Where is NGA happening? Presentation by Roger Darlington from the Communications Consumer Panel following their recently published report. CBN NextGen Roadshows 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
Future Sat Africa - Emergency Telecommunications Cluster Myles Freedman
The ETC is a global network that provides shared communications services in humanitarian emergencies. It typically provides services like voice and data connectivity, internet access, and radio networks. The ETC works with organizations and satellite operators through the Crisis Connectivity Charter to set up coordinated responses during disasters. When activated, the Charter facilitates information sharing and the deployment of satellite-based connectivity solutions to support humanitarian efforts.
CityFibre operates fibre optic infrastructure in 50 UK cities, with over 30,000 km of fibre and 130 networks connecting over 400 locations. They have the largest fibre-to-the-home network in the UK. A "Gigabit City" brings educational, healthcare, public safety, and economic benefits through high-speed connectivity. The model involves building out a fibre core network anchored by public sector customers, then expanding to businesses, mobile networks, and consumers with fibre-to-the-premises. York, UK has successfully developed a shared network for services like CCTV and WiFi, and is marketing fibre to businesses to become Europe's most digitally connected city by 2015.
Future Sat Africa - GVF - return on investmentMyles Freedman
Martin Jarrold, Chief of International Programme Development at GVF, discusses return on investment for satellite technology. GVF represents over 200 members from over 100 countries involved in satellite services. Satellite communications provide critical connections across many sectors of the economy and society, including banking, mobile backhaul, oil and gas, broadcasting, meteorology, health, humanitarian aid, and government. Improved connectivity in these areas can generate significant financial returns to the economy and society through increased access, efficiency, revenues, and more. Metrics like increased broadband penetration correlating to GDP growth and satellite connectivity building social capital demonstrate the return on investment of satellite technologies.
The document discusses how local online forums and websites can empower communities and enable democratic engagement at a low cost. It provides examples of successful campaigns in Sheffield and Stoke-on-Trent that used online tools to raise issues, including a noise pollution complaint against a cement plant in Sheffield that led to positive resolution. The author promotes their BizFizz business that creates simple, low-cost websites and online forums to open local dialogue and reflections on how such tools have been effective for communities.
This document discusses how hyperlocal websites empower communities by providing public sector information. It provides examples of successful hyperlocal sites across the UK created with support from Talk About Local. These sites range from village sites with a few hundred views daily to large city discussion forums with tens of thousands of users. They cover topics like local campaigns, events, wildlife and community news. The document advocates that public bodies should engage with and support local sites by providing access to public sector information to help local communities.
The document discusses the British hi-fi industry cluster. It originated from many small specialized firms concentrated in southern England that dominated the high-tech hi-fi market. The cluster exhibited characteristics of a Marshallian industrial district - it had over 65 small companies, many spin-offs that created niches, and knowledge sharing between firms. It benefited from local institutions like the BBC that provided trained engineers. While clusters do not guarantee growth, the British hi-fi cluster helped the country stand out globally and drove innovation in the industry through competition and knowledge sharing.
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
Future Sat Africa - Emergency Telecommunications Cluster Myles Freedman
The ETC is a global network that provides shared communications services in humanitarian emergencies. It typically provides services like voice and data connectivity, internet access, and radio networks. The ETC works with organizations and satellite operators through the Crisis Connectivity Charter to set up coordinated responses during disasters. When activated, the Charter facilitates information sharing and the deployment of satellite-based connectivity solutions to support humanitarian efforts.
CityFibre operates fibre optic infrastructure in 50 UK cities, with over 30,000 km of fibre and 130 networks connecting over 400 locations. They have the largest fibre-to-the-home network in the UK. A "Gigabit City" brings educational, healthcare, public safety, and economic benefits through high-speed connectivity. The model involves building out a fibre core network anchored by public sector customers, then expanding to businesses, mobile networks, and consumers with fibre-to-the-premises. York, UK has successfully developed a shared network for services like CCTV and WiFi, and is marketing fibre to businesses to become Europe's most digitally connected city by 2015.
Future Sat Africa - GVF - return on investmentMyles Freedman
Martin Jarrold, Chief of International Programme Development at GVF, discusses return on investment for satellite technology. GVF represents over 200 members from over 100 countries involved in satellite services. Satellite communications provide critical connections across many sectors of the economy and society, including banking, mobile backhaul, oil and gas, broadcasting, meteorology, health, humanitarian aid, and government. Improved connectivity in these areas can generate significant financial returns to the economy and society through increased access, efficiency, revenues, and more. Metrics like increased broadband penetration correlating to GDP growth and satellite connectivity building social capital demonstrate the return on investment of satellite technologies.
