alternative Network provides a world of external connectivity options.
The document discusses fiber connectivity in Europe and the UK. It provides rankings showing where the UK falls compared to other European countries in terms of fiber deployment and adoption. The UK lags behind many other European nations, with only 12 out of 31 countries having fiber penetration rates above 20%. The document also discusses the costs of deploying fiber networks across Europe, policies to drive fiber investment, and the socioeconomic benefits of fiber connectivity.
This document summarizes a presentation on tackling barriers to telecom infrastructure deployment. It discusses how deployment issues can increase costs and timelines and references a UK government report with 19 recommendations. Key developments since then include increased fiber deployment by various companies and efforts to address associated issues like electronic communications codes and planning regulations. Potential areas of focus going forward include a new permitting approach, trials for 5G densification, and mandatory early engagement between authorities and operators.
DWS16 - Future networks forum - Harald Gruber, European Investment BankIDATE DigiWorld
The document discusses the EIB's role in financing ultra high speed broadband investments in the EU. It notes that the digital economy in Europe suffers from underinvestment, particularly in infrastructure like broadband. The EIB can help address this by financing broadband projects, with over EUR 2 billion lent per year for this sector. Projects must be economically justified, technically viable, and financially self-supporting. The EIB supports both national broadband plans and regional deployment schemes. It provides loans, framework loans, and can leverage private capital through programs like the European Fund for Strategic Investments.
DWS16 - Future Networks forum - Anna Krzyzanowska European CommissionIDATE DigiWorld
The document discusses the European Union's goals for a Gigabit society by 2025, including providing extremely high connectivity (gigabit speeds) to socio-economic drivers and digitally intensive enterprises, access to connectivity offering at least 100 Mbps download speeds to all households across Europe, and uninterrupted 5G coverage in all urban areas and along major transport paths by 2020. These objectives will be achieved through modernizing telecoms rules, providing free public WiFi access across Europe, and coordinating a 2020 timeline for 5G commercialization. Funding may come from the European Fund for Strategic Investments, European Structural and Investment Funds, and Connecting Europe Broadband Fund.
The document discusses strategies for connecting rural and remote areas to broadband networks, including pushing fiber infrastructure as far as possible, optimizing available fiber access, having a committed rollout plan, and creating a vehicle for coordinated interventions. It also presents an approach to lotting areas for the main intervention, starting with large urban areas and progressing to very remote rural areas.
The document discusses the European Commission's proposals to improve connectivity across Europe by 2025. The three key objectives are: 1) ensuring extremely high-speed gigabit connectivity for socio-economic drivers, 2) access to 100 Mbps speeds for all households, and 3) uninterrupted 5G coverage in urban areas and major transport paths by 2020. The Commission proposes an Electronic Communications Code to drive network investment, WiFi4EU to provide free public WiFi access, and a 5G Action Plan for coordinated 5G rollout. The initiatives aim to boost internet access and speeds across Europe, especially in rural areas.
Orange Silicon Valley today announced the Orange GigaStudio, a 1 gigabit testbed to explore high bandwidth applications and foster innovation in immersive technology. Orange SV created the lab to evaluate high bandwidth applications and accelerate consumer adoption of ultrafast Internet connectivity by providing an experimental testbed for Silicon Valley startups to develop and scale consumer applications. The company will collaborate with early adopters and evangelists in the ultrafast Internet ecosystem, hold events to champion gigabit use cases and applications, and partner with startups to bring their products to Orange markets. The initiative will start with a 12-month trial and will be evaluated for renewal at the end of that period. http://www.orangegigastudio.com/
The document summarizes several UK government broadband initiatives:
1. The Superfast Broadband program invested £1.7 billion to extend broadband coverage to 95% of UK premises by 2017, reaching over 4.5 million premises. Additional funding may cover up to 2% more.
2. The Better Broadband Scheme provides subsidies up to £350 for broadband access below 2Mbps, supporting over 10,000 premises since 2016.
3. The 5G Testbeds & Trials Programme aims to establish 5G deployment conditions and foster the UK 5G ecosystem, with initial funding for 3 university test networks.
4. Other programs include the Universal Service Obligation for 10Mbps broadband by 2020,
A Next Generation Network (NGN) is a packet based network able to provide services making use of multiple broadband, QoS-enabled transport technologies
Where is NGA happening? Presentation by Roger Darlington from the Communications Consumer Panel following their recently published report. CBN NextGen Roadshows 2009
Greg Gamble has degrees in engineering, computer science, and mathematics. He has experience developing software for computer algebra systems like GAP and Magma, as well as writing documentation and interfaces. Most recently, he developed GAP packages to interface C programs from within GAP.
