The document discusses the growing but uneven demand for high-speed internet access across academic, urban, and rural communities. It notes that access to the internet is increasingly viewed as a basic right and necessity for economic development and innovation. The document also examines options for improving connectivity in rural areas like Olds, Alberta through new network infrastructure models that could provide high-speed internet access to all homes and businesses.
Cybera: BCNet regional developments panelCybera Inc.
The document discusses regional developments in advanced networks in Alberta. It notes that demand for network services is growing for academics but urban and rural areas have different levels of access, with rural areas being grossly underserved. It also discusses population density differences between rural and urban areas in Alberta and the costs associated with connecting rural versus urban homes and businesses to different internet technologies.
The document discusses network and cloud initiatives in Canada. It provides an overview of current projects related to sensor networks, earth observation, space weather monitoring, and medical research data. It also discusses expanding client bases, drivers for extending cyberinfrastructure, and barriers to adoption. Additionally, it outlines new initiatives around publicly available cyberinfrastructure utilities, broadband enablement, and supporting innovation.
ODI Leeds showcase April 16 & Glug Leeds / Leeds Digital FestivalPaul Connell
The document discusses the growth of data and the merging of the physical and digital worlds. It notes that there are over 3 billion people online and over 5 billion connected devices. The web of data will greatly exceed the existing web of documents. It emphasizes the need to develop standards, tools, and techniques to help everyone make the most of available information to solve challenges. It also notes the need to demonstrate data's potential and risks to help societies become more data-driven. The document provides information on the Open Data Institute and its work connecting, equipping, and inspiring people around the world to innovate with data.
Broadband 101 for Rural Connect Broadband SummerAnn Treacy
Broadband 101 provides an overview of broadband trends, technologies, and the current state of broadband in South Central Minnesota. Key points include: (1) The FCC's definition of broadband has increased to 25/3 Mbps and mobile is not a substitute for fixed broadband. (2) Minnesota goals are 25/3 Mbps by 2022 and 100/20 Mbps by 2026. (3) Federal subsidies through programs like CAF II and ACAM are aimed at improving broadband but may not achieve statewide goals. (4) The region shows wide variations in connectivity and reliance on technologies like fixed wireless in rural areas.
Net neutrality is the principle that Internet providers should treat all data equally and not discriminate based on content or user. It ensures users have equal access to all content and services online without interference from the provider. The issue affects content providers and whether broadband companies can create fast lanes for some sites. Supporters like Tim Berners-Lee argue for net neutrality to keep the Internet open, while opponents like AT&T argue for less regulation to encourage investment. The FCC is currently proposing new net neutrality rules that would reclassify broadband providers as common carriers.
The document discusses the growing but uneven demand for high-speed internet access across academic, urban, and rural communities. It notes that access to the internet is increasingly viewed as a basic right and necessity for economic development and innovation. The document also examines options for improving connectivity in rural areas like Olds, Alberta through new network infrastructure models that could provide high-speed internet access to all homes and businesses.
Cybera: BCNet regional developments panelCybera Inc.
The document discusses regional developments in advanced networks in Alberta. It notes that demand for network services is growing for academics but urban and rural areas have different levels of access, with rural areas being grossly underserved. It also discusses population density differences between rural and urban areas in Alberta and the costs associated with connecting rural versus urban homes and businesses to different internet technologies.
The document discusses network and cloud initiatives in Canada. It provides an overview of current projects related to sensor networks, earth observation, space weather monitoring, and medical research data. It also discusses expanding client bases, drivers for extending cyberinfrastructure, and barriers to adoption. Additionally, it outlines new initiatives around publicly available cyberinfrastructure utilities, broadband enablement, and supporting innovation.
ODI Leeds showcase April 16 & Glug Leeds / Leeds Digital FestivalPaul Connell
The document discusses the growth of data and the merging of the physical and digital worlds. It notes that there are over 3 billion people online and over 5 billion connected devices. The web of data will greatly exceed the existing web of documents. It emphasizes the need to develop standards, tools, and techniques to help everyone make the most of available information to solve challenges. It also notes the need to demonstrate data's potential and risks to help societies become more data-driven. The document provides information on the Open Data Institute and its work connecting, equipping, and inspiring people around the world to innovate with data.
Broadband 101 for Rural Connect Broadband SummerAnn Treacy
Broadband 101 provides an overview of broadband trends, technologies, and the current state of broadband in South Central Minnesota. Key points include: (1) The FCC's definition of broadband has increased to 25/3 Mbps and mobile is not a substitute for fixed broadband. (2) Minnesota goals are 25/3 Mbps by 2022 and 100/20 Mbps by 2026. (3) Federal subsidies through programs like CAF II and ACAM are aimed at improving broadband but may not achieve statewide goals. (4) The region shows wide variations in connectivity and reliance on technologies like fixed wireless in rural areas.
Net neutrality is the principle that Internet providers should treat all data equally and not discriminate based on content or user. It ensures users have equal access to all content and services online without interference from the provider. The issue affects content providers and whether broadband companies can create fast lanes for some sites. Supporters like Tim Berners-Lee argue for net neutrality to keep the Internet open, while opponents like AT&T argue for less regulation to encourage investment. The FCC is currently proposing new net neutrality rules that would reclassify broadband providers as common carriers.
