Technology Subcommittee Update September 12, 2006
Topics Existing Statewide Backbone Next Generation Network (NGN) Design UW Provided Routes NGN Benefits NGN Procurement Schedule
K-12 (306). Community/Technical College (72) K-12 (306) Community/Technical College (72) Public College/University (40) Tribal Education Center/ (11) (includes branch campuses) (includes branch campuses) Tribal College Library (26) Correctional Facility (3) Independent College/University (8) Telemedicine (19)
Current vs. NGN Architecture Carrier circuits provide protection switching SONET only Ring of Rings State manages protection Wave basis/MSPP Ring architecture Current NGN
K20/DIS NGN Benefits Will efficiently and cost-effectively: Create a resilient architecture – no single point of failure Increase the robustness – better scaling Reduces dependency on carrier’s ability to build resiliency in their networks Allow state to leverage all state transport resources
K-20/DIS NGN Benefits Will efficiently and cost-effectively: Allow separate logical networks over a single state network Provide a flexible environment for 1-time and short-term services Supports phased regional network upgrades Reduce operational complexity during network upgrades or enhancements
NGN Procurement Schedule RFQ released: September 1 Responses due: October 5 ASV Announced: October 24 Contract execution: November 30 NGN production: July 1