The document discusses how local online forums and websites can empower communities and enable democratic engagement at a low cost. It provides examples of successful campaigns in Sheffield and Stoke-on-Trent that used online tools to raise issues, including a noise pollution complaint against a cement plant in Sheffield that led to positive resolution. The author promotes their BizFizz business that creates simple, low-cost websites and online forums to open local dialogue and reflections on how such tools have been effective for communities.
This document discusses how hyperlocal websites empower communities by providing public sector information. It provides examples of successful hyperlocal sites across the UK created with support from Talk About Local. These sites range from village sites with a few hundred views daily to large city discussion forums with tens of thousands of users. They cover topics like local campaigns, events, wildlife and community news. The document advocates that public bodies should engage with and support local sites by providing access to public sector information to help local communities.
The document discusses the British hi-fi industry cluster. It originated from many small specialized firms concentrated in southern England that dominated the high-tech hi-fi market. The cluster exhibited characteristics of a Marshallian industrial district - it had over 65 small companies, many spin-offs that created niches, and knowledge sharing between firms. It benefited from local institutions like the BBC that provided trained engineers. While clusters do not guarantee growth, the British hi-fi cluster helped the country stand out globally and drove innovation in the industry through competition and knowledge sharing.
Infrastructure Seminar | Transport challenges | David Strain |Department of I...Invest Northern Ireland
This document summarizes the work of the Northern Ireland Department for Infrastructure (DfI), which oversees transportation infrastructure projects. It has a budget of £757.9 million for 2016-2017. Key ongoing projects include the Belfast Rapid Transit system, street lighting modernization, and the development of an electric vehicle charging network. The DfI is also responsible for parking enforcement and management. The document invites businesses to provide innovative solutions to challenges around these infrastructure areas and lists potential opportunities for partnership and product development.
Presentation on The rural hyper-connectivity challenge under Pillar 1.B. at the 12th OECD Rural Development Conference on Delivering Well-being, 24-26 September 2019, Seoul Korea. Presentation by Mr. Genaro Cruz, GSMA, United Kingdom.
More information: https://www.oecd.org/rural/rural-development-conference/
- Belfast City Council applied to become one of 100 cities in the Rockefeller Foundation's 100 Resilient Cities program, which helps cities become more resilient to physical, social, and economic challenges.
- Belfast identified coastal flooding, infrastructure failure, and cyber attacks as potential shocks and overreliance on one industry, lack of social cohesion, aging infrastructure, and deprivation/inequality as stresses.
- Belfast was selected as one of four cities invited to Washington D.C. in June 2016 for the final announcement and will receive funding for a Chief Resilience Officer and resilience strategy and plan. This will provide access to expertise from other resilient cities.
The Mobile Learning Network (MoLeNET) is a collaborative project that received £6 million in funding from the Learning and Skills Council to promote mobile learning in the English Further Education sector. Fifteen larger projects received capital funding between £133,000 and £500,000 each to target over 26,000 learners. The projects will provide learners with mobile devices like smartphones, PDAs, and MP3 players. The targeted learners include those aged 14-19 preparing for vocational qualifications, apprentices, adult returners, and those with special needs. Subject areas covered include business, engineering, health and social care, construction, and performing arts.
Future Sat Africa - Crisis Connectivity CharterMyles Freedman
This document outlines the objectives and implementation of the Crisis Connectivity Charter. The key objectives are to provide pre-planned, redundant hybrid satellite-based solutions to enable communications for up to 1,000 humanitarian workers and affected populations within 24 hours of a disaster triggering the Charter. The signatories agree to have a single point of contact to facilitate coordination with the Emergency Telecommunications Cluster and to provide capacity building, training, and equipment storage and transport support. When triggered, the Charter signatories will hold conferences within 12 and 48 hours to recommend and agree on the most suitable response solution to the emergency.
The document discusses the evolution of universal service policy in the United States from its origins in the early 20th century aimed at telephone availability to the current focus on broadband deployment and adoption. It notes the high costs of achieving universal telephone service and calls for reforming universal service policy according to economic principles to more cost-effectively expand broadband access, especially in rural areas. Key goals include reorienting funds from narrowband to broadband and using incentives and targeted assistance to minimize costs and address constraints to broadband deployment and consumer adoption.