Broadband Best Practices In Rural Mn 102009Becky LaPlant
This document summarizes best practices for broadband deployment discussed at a webinar. It discusses:
1) Partnering with schools and other institutions to build fiber networks and stimulate competitive responses from broadband providers.
2) Building community fiber rings to connect institutions and deploying wireless to serve entire areas.
3) Partnering across counties to add redundancy and value through high-capacity fiber networks.
4) Emerging projects to extend city networks to rural communities and build countywide fiber networks.
Lone Eagle Consulting Native American Broadband ApplicationsFrank Odasz
This document summarizes best practices for ICT capacity building activities for rural communities presented by Frank Odasz of Lone Eagle Consulting. Some key points include:
1. Lone Eagle Consulting has 25 years of experience with rural ICT innovations, including fast-track training, distance learning, and designing local, regional, and national ICT adoption strategies.
2. Case studies are presented showing the potential of ICT for economic development, education, and social benefits in rural communities worldwide.
3. Metrics for meaningful rural ICT capacity building should focus on what citizens actually do with technologies and ensure genuine, positive outcomes are achieved.
4. A community inclusion process is recommended that raises awareness of opportunities
Gordon Cook - Presentation at Emerging Communications Conference & Awards (eC...eCommConf
Research and education networks provide an alternative to commercial networks by delivering open access and enabling global collaboration. They form an interconnected web of high-speed networks between national research and education networks in over 75 countries. These networks allow for both innovation and standardization through forums like GLIF. They have the potential to provide bandwidth, storage, and computing resources to virtual organizations working in fields like science, education, healthcare, and public safety. Examples described include networks in Portland, Cleveland, and Durango that connect schools, hospitals, and other organizations while blurring boundaries between research/education and commercial use.
Net Neutrality PPT presentation in MIS 3305 on Oct. 13, 2015. Explanation is needed for various slides. However, this slide show presents an overview of what net neutrality is, how the internet works, how ISPs have throttled content providers data traveling through their networks, and the FCC's ruling over the issue.
Broadband Best Practices in Greater MinnesotaAnn Treacy
Community leaders are faced with navigating a whirlwind of dynamic technologies, policy discussions at the federal and state level, and funding through the ARRA stimulus programs as they wrestle with the the challenge of ensuring world-class broadband infrastructure and services and motivating the adoption of new technologies by businesses, institutions and citizens. This session will provide an overview of community best practices for network deployment and broadband-based economic development. By Bill Coleman for the Blandin Foundation
We aim to bring doctors to remote health centers, expand the horizon and educational opportunities for children, and train entrepreneurs to build sustainable economic opportunities. Follow our progress on Facebook. http://www.facebook.com/pages/Malawi-WiFi/178918215503395
Talk at 31st Chaos Communication Congress at Hamburg 2014.
see: https://events.ccc.de/congress/2014/Fahrplan/events/6170.html
Our talk will highlight the current debates surrounding net neutrality in Europe, the United States and other parts of the world. We will look at the results of the SaveTheInternet.eu campaign which was lunched a year ago on 30c3. We will discuss various legal protections for net neutrality, look closer at the experience of the Netherlands and we will give an overview of all important open ends of the debate.
Since two years net neutrality is on the agenda of politicians world wide. These are important debates, as net neutrality became one of the central questions about our freedom on the internet. With different faces around the globe we see a trend towards more violations of the neutrality principle which the internet was founded upon. The efforts of telecommunication companies to find new ways to monetize their networks and us users within them are countered in some countries with legislation preventing this new business models.
In 2010, after two years of preparation and a fierce battle, the Dutch
parliament accepted a change to the Telecommunications Act which made net neutrality a principle that was protected by law. In this talk we will take stock after two years of legal protection of net neutrality in The Netherlands. Did it work and do the Dutch now have undiscriminated access to all services on the internet? Has the doomsday scenario of the providers, that subscriptions would become outrageously expensive, become reality? In which cases was the Dutch law enforced?
Are there any loopholes in the Dutch implementation? If others are to
fight for net neutrality, what are the pitfalls to avoid? And, on a more
meta-level, is it enough? Will net neutrality protect your freedom to
access websites and services, or do we need a broader type neutrality?
The document discusses the future of work and how digital technology is transforming the way people work. It notes that 35% of current jobs may become automated in the next 20 years. Other key points made include:
- Knowledge is doubling every 12 months and many tasks now require digital skills.
- Mobile technology is ubiquitous with people spending 14 hours a day on their phones on average. The "internet of things" is also growing rapidly.
- Successful organizations will need to anticipate and drive change, not just embrace it, as new technologies like augmented reality, 3D printing, and artificial intelligence continue advancing. Skills in sectors, work, and life will need to adapt and evolve.
Net neutrality is the principle that internet service providers should treat all data on the internet equally without discrimination. This allows users free access to connect to any website without restrictions. Supporters argue this promotes innovation and free expression, while opponents say it increases costs for internet service providers. Without net neutrality, ISPs could charge different rates for different types of online content or websites. Indian citizens should demand freedom of access without interference from telecom companies to uphold net neutrality principles in India.
The document discusses visions for broadband communications after 2010, noting that global ubiquitous mobile broadband will be enabled by technologies like HSPA Plus and LTE. It states that planned rural broadband initiatives in Canada and the US will likely be obsolete, as mobile wireless will compete directly with fixed broadband. It also notes that broadband metrics will become more complicated, and that sound policy should be based on sound metrics that accurately capture broadband access and usage.