This document discusses how to make a business case for large-scale next generation access (NGA) projects. It outlines the steps to take, including assessing the economic impact of NGA, proving market failure to justify public investment, and evaluating options to maximize objectives like economic impact, competition, and value for money. A panel discussion will cover calculating the economic impact of NGA, proving market failure, and optimizing options appraisal. The goal is to present an evidence-based, appraisal-ready business case that can gain approval and funding.
The document discusses rural broadband access in North Yorkshire and the efforts of NYnet Limited to address the problem. It outlines NYnet's model for building fiber networks in rural areas, the progress they have made so far, and considerations for the future such as advantages and disadvantages of their demand aggregation approach. The document provides information on NYnet's work to bridge the digital divide in North Yorkshire through public-private partnerships.
Stewart Jones, Director of Business Development Redstone Converged Solutions Ltd gives an overview of Redstone's open access FTTx network proposition in the Next Generation Action Workshop at NextGen 09 in Leeds on 16 and 17 November 2009
Audrey Roy, Programme Manager Rural Services Commission for Rural Communities discusses the reality of living in rural England and explains why digital technology is critical at the NextGen 09 Conference in Leeds on 16 and 17 November 2009.
The Coalition of Democrats for Electoral Reform (CODER) observed the botched April 2011 National Assembly elections in Nigeria. CODER is committed to free and fair elections. Their observations found issues including absent or late electoral officials in 60 reports (34%), incomplete voting materials in 31 reports (18%), and violence in 24 reports (14%). CODER established an election monitoring website, Pollwatch2011.com, to collect reports of irregularities from the public and observers across Nigeria. The website also maps reported issues by state.
The future ain't what it used to be: perspectives on investing in fibre - James Enck - Analyst, investor, blogger, journalist - Manchester CBN/NextGen Euro Conference - 22 June 2009
Transforming economic performance - the wider benefits of NGA - Dr. Peter Cromar - Chief Executive, Walsall Regeneration Company - CBN NextGen Roadshow Birmingham - 22 April 2009
This document discusses different types of consonant sounds in language. It describes trills, liquids like l and r, approximants like j and w, and retroflex consonants. It also explains that sounds are often grouped based on similar manner or place of articulation, with larger groupings including obstruents (stops, fricatives, affricates) and sonorants (nasals, liquids). Non-pulmonic sounds like clicks are also briefly mentioned.
Gender and class grouping systems categorize nouns in languages. Some languages have natural gender systems like English that group nouns as masculine, feminine or neutral. Dyirbal, an Australian Aboriginal language, has a more complex 4 class noun system. The class a noun belongs to determines the pronoun used to refer to it. Traditionally, Class 1 was for male things, Class 2 for dangerous females and items, Class 3 for edible plants, and Class 4 for inanimate objects. Younger speakers of Dyirbal now have a simplified 2 class system of male versus everything else.
CSquare practical steps for future proof networksMyles Freedman
This important session will explore how innovations in technology and business models have created a viable opportunity for MNOs and ISPs to extend their service into previously unconnected areas while ensuring economic viability. We have a mix of technology and service provider perspectives
5G is the next generation of mobile network technology that will provide faster data speeds, lower latency, and better reliability. The presentation discusses 5G technology, its timeline and standards development between 2016-2020, and how 5G will transition from 4G networks. It also outlines the UK government's 5G program which has committed over £100 million to 5G testbeds and trials across UK cities and rural areas. Vertical industries and use cases for 5G are also examined.
BT collaborates with government, universities, industry, start-ups, and customers on research and innovation projects. This allows BT to multiply its research efforts and gain expertise, early access to technology, and influence. Recent examples of collaborative projects include FP7 Idealist on flexible optical networks, FP7 Leone on internet performance measurement, and an EIT Digital project moving high-speed copper research toward deployment standards. BT is also involved in several H2020 projects related to 5G networks including Sonata on network orchestration, Superfluidity on network virtualization, and Speed 5G on radio resource management. Key lessons for BT include focusing research on priorities like networks, mobility and big data, ensuring projects have clear outcomes and a mix
Roundtable discussion notes for Innovate UK 5G competitiontechUK
This document summarizes a competition by Innovate UK to fund projects developing innovative 5G applications and services. The competition aims to stimulate UK businesses to create uses of 5G's high connectivity. Projects can combine feasibility studies and research, must be business-led and collaborative, and range from £150,000 to £220,000 over 9-12 months. The deadline for applications is February 3, 2016. Projects should explore 5G uses in areas like IoT, immersive media, and critical services.