Bill Murphy, Next Generation Access- Ready for partnership, Beyond 2010eventwithme
BT is investing £2.5 billion to expand fibre broadband access in the UK. By 2015, fibre will be available to two-thirds of UK premises through the installation of over 30,000 cabinets and laying of over 50,000 km of fibre. BT supports partnerships with local authorities and the private sector to develop comprehensive broadband plans and stimulate customer demand. Examples provided demonstrate collaborative projects in Cornwall, Northern Ireland, and Iwade that aim to bring next-generation broadband access to entire regions and communities.
Rural broadband access is essential for rural economic growth but is often inadequate due to market failures. Current UK rural broadband initiatives are fragmented and complex, driving inefficiency. A new holistic policy framework is needed that sets clear objectives, recognizes regional differences, is demand-driven, considers a range of technologies, and removes uncertainty to better support rural broadband infrastructure rollout.
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.
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.
Future Sat Africa - Skyvision Maximizing return on investmentMyles Freedman
This document discusses maximizing return on investment through monetizing data and providing e-services to widely spread populations using new technologies. It outlines the challenges of serving dispersed populations and proposes building a centralized data center to enable electronic learning, health, government, and banking services nationwide. Specific projects discussed include an e-learning project in Guinea connecting schools via satellite and terrestrial networks, and providing a turnkey network solution for a microfinance institution operating across 5 African countries. Next steps proposed are expanding e-banking and prioritizing telemedicine and mobile health clinic services.
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.
The document discusses the increasing adoption of digital technologies and internet usage in Finland over the past 10-15 years. It notes that by 2005-2006, over half of Finnish households had broadband internet access and over 90% owned mobile phones. It then outlines some examples of how Finnish public broadcaster YLE has experimented with interactive and user-generated content, including through blogs, RSS feeds, SMS messages, and online communities.
Train Campaign Update at Rail Users Network Meeting 13 October 2018 KCBarrington Institute
The document outlines the mission and vision of an organization to foster a robust rail transportation network connecting Berkshire County, MA, Litchfield County, CT, and neighboring regions. The organization aims to create economic opportunities, attract tourists and new residents, reduce carbon emissions while supporting agriculture and light industry, and nurture resilient 21st century rural communities through improved rail connectivity. The organization will keep members updated on policy developments, provide regular updates on new train and transport projects, extend outreach to regional business and government leaders, and engage volunteers through public events and podcasts on rail topics.
The Irish Broadband experience - Gary Healytzombix
This document discusses broadband availability and initiatives in Ireland. It provides statistics on broadband penetration rates in Ireland and comparisons to other EU countries. Availability of DSL has improved but challenges remain, particularly in rural areas. Alternative platforms like cable, fixed wireless access, and fiber are growing. Local loop unbundling is developing but lags some other EU countries. The National Broadband Scheme aims to address availability in currently unserved areas through an open competition process.
This document discusses issues around collective licensing of music in Europe in light of new digital music services and regulations. It notes the complexity of licensing arrangements between countries and societies due to differences in how mechanical and performance rights are handled. It argues that a new pan-European structure is needed to facilitate direct cross-border licensing, including standardized metadata and global repertoire databases. However, it remains unclear if current proposals will truly solve problems or remain controlled by existing players. Overall reform and new regulations from the EU may be required to establish a transparent, efficient system.
Infrastructure Seminar | The Infrastructure Systems competition scope | Harsh...Invest Northern Ireland
This document provides information about an upcoming competition focused on infrastructure systems innovation. It includes:
1) An overview of the competition aims to accelerate innovation, business growth, and integration of infrastructure systems.
2) Details on the competition scope, which must demonstrate step changes in energy systems, civil nuclear, offshore wind, connected transport, urban living or integrated infrastructure.
3) Outlines for two competition offerings - one for grants focusing on lower technology readiness levels, and one for first commercial deployment contracts.
4) Descriptions of the technology areas and themes within the competition scope, as well as areas considered out of scope.
ALLVOICES: Music Industry and Piracy Law – Black Hawk Mineslancethinly
The music industry has given a judicious endorsement to European Union moves intended at limiting Internet piracy.
The copyright directive was "a workable proposal", said the industry's umbrella group, the International Federation of Phonographic Industries.
IFPI, representing around 1400 major and independent record companies worldwide, said the newly-adopted UK legislation, requiring measures from ISPs to curb piracy on their networks, sets a powerful example to other countries.