Net neutrality is the concept of equal access to the internet without bias toward certain content. It has been a guiding principle since the inception of the internet. However, internet service providers want to charge content providers more for certain network traffic or services. Without net neutrality protections, ISPs could control and restrict access to websites and increase costs. Supporters argue this would fundamentally change the open internet, while ISPs say it is needed to sustain network infrastructure. There is an ongoing conflict between preserving net neutrality regulations and allowing ISPs to manage their networks.
Cybera's mission is to spur innovation for Alberta's economic benefit through the use of cyberinfrastructure. As large economies outsize Canada, Cybera pursues innovation and collaboration strategies by bringing together education, collaboration and cyberinfrastructure to enable data sharing, virtual organizations, and computing resources like WestGrid. One example project is the Water and Environmental Hub, which aims to be an open source web platform connecting water data and tools to advance water research and management.
Net Neutrality and the Future of the InternetMercatus Center
Net neutrality regulations would mandate that essentially all data on the Internet be treated the same by Internet service providers (ISPs), with many supporters calling on the FCC to prohibit “Internet fast lanes.” But are there situations in which different treatment of broadband traffic is good? What role should the government play in ever-changing broadband markets?
Net neutrality is the principle that Internet service providers should enable access to all content and applications regardless of the source, and without favoring or blocking particular products or websites. This document discusses the history of net neutrality and the Internet, as well as arguments for and against net neutrality from various perspectives such as economics, politics, philosophy, culture, and law. It concludes by advocating for maintaining a neutral Internet to protect consumers and freedom of access.
1) Internet usage in the UK has grown tremendously from 3.6 million users in 1996 to 36.4 million users in 2009.
2) Broadband speeds have increased significantly with 90% of services now above 2Mb/s as of May 2009. Wireless broadband usage has also grown with 58% of people using it at home.
3) Younger and older demographics are increasingly using the internet with women aged 25-34 spending more time online than men and those over 50 accounting for 30% of total internet time despite being only 25% of online users.
This document is a research paper on the importance of net neutrality. It discusses the history of the internet from its conception in the 1960s to its growth throughout the decades. It then explains what net neutrality is and why it is important for ensuring equal access and non-discrimination of websites. Without net neutrality, internet providers could block or degrade certain websites unless users pay more. The paper also addresses arguments against net neutrality and concludes by emphasizing the importance of maintaining the policy.
There are No Islands in Cyberspace - Tasmania’s Leading Role in the NBNLarry Smarr
09.08.10
Invited Talk
Inaugural Joseph Aloysius Lyons Lecture
The Board of the Tasmanian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (TCCI)
Title: There are No Islands in Cyberspace - Tasmania’s Leading Role in the NBN
Hobart, Tasmania, Australia
Overview of the history, evolution and future of the Internet, presented to Central Texas World Future Society (in an earlier version) and IEEE Central Texas Consultants' Network (this version).
Cloud computing is the delivery of computing as a service rather than a product, whereby shared resources, software, and information are provided to computers
This document discusses cloud computing, defining it as taking computer services and tasks and making them available over the web. It outlines trends in cloud architecture, emerging cloud platforms, examples of companies using cloud computing, and advantages like scalable server capacity and storage. In conclusion, cloud computing is growing rapidly due to its benefits for customers of all sizes, with simpler acquisition of cloud services that can integrate public and private clouds.
Broadband Best Practices In Rural Mn 102009Becky LaPlant
This document summarizes best practices for broadband deployment discussed at a webinar. It discusses:
1) Partnering with schools and other institutions to build fiber networks and stimulate competitive responses from broadband providers.
2) Building community fiber rings to connect institutions and deploying wireless to serve entire areas.
3) Partnering across counties to add redundancy and value through high-capacity fiber networks.
4) Emerging projects to extend city networks to rural communities and build countywide fiber networks.
Lone Eagle Consulting Native American Broadband ApplicationsFrank Odasz
This document summarizes best practices for ICT capacity building activities for rural communities presented by Frank Odasz of Lone Eagle Consulting. Some key points include:
1. Lone Eagle Consulting has 25 years of experience with rural ICT innovations, including fast-track training, distance learning, and designing local, regional, and national ICT adoption strategies.
2. Case studies are presented showing the potential of ICT for economic development, education, and social benefits in rural communities worldwide.
3. Metrics for meaningful rural ICT capacity building should focus on what citizens actually do with technologies and ensure genuine, positive outcomes are achieved.
4. A community inclusion process is recommended that raises awareness of opportunities
Gordon Cook - Presentation at Emerging Communications Conference & Awards (eC...eCommConf
Research and education networks provide an alternative to commercial networks by delivering open access and enabling global collaboration. They form an interconnected web of high-speed networks between national research and education networks in over 75 countries. These networks allow for both innovation and standardization through forums like GLIF. They have the potential to provide bandwidth, storage, and computing resources to virtual organizations working in fields like science, education, healthcare, and public safety. Examples described include networks in Portland, Cleveland, and Durango that connect schools, hospitals, and other organizations while blurring boundaries between research/education and commercial use.