1) The BDUK programme has expanded superfast broadband coverage to nearly 90% of UK homes and businesses, up from 45% in 2010, and aims to reach 95% by December 2017.
2) To date, BDUK has added over 3.8 million superfast broadband premises and aims to reach 4 million by spring/early summer 2016.
3) Pilot projects testing new broadband delivery models in hard to reach areas found that alternative providers can cost-effectively provide reliable superfast speeds using various technologies, and that communities can support broadband expansion.
5G and Connected Communities – where we are, how we got there and the challenges to come. Presentation by Guy Matthews, CGI Consulting, at the IoT Thames Valley Meetup on 11th September, 2019:
https://www.meetup.com/Internet-of-Things-Thames-Valley/
This document summarizes the UK government's £10 million Market Testing Pilots program to explore expanding broadband coverage beyond 95% using new wireless and hybrid network solutions. Eight projects were selected testing technologies like wireless, satellite, and fiber. The projects will now submit feasibility reports and potentially deploy pilot networks. Insights from the pilots will help inform future government investment to extend broadband coverage to hard to reach areas.
Dean Creamer, Deputy Director, Broadband Delivery UK (BDUK)Lucia Garcia
The document discusses the objectives and progress of Broadband Delivery UK (BDUK) in improving broadband connectivity across the UK. Key points include:
1) BDUK's goals to provide superfast broadband to 90% of UK premises by early 2016 and 95% by late 2017, as well as universal standard broadband.
2) An update that BDUK has connected over 4 million additional premises so far, bringing the total to over 25.8 million with superfast broadband.
3) BDUK is continuing efforts to reach and exceed the 95% target through ongoing contracts and new procurements to serve unserved areas.
The telecommunications and television markets in the UK have consolidated in recent years and are now dominated by four main providers: BT, Virgin Media, TalkTalk, and Sky. These providers have seen success by offering bundled "triple-play" services of broadband, telephone, and television. New entrants like YouView are aiming to reduce customer churn by offering similar bundled services integrated with broadband. Overall, increased bundling and convergence between telecoms and television is reducing churn across the sector and shifting competition to focus more on quality and value-added services rather than price alone.
The document discusses the potential opportunities and challenges for mobile network operators with the arrival of 5G networks. It notes that 5G will require huge investments in infrastructure but that the business case for monetization is still developing. It argues that the initial value of 5G will be in enterprise applications through new use cases and IoT, rather than immediately in consumer applications. For mobile operators to succeed, they will need to develop new partnerships and business models to leverage 5G for enterprise customers and explore opportunities in areas like live events and mobile gaming.
The document discusses the G-Cloud framework, which aims to increase the use of cloud computing and public cloud services across the UK public sector. It outlines the goals of commodity solutions, pay-as-you-go pricing, and reusing accreditations to reduce costs. Examples are provided of NHS, HMRC, and universities saving significant funds through procuring cloud services via G-Cloud rather than traditional large contracts. Over £2.9 million in sales have been realized so far, with 75% to small/medium enterprises.
Digital UK, Tel Aviv presentation at the Export InstituteThe Oren Group
The document discusses strategies for Israeli technology companies to succeed in the UK market. It outlines the major trends and opportunities in the UK's "Digital Britain" initiative, including infrastructure investments, content development, skills training, and improved public services. It emphasizes developing a customer-driven proposition, establishing the right partnering strategy, maintaining a local presence, providing technical support, and focusing resources. Case studies demonstrate how companies refined their strategies and achieved success in the UK market by applying these critical success factors.
The new role of Governments in deregulated telecom markets. Who is responsibl...Agustin Argelich Casals
Conference of Mr. Georges Mokhbat at 14th Diada de les Telecomunicacions de Catalunya
The new role of Governments in deregulated telecom markets. Who is responsible for “Digital Highways”
Network slicing is a key technology for 5G that allows dynamic sharing of network infrastructure and resources through virtualization. It can generate new revenue sources by enabling flexible plans for different customer needs. The UK 5G testbeds and trials aim to explore network slicing through real-world use cases and help accelerate its adoption and development of new 5G business models. Participants are invited to get involved by registering at www.UK5G.org and providing or uploading relevant content.