IFPI chairman John Kennedy said: "The passing of the Digital Economy Act in the UK recognizes that if a country is to have world-class creative industries, then it also needs laws that will effectively protect their rights from the crippling problem of digital piracy.
"The new UK legislation is a decisive step towards dealing with P2P and other forms of illegal distribution in a way that can substantially reduce the problem. Most importantly, it recognizes that effectively addressing piracy needs active cooperation from internet service providers, in helping curb infringements on their networks.
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
Fibrespeed Wales - presentation by Chris Smith from Geo - a practical solution to public investment when market forces fail - CBN/NextGen Roadshows 2009
Infrastructure Seminar | Transport challenges | David Strain |Department of I...Invest Northern Ireland
This document summarizes the work of the Northern Ireland Department for Infrastructure (DfI), which oversees transportation infrastructure projects. It has a budget of £757.9 million for 2016-2017. Key ongoing projects include the Belfast Rapid Transit system, street lighting modernization, and the development of an electric vehicle charging network. The DfI is also responsible for parking enforcement and management. The document invites businesses to provide innovative solutions to challenges around these infrastructure areas and lists potential opportunities for partnership and product development.
Presentation on The rural hyper-connectivity challenge under Pillar 1.B. at the 12th OECD Rural Development Conference on Delivering Well-being, 24-26 September 2019, Seoul Korea. Presentation by Mr. Genaro Cruz, GSMA, United Kingdom.
More information: https://www.oecd.org/rural/rural-development-conference/
- Belfast City Council applied to become one of 100 cities in the Rockefeller Foundation's 100 Resilient Cities program, which helps cities become more resilient to physical, social, and economic challenges.
- Belfast identified coastal flooding, infrastructure failure, and cyber attacks as potential shocks and overreliance on one industry, lack of social cohesion, aging infrastructure, and deprivation/inequality as stresses.
- Belfast was selected as one of four cities invited to Washington D.C. in June 2016 for the final announcement and will receive funding for a Chief Resilience Officer and resilience strategy and plan. This will provide access to expertise from other resilient cities.
The Mobile Learning Network (MoLeNET) is a collaborative project that received £6 million in funding from the Learning and Skills Council to promote mobile learning in the English Further Education sector. Fifteen larger projects received capital funding between £133,000 and £500,000 each to target over 26,000 learners. The projects will provide learners with mobile devices like smartphones, PDAs, and MP3 players. The targeted learners include those aged 14-19 preparing for vocational qualifications, apprentices, adult returners, and those with special needs. Subject areas covered include business, engineering, health and social care, construction, and performing arts.
Future Sat Africa - Crisis Connectivity CharterMyles Freedman
This document outlines the objectives and implementation of the Crisis Connectivity Charter. The key objectives are to provide pre-planned, redundant hybrid satellite-based solutions to enable communications for up to 1,000 humanitarian workers and affected populations within 24 hours of a disaster triggering the Charter. The signatories agree to have a single point of contact to facilitate coordination with the Emergency Telecommunications Cluster and to provide capacity building, training, and equipment storage and transport support. When triggered, the Charter signatories will hold conferences within 12 and 48 hours to recommend and agree on the most suitable response solution to the emergency.
The document discusses the evolution of universal service policy in the United States from its origins in the early 20th century aimed at telephone availability to the current focus on broadband deployment and adoption. It notes the high costs of achieving universal telephone service and calls for reforming universal service policy according to economic principles to more cost-effectively expand broadband access, especially in rural areas. Key goals include reorienting funds from narrowband to broadband and using incentives and targeted assistance to minimize costs and address constraints to broadband deployment and consumer adoption.
Bill Murphy, Next Generation Access- Ready for partnership, Beyond 2010eventwithme
BT is investing £2.5 billion to expand fibre broadband access in the UK. By 2015, fibre will be available to two-thirds of UK premises through the installation of over 30,000 cabinets and laying of over 50,000 km of fibre. BT supports partnerships with local authorities and the private sector to develop comprehensive broadband plans and stimulate customer demand. Examples provided demonstrate collaborative projects in Cornwall, Northern Ireland, and Iwade that aim to bring next-generation broadband access to entire regions and communities.
Rural broadband access is essential for rural economic growth but is often inadequate due to market failures. Current UK rural broadband initiatives are fragmented and complex, driving inefficiency. A new holistic policy framework is needed that sets clear objectives, recognizes regional differences, is demand-driven, considers a range of technologies, and removes uncertainty to better support rural broadband infrastructure rollout.