Net Neutrality PPT presentation in MIS 3305 on Oct. 13, 2015. Explanation is needed for various slides. However, this slide show presents an overview of what net neutrality is, how the internet works, how ISPs have throttled content providers data traveling through their networks, and the FCC's ruling over the issue.
Broadband Best Practices in Greater MinnesotaAnn Treacy
Community leaders are faced with navigating a whirlwind of dynamic technologies, policy discussions at the federal and state level, and funding through the ARRA stimulus programs as they wrestle with the the challenge of ensuring world-class broadband infrastructure and services and motivating the adoption of new technologies by businesses, institutions and citizens. This session will provide an overview of community best practices for network deployment and broadband-based economic development. By Bill Coleman for the Blandin Foundation
We aim to bring doctors to remote health centers, expand the horizon and educational opportunities for children, and train entrepreneurs to build sustainable economic opportunities. Follow our progress on Facebook. http://www.facebook.com/pages/Malawi-WiFi/178918215503395
Talk at 31st Chaos Communication Congress at Hamburg 2014.
see: https://events.ccc.de/congress/2014/Fahrplan/events/6170.html
Our talk will highlight the current debates surrounding net neutrality in Europe, the United States and other parts of the world. We will look at the results of the SaveTheInternet.eu campaign which was lunched a year ago on 30c3. We will discuss various legal protections for net neutrality, look closer at the experience of the Netherlands and we will give an overview of all important open ends of the debate.
Since two years net neutrality is on the agenda of politicians world wide. These are important debates, as net neutrality became one of the central questions about our freedom on the internet. With different faces around the globe we see a trend towards more violations of the neutrality principle which the internet was founded upon. The efforts of telecommunication companies to find new ways to monetize their networks and us users within them are countered in some countries with legislation preventing this new business models.
In 2010, after two years of preparation and a fierce battle, the Dutch
parliament accepted a change to the Telecommunications Act which made net neutrality a principle that was protected by law. In this talk we will take stock after two years of legal protection of net neutrality in The Netherlands. Did it work and do the Dutch now have undiscriminated access to all services on the internet? Has the doomsday scenario of the providers, that subscriptions would become outrageously expensive, become reality? In which cases was the Dutch law enforced?
Are there any loopholes in the Dutch implementation? If others are to
fight for net neutrality, what are the pitfalls to avoid? And, on a more
meta-level, is it enough? Will net neutrality protect your freedom to
access websites and services, or do we need a broader type neutrality?
The document discusses the future of work and how digital technology is transforming the way people work. It notes that 35% of current jobs may become automated in the next 20 years. Other key points made include:
- Knowledge is doubling every 12 months and many tasks now require digital skills.
- Mobile technology is ubiquitous with people spending 14 hours a day on their phones on average. The "internet of things" is also growing rapidly.
- Successful organizations will need to anticipate and drive change, not just embrace it, as new technologies like augmented reality, 3D printing, and artificial intelligence continue advancing. Skills in sectors, work, and life will need to adapt and evolve.
Net neutrality is the principle that internet service providers should treat all data on the internet equally without discrimination. This allows users free access to connect to any website without restrictions. Supporters argue this promotes innovation and free expression, while opponents say it increases costs for internet service providers. Without net neutrality, ISPs could charge different rates for different types of online content or websites. Indian citizens should demand freedom of access without interference from telecom companies to uphold net neutrality principles in India.
The document discusses visions for broadband communications after 2010, noting that global ubiquitous mobile broadband will be enabled by technologies like HSPA Plus and LTE. It states that planned rural broadband initiatives in Canada and the US will likely be obsolete, as mobile wireless will compete directly with fixed broadband. It also notes that broadband metrics will become more complicated, and that sound policy should be based on sound metrics that accurately capture broadband access and usage.
Net neutrality is the concept of equal access to the internet without bias toward certain content. It has been a guiding principle since the inception of the internet. However, internet service providers want to charge content providers more for certain network traffic or services. Without net neutrality protections, ISPs could control and restrict access to websites and increase costs. Supporters argue this would fundamentally change the open internet, while ISPs say it is needed to sustain network infrastructure. There is an ongoing conflict between preserving net neutrality regulations and allowing ISPs to manage their networks.
Cybera's mission is to spur innovation for Alberta's economic benefit through the use of cyberinfrastructure. As large economies outsize Canada, Cybera pursues innovation and collaboration strategies by bringing together education, collaboration and cyberinfrastructure to enable data sharing, virtual organizations, and computing resources like WestGrid. One example project is the Water and Environmental Hub, which aims to be an open source web platform connecting water data and tools to advance water research and management.
Net Neutrality and the Future of the InternetMercatus Center
Net neutrality regulations would mandate that essentially all data on the Internet be treated the same by Internet service providers (ISPs), with many supporters calling on the FCC to prohibit “Internet fast lanes.” But are there situations in which different treatment of broadband traffic is good? What role should the government play in ever-changing broadband markets?
Net neutrality is the principle that Internet service providers should enable access to all content and applications regardless of the source, and without favoring or blocking particular products or websites. This document discusses the history of net neutrality and the Internet, as well as arguments for and against net neutrality from various perspectives such as economics, politics, philosophy, culture, and law. It concludes by advocating for maintaining a neutral Internet to protect consumers and freedom of access.
1) Internet usage in the UK has grown tremendously from 3.6 million users in 1996 to 36.4 million users in 2009.