This document discusses policies to foster investment and accelerate deployment of next generation access (NGA) networks. It provides an overview of the very high speed broadband market, broadband policies and local authority intervention in France. It also discusses NGA policies, regulation, and public-private initiatives. The key points are that local authorities have played a crucial role in broadband expansion in France; open wireline backhaul networks are important for handling traffic growth; and a combination of legislative, regulatory, and public policy levers can be used in Europe to encourage NGA investment and competition through infrastructure sharing while addressing economic and operational concerns.
1) A small computer services company investigated opportunities for sub loop unbundling (SLU) in rural areas starting with the smallest county in the UK, Rutland. SLU involves deploying infrastructure to bypass part of BT's local loop network to increase broadband speeds for rural customers.
2) SLU provides opportunities to service rural customers with higher broadband speeds by deploying cabinets and backhaul infrastructure near primary connection points. However, capital costs are highly variable and achieving economies of scale is challenging with low customer densities.
3) An initial trial of SLU in the village of Lyddington, located 5km from the telephone exchange, successfully increased broadband speeds from 0.3Mbps to 12-15Mb
James Saundres, Managing Director of Commercial Ventures Quintain discusses multi utility initiatives, vacuum waste disposal and fibre initiatives at NextGen 09 in Leeds on 16 and 17 November 2009
Stephen Dodson, National Director for the DC10plus network presents on how DC10 plus is taking the NGA debate forward at NextGen 09 in Leeds on 16 and 17 November 2009
Kip Meek, Chair Broadband Stakeholder Group discusses the Digital Britain Report - 6 months on at the NextGen 09 Conference in Leeds on 16 and 17 November 2009
Where is NGA happening? Presentation by Roger Darlington from the Communications Consumer Panel following their recently published report. CBN NextGen Roadshow Nottingham, 24 March 2009
Welcome by Chris Ford, Director of IT Nottingham City Council: Digital Britain and the vision for Nottingham. CBN NextGen Roadshow Nottingham - 24 March 2009
The document discusses Derek Quinn, the Group Director of Development and Enterprise for the City of Gateshead. It outlines that knowledge-based industries like manufacturing, engineering, and the public sector make up a high level of jobs in Gateshead, but that the proportion in these industries in Tyne and Wear is the lowest at 6% short of the national average. It then lists six "Big Ideas" for improvement targets in Gateshead: more people, more diversity, better qualifications, better jobs, better economic activity, and Gateshead Volunteers. International case studies from Japan, Malaysia, Korea, Lyon, and Salford Quays are also mentioned, along with matching opportunities with modern business wants.
Can we Do it? Yes we Can! Malcolm Corbett - CEO - Community Broadband Network. CBN, the national picture and local responses. What are the ambitions and drivers behind projects around the UK? CBN NextGen Roadshows 2009
Goran Thessen - NextGen Euro Conference Manchester 22 June 2009Marit Hendriks
The document provides information about the Municipality of Kristianstad in Sweden. It states that Kristianstad is located in the Skåne region in southern Sweden and has a population of approximately 78,000 people, with around 28,000 living in the main town of Kristianstad and the rest in smaller villages and rural areas. It also mentions that the largest company in the municipality is C4 Energi AB, which distributes electricity and district heating and operates the fiber optic network called CityNet.
Amsterdam fibre after two years: problems & fails, lessons learned, successes and how all things end well - Dirk van der Woude, City-Net Project, City of Amsterdam at the Manchester CBN/NextGen Euro Conference on 22 June 2009
FREE A4 Cyber Security Awareness Posters-Social Engineering part 3Data Hops
Free A4 downloadable and printable Cyber Security, Social Engineering Safety and security Training Posters . Promote security awareness in the home or workplace. Lock them Out From training providers datahops.com
HCL Notes und Domino Lizenzkostenreduzierung in der Welt von DLAUpanagenda
Webinar Recording: https://www.panagenda.com/webinars/hcl-notes-und-domino-lizenzkostenreduzierung-in-der-welt-von-dlau/
DLAU und die Lizenzen nach dem CCB- und CCX-Modell sind für viele in der HCL-Community seit letztem Jahr ein heißes Thema. Als Notes- oder Domino-Kunde haben Sie vielleicht mit unerwartet hohen Benutzerzahlen und Lizenzgebühren zu kämpfen. Sie fragen sich vielleicht, wie diese neue Art der Lizenzierung funktioniert und welchen Nutzen sie Ihnen bringt. Vor allem wollen Sie sicherlich Ihr Budget einhalten und Kosten sparen, wo immer möglich. Das verstehen wir und wir möchten Ihnen dabei helfen!