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.
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.
Future Sat Africa - Skyvision Maximizing return on investmentMyles Freedman
This document discusses maximizing return on investment through monetizing data and providing e-services to widely spread populations using new technologies. It outlines the challenges of serving dispersed populations and proposes building a centralized data center to enable electronic learning, health, government, and banking services nationwide. Specific projects discussed include an e-learning project in Guinea connecting schools via satellite and terrestrial networks, and providing a turnkey network solution for a microfinance institution operating across 5 African countries. Next steps proposed are expanding e-banking and prioritizing telemedicine and mobile health clinic services.
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.
The document discusses the increasing adoption of digital technologies and internet usage in Finland over the past 10-15 years. It notes that by 2005-2006, over half of Finnish households had broadband internet access and over 90% owned mobile phones. It then outlines some examples of how Finnish public broadcaster YLE has experimented with interactive and user-generated content, including through blogs, RSS feeds, SMS messages, and online communities.
Train Campaign Update at Rail Users Network Meeting 13 October 2018 KCBarrington Institute
The document outlines the mission and vision of an organization to foster a robust rail transportation network connecting Berkshire County, MA, Litchfield County, CT, and neighboring regions. The organization aims to create economic opportunities, attract tourists and new residents, reduce carbon emissions while supporting agriculture and light industry, and nurture resilient 21st century rural communities through improved rail connectivity. The organization will keep members updated on policy developments, provide regular updates on new train and transport projects, extend outreach to regional business and government leaders, and engage volunteers through public events and podcasts on rail topics.
The Irish Broadband experience - Gary Healytzombix
This document discusses broadband availability and initiatives in Ireland. It provides statistics on broadband penetration rates in Ireland and comparisons to other EU countries. Availability of DSL has improved but challenges remain, particularly in rural areas. Alternative platforms like cable, fixed wireless access, and fiber are growing. Local loop unbundling is developing but lags some other EU countries. The National Broadband Scheme aims to address availability in currently unserved areas through an open competition process.
This document discusses issues around collective licensing of music in Europe in light of new digital music services and regulations. It notes the complexity of licensing arrangements between countries and societies due to differences in how mechanical and performance rights are handled. It argues that a new pan-European structure is needed to facilitate direct cross-border licensing, including standardized metadata and global repertoire databases. However, it remains unclear if current proposals will truly solve problems or remain controlled by existing players. Overall reform and new regulations from the EU may be required to establish a transparent, efficient system.
Infrastructure Seminar | The Infrastructure Systems competition scope | Harsh...Invest Northern Ireland
This document provides information about an upcoming competition focused on infrastructure systems innovation. It includes:
1) An overview of the competition aims to accelerate innovation, business growth, and integration of infrastructure systems.
2) Details on the competition scope, which must demonstrate step changes in energy systems, civil nuclear, offshore wind, connected transport, urban living or integrated infrastructure.
3) Outlines for two competition offerings - one for grants focusing on lower technology readiness levels, and one for first commercial deployment contracts.
4) Descriptions of the technology areas and themes within the competition scope, as well as areas considered out of scope.
ALLVOICES: Music Industry and Piracy Law – Black Hawk Mineslancethinly
The music industry has given a judicious endorsement to European Union moves intended at limiting Internet piracy.
The copyright directive was "a workable proposal", said the industry's umbrella group, the International Federation of Phonographic Industries.
IFPI, representing around 1400 major and independent record companies worldwide, said the newly-adopted UK legislation, requiring measures from ISPs to curb piracy on their networks, sets a powerful example to other countries.
IFPI chairman John Kennedy said: "The passing of the Digital Economy Act in the UK recognizes that if a country is to have world-class creative industries, then it also needs laws that will effectively protect their rights from the crippling problem of digital piracy.
"The new UK legislation is a decisive step towards dealing with P2P and other forms of illegal distribution in a way that can substantially reduce the problem. Most importantly, it recognizes that effectively addressing piracy needs active cooperation from internet service providers, in helping curb infringements on their networks.
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
Fibrespeed Wales - presentation by Chris Smith from Geo - a practical solution to public investment when market forces fail - 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.
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
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.
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.