2) Broadband speeds have increased significantly with 90% of services now above 2Mb/s as of May 2009. Wireless broadband usage has also grown with 58% of people using it at home.
3) Younger and older demographics are increasingly using the internet with women aged 25-34 spending more time online than men and those over 50 accounting for 30% of total internet time despite being only 25% of online users.
This document is a research paper on the importance of net neutrality. It discusses the history of the internet from its conception in the 1960s to its growth throughout the decades. It then explains what net neutrality is and why it is important for ensuring equal access and non-discrimination of websites. Without net neutrality, internet providers could block or degrade certain websites unless users pay more. The paper also addresses arguments against net neutrality and concludes by emphasizing the importance of maintaining the policy.
There are No Islands in Cyberspace - Tasmania’s Leading Role in the NBNLarry Smarr
09.08.10
Invited Talk
Inaugural Joseph Aloysius Lyons Lecture
The Board of the Tasmanian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (TCCI)
Title: There are No Islands in Cyberspace - Tasmania’s Leading Role in the NBN
Hobart, Tasmania, Australia
Overview of the history, evolution and future of the Internet, presented to Central Texas World Future Society (in an earlier version) and IEEE Central Texas Consultants' Network (this version).
Cloud computing is the delivery of computing as a service rather than a product, whereby shared resources, software, and information are provided to computers
This document discusses cloud computing, defining it as taking computer services and tasks and making them available over the web. It outlines trends in cloud architecture, emerging cloud platforms, examples of companies using cloud computing, and advantages like scalable server capacity and storage. In conclusion, cloud computing is growing rapidly due to its benefits for customers of all sizes, with simpler acquisition of cloud services that can integrate public and private clouds.
The document discusses cloud computing, including definitions, key characteristics, components, roles, and implementations. It defines cloud computing as using web-based tools and storing information on remote servers operated by another company. Key characteristics include scalability, multi-tenancy, pay-per-use pricing, and device/location independence. The main components are infrastructure, storage, platforms, applications, services, and clients. Implementations discussed include the Virtual Computing Laboratory and Amazon EC2.
This document discusses cloud computing and outlines its key features and research challenges. It defines cloud computing according to NIST, describes common cloud service models (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS), and summarizes the state-of-the-art implementation including distributed file systems like HDFS and frameworks like MapReduce. However, it notes that current technologies are not developed enough and there are many open research challenges around automated provisioning, virtual machine migration, server consolidation, traffic management, data security, software frameworks, storage, and novel cloud architectures.
Cloud comping is one of the booming topic in it department. My presentation will discuss the major points of the cloud computing .So hope you find what you where looking for
Cloud computing has the potential to improve energy efficiency through server consolidation and switching off unused servers, however, increasing internet traffic and data storage demands driven by cloud services could negate these savings; while Microsoft claims its cloud solutions reduce energy use by 30-90% compared to on-premise installations, Greenpeace argues collective cloud demand will increase CO2 emissions even with efficient data centers. The presentation analyzes the environmental sustainability of cloud computing by exploring technologies and mechanisms that support this goal as well as studies with differing views on cloud computing's impact.
A summary of the major events that brought about cloud computing, starting in the 1950s. You can find this information and much more in Oneserve's 'Ultimate Guide to the Cloud'.
Cloud computing allows for location-independent computing resources that can be accessed on demand. It has evolved from earlier technologies like utility computing and now commonly uses a client-server model. The key features of cloud computing include agility, cost savings, scalability, and reliability, though privacy and security concerns still need to be addressed.
This document presents an introduction to cloud computing. It defines cloud computing as using remote servers and the internet to maintain data and applications. It describes the characteristics of cloud computing including APIs, virtualization, reliability, and security. It discusses the different types of cloud including public, private, community, and hybrid cloud. It also defines the three main cloud stacks: Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), Platform as a Service (PaaS), and Software as a Service (SaaS). The benefits of cloud computing are reduced costs, improved accessibility and flexibility. Cloud security and uses of cloud computing are also briefly discussed.
This document discusses several network initiatives in Alberta, Canada including improving access to rural communities and reducing connectivity costs. It notes the growing demand for network services among academic and public sectors. Several small educational institutions and rural communities lack adequate broadband access. The document outlines federal initiatives to expand broadband access to rural Canadian homes and reviews options for network access cost reduction through peering arrangements and academic cost sharing to improve efficiency and service.
This document discusses the role of town planners in supporting municipal broadband initiatives in rural communities. It covers trends driving increased digital data production like mobile traffic, cloud storage, and the internet of things. Town planners can take on a champion role by including broadband in strategic planning, prioritizing it for economic development, and managing municipal broadband projects. The document also reviews technologies expanding broadband access like state middle mile networks and examples from Massachusetts, Connecticut, and Rhode Island.
Created for an independent study on Media & the Digital Divide, this presentation discusses the latest developments in Municipal Wireless Internet and how they could be leveraged to lessen the divide in urban communities throughout America.
The panel discussion focused on i-Waterfront's plan to provide a billion bits per second broadband network along Toronto's waterfront. The panel included representatives from Windsor and Essex County Smart Community, the University of Windsor, i-CANADA West, Alcatel-Lucent, and Rhyzome Networks. They discussed creating an ultra-fast fibre-optic network that would lead the city into the 21st century and provide ultra-high-speed broadband access for waterfront communities at an affordable price. Newspapers articles were cited that praised the plan to wire the waterfront with a smart, ultra-broadband communications infrastructure that would serve as the foundation for innovation in the region.