Wir erklären Ihnen, wie Sie häufige Konfigurationsprobleme lösen können, die dazu führen können, dass mehr Benutzer gezählt werden als nötig, und wie Sie überflüssige oder ungenutzte Konten identifizieren und entfernen können, um Geld zu sparen. Es gibt auch einige Ansätze, die zu unnötigen Ausgaben führen können, z. B. wenn ein Personendokument anstelle eines Mail-Ins für geteilte Mailboxen verwendet wird. Wir zeigen Ihnen solche Fälle und deren Lösungen. Und natürlich erklären wir Ihnen das neue Lizenzmodell.
Nehmen Sie an diesem Webinar teil, bei dem HCL-Ambassador Marc Thomas und Gastredner Franz Walder Ihnen diese neue Welt näherbringen. Es vermittelt Ihnen die Tools und das Know-how, um den Überblick zu bewahren. Sie werden in der Lage sein, Ihre Kosten durch eine optimierte Domino-Konfiguration zu reduzieren und auch in Zukunft gering zu halten.
Diese Themen werden behandelt
- Reduzierung der Lizenzkosten durch Auffinden und Beheben von Fehlkonfigurationen und überflüssigen Konten
- Wie funktionieren CCB- und CCX-Lizenzen wirklich?
- Verstehen des DLAU-Tools und wie man es am besten nutzt
- Tipps für häufige Problembereiche, wie z. B. Team-Postfächer, Funktions-/Testbenutzer usw.
- Praxisbeispiele und Best Practices zum sofortigen Umsetzen
"Choosing proper type of scaling", Olena SyrotaFwdays
Imagine an IoT processing system that is already quite mature and production-ready and for which client coverage is growing and scaling and performance aspects are life and death questions. The system has Redis, MongoDB, and stream processing based on ksqldb. In this talk, firstly, we will analyze scaling approaches and then select the proper ones for our system.
Skybuffer SAM4U tool for SAP license adoptionTatiana Kojar
Manage and optimize your license adoption and consumption with SAM4U, an SAP free customer software asset management tool.
SAM4U, an SAP complimentary software asset management tool for customers, delivers a detailed and well-structured overview of license inventory and usage with a user-friendly interface. We offer a hosted, cost-effective, and performance-optimized SAM4U setup in the Skybuffer Cloud environment. You retain ownership of the system and data, while we manage the ABAP 7.58 infrastructure, ensuring fixed Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) and exceptional services through the SAP Fiori interface.
For the full video of this presentation, please visit: https://www.edge-ai-vision.com/2024/06/temporal-event-neural-networks-a-more-efficient-alternative-to-the-transformer-a-presentation-from-brainchip/
Chris Jones, Director of Product Management at BrainChip , presents the “Temporal Event Neural Networks: A More Efficient Alternative to the Transformer” tutorial at the May 2024 Embedded Vision Summit.
The expansion of AI services necessitates enhanced computational capabilities on edge devices. Temporal Event Neural Networks (TENNs), developed by BrainChip, represent a novel and highly efficient state-space network. TENNs demonstrate exceptional proficiency in handling multi-dimensional streaming data, facilitating advancements in object detection, action recognition, speech enhancement and language model/sequence generation. Through the utilization of polynomial-based continuous convolutions, TENNs streamline models, expedite training processes and significantly diminish memory requirements, achieving notable reductions of up to 50x in parameters and 5,000x in energy consumption compared to prevailing methodologies like transformers.
Integration with BrainChip’s Akida neuromorphic hardware IP further enhances TENNs’ capabilities, enabling the realization of highly capable, portable and passively cooled edge devices. This presentation delves into the technical innovations underlying TENNs, presents real-world benchmarks, and elucidates how this cutting-edge approach is positioned to revolutionize edge AI across diverse applications.
Have you ever been confused by the myriad of choices offered by AWS for hosting a website or an API?