5G - Enabled Road and Rail Transport Trials in the West MidlandsKTN
The document provides information about an upcoming WM5G Mobility Competition event in March 2020. It includes an agenda for the full-day event, which will involve presentations on the competition scope and application process, as well as networking sessions. The event aims to shape 5G development for mobility applications in the UK by engaging consortia to submit proposals and trials for improving transport systems in areas like traffic management, public transport monitoring and autonomous vehicles. Attendees will learn about the objectives to test 5G uses cases, accelerate 5G networks, and enhance the traveller experience, journey times, emissions, safety and customer satisfaction of mobility services in the region.
The document outlines the UK government's 2015-2017 agenda to expand broadband access:
1. Reach 95% superfast broadband coverage by 2017 and develop options to expand beyond 95%
2. Ensure universal access to minimum 2Mbps broadband by end of 2015
3. Invest £40 million in 50 cities to provide broadband vouchers for small and medium businesses
This document is a proposal submitted by Media Access Canada (MAC) on behalf of the Access 2020 Coalition in response to Industry Canada's consultation on a policy framework for the 700 MHz band. The proposal makes four key recommendations:
1) Policy and technical decisions by Industry Canada must consider accessibility as a primary factor to ensure compliance with disability rights laws.
2) Industry Canada should create a "buyers' premium" on successful spectrum bids that would fund an Accessibility Initiative to make Canada's entire communications system fully accessible by 2020.
3) Accessibility must be a foundational consideration in establishing decisions around the 700 MHz policy framework.
4) Increased competition in the wireless market alone will not achieve accessibility goals
Summary Report: UK Spectrum Usage & Demand - 2nd EditiontechUK
The document summarizes the spectrum usage and future demand of major spectrum users in the UK. It identifies 11 sectors that use UK spectrum: public mobile, utilities, business radio, space, meteorology, defence, transportation, broadcasting and entertainment, short range wireless, fixed wireless access and transport networks, and amateur radio. For each sector, it outlines the scope of activities and key "pinch points" or spectrum-related issues that could limit the social/economic value if not addressed, such as need for additional spectrum or threats from other sectors. The report aims to promote understanding between sectors to help form policies that maximize spectrum value for the UK.
Smart Cities: why they're not working for us yetRick Robinson
This is my January 2016 presentation to the United Nations Commission on Science and Technology for Development as part of their preparation of a report on Smart Cities. The idea of a “Smart City” (or town, or region, or community) is 20 years old; but it has so far achieved comparatively little. The vast majority of Smart City initiatives to date are pilot projects funded by research and innovation grants: there are very, very few sustainable, repeatable solutions yet. This is partly because Smart Cities is usually discussed as a technology trend not an economic and political imperative; and so it has not won the support of the highest level of political leadership, and the widest level of community and citizen engagement. In a few cases where that level of leadership and engagement does exist, however, some cities have shown that existing policy tools and spending streams - such as procurement practises, planning frameworks and property investment - can be been used to create sustainable projects and programmes that can deliver real change.
The document provides an overview of a presentation given by Prof. Allan Mayo on driving sustainable and inclusive growth through smart city strategies. Some key points:
- Greenwich has faced economic stagnation, austerity cuts, congestion, emissions issues, and demographic changes like an aging population.
- New technologies like AI and computerization threaten many low-skill jobs.
- RBG's smart city strategy aims to transform public services, neighborhoods, the economy, infrastructure, and the built environment through data-driven approaches and digital technologies.
- The strategy discusses initiatives like developing a digital skills cluster, improving digital connectivity and infrastructure, and using data and technologies to improve public services.
5G for Museums, Galleries and Heritage - unlocking the full potentialKTN
UK5G Creative Industries Working Group in partnership with the National Gallery delivered an event entitled “5G for Museums, Galleries and Heritage – unlocking the full potential” to explore the wealth of opportunities offered by 5G to the Arts and Heritage sector.
The high-bandwidth low-latency technologies promised by 5G will likely radically disrupt the sector both in the way the content is delivered and received. Thanks to 5G, immersive experiences will become more seamless and available not only to a groups of people at the same time but also to remote visitors. 5G will also impact how museums, galleries and other venues operate.
Find out more here: https://ktn-uk.co.uk/events/expression-of-interest-5g-for-museums-galleries-and-heritage-unlocking-the-full-potential-london
The document discusses the Digital Economy (DE) Theme led by the Research Councils UK. It provides an overview of the theme's goals and activities including major investments like DE Hubs and Centers for Doctoral Training. Evidence suggests the theme's interdisciplinary, co-creation approach with users has been successful. The future of the theme and how best to support interdisciplinary collaboration is discussed, as well as opportunities around big data and data-driven research.