The document discusses best practices for backup and peering/group buying for cyberinfrastructure networks. It provides examples of how the BCNET network in British Columbia partners with commercial services for scalable and secure 24/7 backup located in the province. It also discusses how BCNET reduces network access costs through peering agreements, which improve service, network efficiency, and provide academic and commercial opportunities. The peering agreements allow for the private peering between BCNET and Google to provide a 1Gb/s connection.
The document discusses best practices for networking and data management at research institutions. It provides examples of BCNet peering with other networks to reduce costs and improve service, including a private 1Gbps connection to Google. It also discusses using internet exchanges and group purchasing to lower networking costs. Backup practices involve partnering with a commercial backup service that offers 24/7 support, security, scalability and affordability.
The Economics Behind Cyberinfrastructure - Robin Winsor, CyberaCybera Inc.
Robin Winsor, President & CEO of Cybera, presented these slides as part of the Cybera Summit 2010 session "The Economics Behind Cyberinfrastructure". For more information, please visit http://www.cybera.ca/economics-behind-cyberinfrastructure
Cybera - Network & Utility Initiatives - visionCybera Inc.
Cybera provides network infrastructure and services to support research, education, and economic development in Alberta. It was formed through the merger of previous organizations. Cybera currently manages several network and research projects and aims to expand broadband access across Alberta, especially in rural areas still lacking connectivity. Peering arrangements allow networks to directly exchange traffic, reducing costs and improving performance compared to traditional transit agreements. Cybera connects to an internet exchange in Seattle, providing improved access to major content providers through both public and private peering connections.
The document discusses the need for broadband internet access globally, especially in developing areas and rural communities. It notes that billions lack meaningful access to important information and opportunities due to the digital divide. Wireless mesh networks are presented as a potential solution to provide low-cost, easy to deploy broadband connectivity without requiring expensive wired infrastructure investments. Challenges of implementing large-scale wireless mesh networks are also summarized.
The document provides an overview of an organization with the mission to spur innovation for Alberta's economic benefit through cyberinfrastructure. It discusses goals of sustainable operations through grant renewals and member support. Revenue is generated through memberships and government funds. Best practices from other organizations around backup services, peering, and on-demand high performance computing are also presented.
This document discusses regional developments in advanced networks in Alberta. It describes the demand for academic and public network services, both urban and rural. It also discusses the provincial cloud initiative by Cybera to provide cloud services like email, office tools, and virtualization services similar to Google and Amazon. The initiative aims to support needs like exascale computing, genomics, and DIY biology. It also discusses export opportunities and the varying costs of internet connectivity for rural and urban areas in Alberta based on speed and technology (e.g. satellite, wireless, cable).
The document outlines plans for Cybera to expand its services and operations. It discusses peering with other networks to reduce costs, forming a buying group to negotiate lower prices, partnering with Orion for backup services, developing high performance computing capabilities, and supporting broadband initiatives. It also summarizes current projects like the water and environment hub and outlines next steps such as continuing pilot projects and gathering more data to inform decisions. The overall goal is to spur innovation in Alberta through expanded cyberinfrastructure.
The document provides information about the Internet including:
1. The Internet is a global system of interconnected computer networks that uses TCP/IP protocols to serve billions of users worldwide through private, public, academic, business and government networks linked together.
2. The history of the Internet began in the 1950s with the development of early computer networks like ARPANET and packet switching which led to internetworking protocols allowing multiple networks to join.
3. Internet access technologies include local area networks, dial-up, Wi-Fi, broadband and mobile broadband which people use to access Internet services like email, the World Wide Web and online information.
Pervasive Cloud Computing in Alberta - Robin Winsor, CyberaCybera Inc.
Robin Winsor, President & CEO of Cybera, presented these slides as part of the Cybera Summit 2010 session "Pervasive Cloud Infrastructure: Opportunities in Alberta". For more information, please visit http://www.cybera.ca/pervasive-cloud-infrastructure-opportunities-alberta
The document summarizes the history and development of the Internet from its origins in the 1960s as a research network to its current widespread use globally. It discusses how the Internet was initially developed for research and education purposes and later commercialized. It also outlines key trends in Internet usage over time such as increased wireless access, social media adoption, and cloud computing services.
Cyber Summit 2016: Technology, Education, and DemocracyCybera Inc.
What are the opportunities and the challenges offered by emerging modes of technologically-inflected communication and decision-making? What is our role and responsibility as educators and as developers of research and teaching digital infrastructures? What do students need in the 21st century? As education institutions and providers struggle to respond to the first two questions, are we abrogating our responsibility to the last?
In this talk, Matt Ratto will describe some of the opportunities and the challenges we currently face, laying out a model of action for how to potentially address the questions raised above. Core to his thinking are two related points; first that we must help students develop a greater sense of how the informational world and its attendant infrastructures helps shape how and what we think, and second, that a good way to do this is to give students the space to engage in reflexive acts of technological production – what Matt has termed ‘critical making.’ He will provide concrete examples from both his research and his teaching that demonstrate the value and importance of reflexive, hands-on work with digital technologies in helping students develop the critical digital literacy skills they need to function in today’s society.