Lambda, Elastic Beanstalk, Lightsail, Amplify, S3 (and more!) can each host websites + APIs. But which one should we choose?
Which one is cheapest? Which one is fastest? Which one will scale to meet our needs?
Join me in this session as we dive into each AWS hosting service to determine which one is best for your scenario and explain why!
How information systems are built or acquired puts information, which is what they should be about, in a secondary place. Our language adapted accordingly, and we no longer talk about information systems but applications. Applications evolved in a way to break data into diverse fragments, tightly coupled with applications and expensive to integrate. The result is technical debt, which is re-paid by taking even bigger "loans", resulting in an ever-increasing technical debt. Software engineering and procurement practices work in sync with market forces to maintain this trend. This talk demonstrates how natural this situation is. The question is: can something be done to reverse the trend?
Connector Corner: Seamlessly power UiPath Apps, GenAI with prebuilt connectorsDianaGray10
Join us to learn how UiPath Apps can directly and easily interact with prebuilt connectors via Integration Service--including Salesforce, ServiceNow, Open GenAI, and more.
The best part is you can achieve this without building a custom workflow! Say goodbye to the hassle of using separate automations to call APIs. By seamlessly integrating within App Studio, you can now easily streamline your workflow, while gaining direct access to our Connector Catalog of popular applications.
We’ll discuss and demo the benefits of UiPath Apps and connectors including:
Creating a compelling user experience for any software, without the limitations of APIs.
Accelerating the app creation process, saving time and effort
Enjoying high-performance CRUD (create, read, update, delete) operations, for
seamless data management.
Speakers:
Russell Alfeche, Technology Leader, RPA at qBotic and UiPath MVP
Charlie Greenberg, host
Generating privacy-protected synthetic data using Secludy and MilvusZilliz
During this demo, the founders of Secludy will demonstrate how their system utilizes Milvus to store and manipulate embeddings for generating privacy-protected synthetic data. Their approach not only maintains the confidentiality of the original data but also enhances the utility and scalability of LLMs under privacy constraints. Attendees, including machine learning engineers, data scientists, and data managers, will witness first-hand how Secludy's integration with Milvus empowers organizations to harness the power of LLMs securely and efficiently.
For the full video of this presentation, please visit: https://www.edge-ai-vision.com/2024/06/how-axelera-ai-uses-digital-compute-in-memory-to-deliver-fast-and-energy-efficient-computer-vision-a-presentation-from-axelera-ai/
Bram Verhoef, Head of Machine Learning at Axelera AI, presents the “How Axelera AI Uses Digital Compute-in-memory to Deliver Fast and Energy-efficient Computer Vision” tutorial at the May 2024 Embedded Vision Summit.
As artificial intelligence inference transitions from cloud environments to edge locations, computer vision applications achieve heightened responsiveness, reliability and privacy. This migration, however, introduces the challenge of operating within the stringent confines of resource constraints typical at the edge, including small form factors, low energy budgets and diminished memory and computational capacities. Axelera AI addresses these challenges through an innovative approach of performing digital computations within memory itself. This technique facilitates the realization of high-performance, energy-efficient and cost-effective computer vision capabilities at the thin and thick edge, extending the frontier of what is achievable with current technologies.
In this presentation, Verhoef unveils his company’s pioneering chip technology and demonstrates its capacity to deliver exceptional frames-per-second performance across a range of standard computer vision networks typical of applications in security, surveillance and the industrial sector. This shows that advanced computer vision can be accessible and efficient, even at the very edge of our technological ecosystem.
Introduction of Cybersecurity with OSS at Code Europe 2024Hiroshi SHIBATA
I develop the Ruby programming language, RubyGems, and Bundler, which are package managers for Ruby. Today, I will introduce how to enhance the security of your application using open-source software (OSS) examples from Ruby and RubyGems.
The first topic is CVE (Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures). I have published CVEs many times. But what exactly is a CVE? I'll provide a basic understanding of CVEs and explain how to detect and handle vulnerabilities in OSS.
Next, let's discuss package managers. Package managers play a critical role in the OSS ecosystem. I'll explain how to manage library dependencies in your application.
I'll share insights into how the Ruby and RubyGems core team works to keep our ecosystem safe. By the end of this talk, you'll have a better understanding of how to safeguard your code.