The document summarizes the BBC Research & Development's work in collaborating with academic and industry partners to develop new broadcasting technologies. Some key areas of focus include developing IP networks for content distribution, exploring new formats for non-linear viewing experiences, and creating spatially aware devices. The BBC aims to help shape the future of media through partnerships that bring together diverse expertise from different organizations.
Connecting Cambridgeshire | Dutch public sector leaders 4 Oct 2013Liz Stevenson
Presentation to Dutch public sector leaders 4 Oct 2013 from http://www.publieksdiensten.nl Vereniging Directeuren Publieksdiensten about Cambridgeshire's Digital Future
1) The Local Full Fibre Networks Programme aims to stimulate investment in full fibre connectivity for homes, businesses, and 5G masts in the UK. It has provided £290 million in funding through various mechanisms.
2) The funding mechanisms include a challenge fund that provided £95 million to 13 projects, public sector building upgrades, asset reuse agreements, and broadband vouchers.
3) Future phases include a project pipeline (formerly called "Wave 3") to provide additional funding on a competitive basis to local areas with strategic plans that meet national objectives.
The London Assembly Economy Committee visited Tech City to hear the biggest challenges the sector faces. Led by Tech London Advocates, the Committee visited several organisations, including Unruly, Makers Academy, Centre for London, Technology Will Save Us and Optimity.
The Committee uncovered a number of issues which require urgent attention from the current Mayor, and his successor, if London is to maintain growth in its digital economy.
Topic 2 focused on NGA business models. 8 answers were provided that discussed challenges and recommendations. Recommendations included developing an EU framework for utility codes to simplify infrastructure checks, separating civil works from services provision, and expanding the definition of NGA in EU guidelines to require a fundamental step change rather than incremental upgrades when using public subsidies.
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This document discusses the importance of developing the future internet as a national priority in Ireland. It notes that the current internet is reaching its limits and outlines several drivers requiring the development of a future internet, including the exponential growth of online data and need for improved performance, reliability, and scalability. It describes Ireland's strategic focus on developing a future internet, including over €400 million invested already in related research areas. Key opportunity areas for Ireland include medical technologies, smart cities, digital content, and software engineering.
Appendices: UK Spectrum Usage & Demand - 2nd EditiontechUK
This document section summarizes the public mobile sector in the UK. It describes the sector as comprising cellular mobile network operators that provide voice, text, and data services. It notes that demand for mobile data is growing rapidly as users consume more video and adopt new applications. The section also mentions that 5G networks will be deployed in the 2020s to support new use cases requiring high bandwidth and low latency.
This document summarizes an update on the Ultra Connected Cities Seminar. It discusses the origins and objectives of the Urban Broadband Fund, which aims to encourage ubiquitous high-speed broadband provision and take-up in UK cities. It outlines the responses received during consultations with suppliers on various broadband deployment models. It also discusses the challenges around obtaining state aid approval for connection voucher schemes from the European Commission, and the steps being taken to re-scope city broadband plans and the program to address these challenges.
This document provides an overview of the future cities market and UK capabilities for urban innovation. It finds that the challenges and opportunities faced by cities are stimulating new business activity and solutions. The global market for integrated urban solutions is estimated to be £200 billion by 2030. UK businesses are well positioned to capture this market due to strengths in multidisciplinary collaboration, project delivery, urban planning, digital creativity, data analysis, and human-centered design. Standards setting has also encouraged UK firms to develop new products and services.
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
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
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According to the report, the consumption of video content related to IPL 2024 has seen significant growth, nearly 3 times more than the previous season, reflecting an increasing interest of fans.
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The Golden Group is over. Can a new group step up? Two years ago, Kevin De Bruyne plunged Belgium’s Euro 2024 plans into disorder when he claimed the team was “too old” to win in an interview with The Protector. That Belgian squad had 10 players over 30 and the maximum average age of any Euro Cup 2024 team at the competition. A group-stage exit and just one goal at the World Cup put Belgium on course for a restructure.
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Coach Domenico Tedesco has managed a tactical shakeup and a regular exit for some of the oldest players. Experienced bests remain, not least the 37-year-old Jan Vertonghen in defense, the 32-year-old De Bruyne himself in midfield, and 31-year-old Romelu Lukaku up visible.