Matt Ratto is an Associate Professor in the Faculty of Information at the University of Toronto and directs the Semaphore Research cluster on Inclusive Design, Mobile and Pervasive Computing and, as part of Semaphore, the Critical Making lab.
Cyber Summit 2016: Understanding Users' (In)Secure BehaviourCybera Inc.
1) The document summarizes a user study on phishing detection that found users still struggle to accurately identify phishing sites, being successful only 53% of the time on phishing sites and 78% on legitimate sites.
2) The study also found that users have only a shallow understanding of security indicators and place more attention on page content than security cues. Nearly half did not recognize a phishing version of their own bank site.
3) The presentation argues that common password policies may do more harm than good by placing unreasonable demands on human memory and behavior. It suggests rethinking such policies and advice to consider human capabilities and provide more practical and beneficial guidance.
Cyber Summit 2016: Insider Threat Indicators: Human BehaviourCybera Inc.
Serious threats to private and governmental organizations do not only come from the outside world, but also come from within. Some employees and contractors with legitimate access to buildings, networks, assets and information deliberately misuse their priviledged access to cause harm to their organization. What are the reasons behind their actions? Is it debts, greed, ideology, disgruntlement, or divided loyalty?
Regardless of their motivations or vulnerabilities, traitors have very similar types of personality and display a certain pattern of behaviours before committing an insider incident. As a prevention measure, it is vital that organizations and employees understand, recognize and detect the common indicators of insider threat. Would you recognize the signs?
Mario Vachon is an Insider Threat Security Specialist with the RCMP Departmental Security Branch.
Cyber Summit 2016: Research Data and the Canadian Innovation ChallengeCybera Inc.
Canada allocates a substantial amount of public funding to research, which is a critical factor in ensuring we remain innovative and competitive. Increasingly this funding is geared to the support and development of digital research infrastructure (DRI), including the underlying networks and the associated data acquisition, storage, analysis and visualization. In order to maximize the benefits of increasingly complex DRI and the research it facilitates, it is important to make sure data is properly stewarded, accessible and reusable. By adopting appropriate approaches to research data management we are better positioned to respond to challenges, such as effectively measuring research impacts, and ensuring the reproducibility, privacy, and security of research outputs.
Research Data Canada (RDC) is a member-driven organization committed to developing a sustainable approach to research data management, one based on interoperability and best practices. This session will provide an update on the efforts of RDC and partner organizations, including: CANARIE, Compute Canada, CARL Portage Network, CASRAI, the TriAgencies, and the Leadership Council for Digital Infrastructure. Intersections with international activities and projects will also be highlighted. These efforts are ultimately designed to faciliate a cohesive national approach to research data management, and one based on a clearly articulated vision for supporting innovation and discovery in Canada.
Mark Leggott is the Executive Director of Research Data Canada.
Cyber Summit 2016: Knowing More and Understanding Less in the Age of Big DataCybera Inc.
The Internet has revolutionized how — and how much — each of us can know. Our digital tools put the knowledge of the world at our fingertips — and soon, maybe, right into our heads. But what kinds of of knowledge do our devices give us, and how are they reshaping and challenging the role that education and libraries should play in our lives?
This talk was delivered by Michael Patrick Lynch, professor of philosophy at the University of Connecticut, where he directs the university’s Humanities Institute.
Cyber Summit 2016: Privacy Issues in Big Data Sharing and ReuseCybera Inc.
This document summarizes a presentation on big data and data reuse given by Bart Custers. It discusses:
1) The Eudeco project which examines big data and data reuse from legal, societal, economic, and technological perspectives across multiple European countries.
2) Issues with data sharing and reuse, including potential privacy violations, discrimination, lack of transparency, and unintended consequences from new uses of data or placing it in new contexts.
3) Potential solutions discussed, including privacy impact assessments, privacy by design, and new approaches focusing more on transparency and responsibility than restricting data access and use.
Cyber Summit 2016: Establishing an Ethics Framework for Predictive Analytics ...Cybera Inc.
This document summarizes a presentation about establishing an ethics framework for predictive analytics using student data in higher education. It discusses how technology has enabled more data collection and predictive modeling of student behavior. However, few guidelines exist for these practices. The presentation advocates developing an ethics framework that safeguards student privacy, promotes transparency, considers unintended consequences, and involves consultation. It also examines existing principles and discusses challenges like opaque predictive models that work against students' interests. The presenter argues universities should internalize norms of respecting trust and serving students, not just avoiding legal issues.
Cyber Summit 2016: The Data Tsunami vs The Network: How More Data Changes Eve...Cybera Inc.
Canada’s National Research and Education Network, like other ultra-speed research networks, has evolved to transfer massive amounts of data at 100Gbps and beyond. But with the volume of data traffic growing at more than 50% per year, the ability to move increasing volumes of data is challenging. What are the kinds of applications in research and education that are driving this growth? What are the implications of the coming data tsunami on our communication networks? And what happens to network economics to keep up with the demand? CANARIE’s Chief Technology Officer, Mark Wolff, explores these topics and offer insights into how the NREN will evolve to continue to meet the unique needs of Canada’s research and education community.
Cyber Summit 2016: Issues and Challenges Facing Municipalities In Securing DataCybera Inc.