HCL Notes and Domino License Cost Reduction in the World of DLAUpanagenda
Webinar Recording: https://www.panagenda.com/webinars/hcl-notes-and-domino-license-cost-reduction-in-the-world-of-dlau/
The introduction of DLAU and the CCB & CCX licensing model caused quite a stir in the HCL community. As a Notes and Domino customer, you may have faced challenges with unexpected user counts and license costs. You probably have questions on how this new licensing approach works and how to benefit from it. Most importantly, you likely have budget constraints and want to save money where possible. Don’t worry, we can help with all of this!
We’ll show you how to fix common misconfigurations that cause higher-than-expected user counts, and how to identify accounts which you can deactivate to save money. There are also frequent patterns that can cause unnecessary cost, like using a person document instead of a mail-in for shared mailboxes. We’ll provide examples and solutions for those as well. And naturally we’ll explain the new licensing model.
Join HCL Ambassador Marc Thomas in this webinar with a special guest appearance from Franz Walder. It will give you the tools and know-how to stay on top of what is going on with Domino licensing. You will be able lower your cost through an optimized configuration and keep it low going forward.
These topics will be covered
- Reducing license cost by finding and fixing misconfigurations and superfluous accounts
- How do CCB and CCX licenses really work?
- Understanding the DLAU tool and how to best utilize it
- Tips for common problem areas, like team mailboxes, functional/test users, etc
- Practical examples and best practices to implement right away
Freshworks Rethinks NoSQL for Rapid Scaling & Cost-EfficiencyScyllaDB
Freshworks creates AI-boosted business software that helps employees work more efficiently and effectively. Managing data across multiple RDBMS and NoSQL databases was already a challenge at their current scale. To prepare for 10X growth, they knew it was time to rethink their database strategy. Learn how they architected a solution that would simplify scaling while keeping costs under control.
Your One-Stop Shop for Python Success: Top 10 US Python Development Providersakankshawande
Simplify your search for a reliable Python development partner! This list presents the top 10 trusted US providers offering comprehensive Python development services, ensuring your project's success from conception to completion.
Digital Marketing Trends in 2024 | Guide for Staying AheadWask
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Feeling lost in the digital marketing whirlwind of 2024? Technology is changing, consumer habits are evolving, and staying ahead of the curve feels like a never-ending pursuit. This e-book is your compass. Dive into actionable insights to handle the complexities of modern marketing. From hyper-personalization to the power of user-generated content, learn how to build long-term relationships with your audience and unlock the secrets to success in the ever-shifting digital landscape.
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Chris Smith - NextGen Roadshows 2009
1. FibreSpeed: a working
model for regional Next
Gen investment
Chris Smith
Commercial Director
chris.smith@geo-uk.net
2. Delivering broadband inclusion in Wales
Local Broadband Initiatives
Regional Innovative Broadband Support
Scheme (RIBS) – “notspots”
Super Fast Backbone
FibreSpeed – North Wales
Demand Aggregation
Public Sector Broadband Aggregation (PSBA)
3. FibreSpeed: the network
• Geo won a competitive
tender to build and
operate a 320km network
Manchester to Anglesey
• Funded by EU, WAG &
Geo
• Initial cost £30m over 15
years
• Build completed in 15
months: now live
• Code powers
• Wireless access
• An essential
infrastructure for Next
Gen broadband services
4. FibreSpeed: the business
• Open access network
• Service provider
channel model
• High speed data
services
• Brings infrastructure
competition to North
Wales
• First sales closed;
healthy sales pipeline
• Pricing benchmarked
to SE England End-User End-User End-User
• 14 business parks
• State aid compliant
5. The public/private partnership challenge
Proof of demand to
to attract private sector
partnership
shared risk and reward profile
Proof of market failure
to attract EU/UK public
sector funding
6. A commercial blueprint for digital inclusion
• Agreed cost and ROI Indicative Cash Flows
profiles over life time of
the deal
• Shared risk and reward
• Long term investment
15 to 20 years with exit
options Money
Y0 Y15
• SPV model
• SPV Ltd Regional SPV
• Supply partners Time
• Agile resource WAG Bidder
7. Geo
• Geo is a British company - launched in 2004
• Next Gen network solutions
• Newest networks across UK (3,000km); London (100km)
• Significant constructor of new duct & cable (20km/week)
• Unique and disruptive “open access” business model which
puts the full power of optical fibre in the customer’s hands:
• Design; Build; Operate; Commercialise
www.geo-uk.net