Still, younger actors like De Bruyne’s Manchester City partner Jeremy Doku bring fresh vitality to the team. Euro Cup Germany Qualifying unbeaten with just four goals allowed from eight games was a welcome sign of accomplishment back on track under Tedesco.
The only other squad in Group E besides Belgium to UEFA Euro 2024 qualify unbeaten, Romania was awestruck by winning a group that also checked Switzerland and Israel. Still, Euro 2024 will test a squad sorely lacking in top-level skill.
Euro 2024: Belgium's Transition from Golden Generation to New Hope
Tottenham guardian Vlad Dragusin is the only Euro Cup 2024 squad member singing regularly for one of Europe’s top clubs this flavor. He even played only nine Premier League games since adoption in January. Goalkeeper Horatiu Moldovan is a stoppage at Atletico Madrid.
There’s a link to the beauty days of Romanian soccer with midfielder Ianis Hagi, son of Gheorghe Hagi, who assisted the team to the rounds of the 1994 World Cup and Euro 2000.
We are only a combine of days away from the UEFA Euro 2024 curtain raiser. The 24 squads are winding up their provisions and getting ready to give it their all to life the wanted Euro Cup Final trophy on July 14. Spread across six clusters, the first hurdle in the knockout phase will be the plump of 16.
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Germany and Scotland will take things off before we get into overdrive in two weeks. Meanwhile, Belgium will be longing to bounce back after a horrendous 2022 FIFA World Cup movement, which ended in the group stage.
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Roberto Martinez completed the way for Domenico Tedesco, who has overseen a compact start to his tenure. The 38-year-old will be assured heading into the group stage
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Psaroudakis, a name that resonates with football fans around the globe, is a testament to the powerful synergy between familial support and individual passion. Born on March 10, 1992, in the historic city of Heraklion, Crete, Psaroudakis’ journey to international football stardom is a compelling narrative of dedication, perseverance, and unwavering family support. His story not only highlights his athletic prowess but also underscores the crucial role his family played in shaping his career and character.
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Roger Darlington - Manchester
1. WHERE IS NEXT GEN HAPPENING? Roger Darlington, Member for England, Communications Consumer Panel NextGenRoadshow, Manchester, 23 June 2009
2. 1 THE NATIONAL PICTURE Something happening in every nation and every region Scotland: 4 Wales: 2 N. Ireland: 3 England: London: 3 East: 3 South-East: 4 North-West: 4 South-West: 4 Yorkshire: 2 Midlands: 7 North-East: 2 Total: almost 40 (and counting)
3. 2 THE LOCAL SCENE Manchester - Oxford Road ‘Living Lab’ Salford - MediaCityUK in the Quays Alston - Cybermoor to Fibremoor
4. 3 MANY BUSINESS MODELS Major players - e.g. BT at Ebbsfleet, Muswell Hill & Whitchurch, Virgin Media at Warrington Smaller players - e.g. IFNL in Corby & Hampshire, H20 at Bournemouth & Dundee Regional development authorities - e.g. Digital Region & NYnet in Yorkshire, Advantage West Midlands at Longbridge Local authorities - e.g. Durham, Nottingham, Bristol, Walsall Private developers - e.g. Wembley, Salford Quays, Belfast's Titanic Quarter Community groups - e.g. CBN projects at Alston Moor, West Whitlawburn, Angus Glens
5. 4 WHY HAVE LOCAL NGA INITIATIVES? It will enable the trialling of different technical options It will enable the testing of different business models It will act as a stimulus to other larger-scale private investments It will over time help to demonstrate the scale and type of consumer demand for faster broadband speeds and the services that use such speeds
6. 5 DIGITAL BRITAIN FINAL REPORT Paragraph 72 on page 67: "Localised and community network developments have a role to play in developing next generation broadband, and where we can we should look to support their capacity, scale and expertise. Work on standardisation and inter-operability between local networks has already commenced. The Government will provide further support through a £150,000 grant to support the Independent Networks Co-operative Association (INCA)." Also: Next Generation Fund - will community groups be eligible?
7. 6 FURTHER INFORMATION Communications Consumer Panel NGA review: http://www.communicationsconsumerpanel.org.uk/Local%20initiatives%20on%20Next%20Generation%20Access%20in%20the%20UK.pdf http://www.communicationsconsumerpanel.org.uk/smartweb/next-generation-networks/next-generation-networks Communications Consumer Panel web site and blog: http://www.communicationsconsumerpanel.org.uk/ Roger Darlington: rogerdarlington@dsl.pipex.com