The City of Calgary is responsible for providing municipal services to 1.1 million people and 16,000 employees with more than 700 sites and critical infrastructure units. The municipal services represent a $60B asset base including water and wastewater treatment plants, light rapid transit, emergency services, roads and recreation facilities, and has revenue and procurement streams of $4.0B annually. During his tenure, Owen Key, Chief Security Officer and the Chief Information Officer for the City, has implemented enterprise systems for CCTV, access and ID control, physical security information management systems, and has responsibility for information security.
Cyber Summit 2016: Using Law Responsibly: What Happens When Law Meets Technol...Cybera Inc.
This document summarizes issues at the intersection of law and technology in Canada over the next five years. It discusses debates around lawful access to data, encryption, data retention, and network interception capabilities. Other issues addressed include internet taxes, linking and payments between platforms, VPN use, global orders for content removal, localization requirements, and website blocking. The document argues that as these issues are addressed through law and policy, responsibilities must be met to use law responsibly and consider matters like privacy, oversight, safeguards, and technological implications.
This document summarizes a presentation given by Brian Hamilton on privacy, security, and access to data. It discusses the role of the Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner of Alberta in overseeing privacy laws and reviewing research proposals. It outlines how the office analyzes information sharing and big data initiatives to ensure privacy is protected. Tips are provided for developing privacy controls and gaining approval, including conducting a privacy impact assessment and developing expertise in privacy principles.
Historically, the University of Alberta lacked a centrally managed repository for reporting data, resulting in inconsistency and disparity in access for units across campus. Meaningful and actionable reports were limited, and only focused on the interests and goals of the few units with data analysts who could synthesize the information.
Over the last couple of years, the University of Alberta has undertaken major changes in how information is managed and utilized. At the forefront of this change has been an increased interest in supporting the development of analytics and supporting tools. Beginning with the implementation of a centrally managed data warehouse with self-service capabilities, and the introduction of cloud services with business process analysis tools, the University is just starting down the road of big data.
This presentation explores opportunities and challenges for the University of Alberta in utilizing big data.
Predicting the Future With Microsoft BingCybera Inc.
The next generation of data scientists will be asked to build predictive models that can extract inferences from very large datasets which are unobservable at the surface, even to the best domain experts. Microsoft has access to some truly large data sets, web and search data from the Bing search engine and social data through collaborations with Twitter. In this talk, we show you how a small team of data scientists used this data to build the Bing Predicts engine — a collection of machine learnt predictive models that is beating industry experts at predicting the outcome of events like the Super Bowl, the Oscars, elections and referendums and even breakthroughs in health sciences. The talk will also give a preview of how organizations can adopt a big data mindset to generate and experiment with large data sets and to make amazing predictions using their own data.
Analytics 101: How to not fail at analyticsCybera Inc.
"Data Scientist" is perhaps the hottest job title of recent years. But what is a data scientist? What does a data scientist actually do? And where can they be found? In this talk, presenter Daniel Haight describes the benefits of analytics to decision-making, and explores the characteristics of successful organizations that have fostered their own team of data scientists.
The MOOC movement is only four years old, but has already had a tremendous impact on teaching and learning. While the some of the original hype surrounding MOOCs has not been realized, the reality is that they are here for good and are influencing institutional thinking. This talk will discuss the past, present and future of MOOCs.
While the use of online instructional technologies allows the presentation of theoretical science materials, how do we deal with the fact that such courses often include hands-on labs? Laboratory simulations can only provide a solution for online students in a limited and often artificial way. Nearly 20 years ago, Athabasca University developed a solution to the problem of students having to travel to complete their lab work. Emerging technologies at the time allowed for quantitative physics labs to be sent to students as a small kit. The physics initiative was so successful, with over 5,000 students served, that it was picked up in other fields at Athabasca University.
Over the years, such material has become cheaper, easier to use, and more integrated with modern computers. Athabasca is now pioneering ways to put real labs directly onto the internet. In this session, the methods used to make real lab experiences available to online students will be discussed, and some of them demonstrated.
Canadian municipalities are making great strides when it comes to sharing their data in fun, interactive ways. In this session, presenters will look at cities that are using their data to create useful apps and services for citizens; and describe how all community leaders can get involved to make their municipality more open and accessible.
Data science and the use of big data in healthcare delivery could revolutionize the field by decreasing costs and vastly improving efficiency and outcomes. There is an abundance of healthcare data in Canada, but it is mostly siloed and difficult to access due to privacy and security challenges. This session will offer insights into best practices for healthcare analytics programs, as well as use cases that demonstrate the potential benefits that can be realized through this work.
Checking in on Healthcare Data AnalyticsCybera Inc.
Data science and the use of big data in healthcare delivery could revolutionize the field by decreasing costs and vastly improving efficiency and outcomes. There is an abundance of healthcare data in Canada, but it is mostly siloed and difficult to access due to privacy and security challenges.
Open access and open data: international trends and strategic contextCybera Inc.
Governments around the world fund billions of dollars in research every year. Ensuring that the results of research are available to the public, other researchers and industry has become an important underlying value in order to maximize the impact of our publicly funded research. This session will discuss what’s driving the trend towards greater openness and provide an overview of international developments that will help put Canada’s activities into context.
Open access and open data: international trends and strategic context
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