1. The National IPv6 Roadmap and its Regulatory Role
FORUM ON NEXT GENERATION STANDARDIZATION (Colombo, Sri Lanka, 7-10 April 2009)
The National IPv6 Roadmap and its Regulatory Role
Prof Dr Sureswaran Ramadass,
National Advanced IPv6 Centre
Of Excellence (NAv6)
Universiti Sains Malaysia
Colombo, Sri Lanka, 7-10 April 2009

2. National Strategic IPv6 Roadmap
Commissioned for MEWC by NAv6 (Done – Jun 2008)
To examine the current Malaysian landscape w.r.to IPv6 implementation and chart a migration path to IPv6
Colombo, Sri Lanka, 7-10 April 2009

3. National Strategic IPv6 Roadmap
Will be the basis of reference for all government agencies and stakeholders determining the direction of IPv6 implementation and its associated programmes for Malaysia
Similarly, ‘National IPv6 R&D Roadmap’ commissioned for MOSTI by NAv6 (Done - Dec 2008)
Colombo, Sri Lanka, 7-10 April 2009

4. Was established by MEWC in 2004
National IPv6 Council
Was established by MEWC in 2004
To provide leadership, and strategic planning for IPv6 implementation
Members are MEWC, MOF, EPU, MAMPU, MOSTI, MCMC, and ISPs
Colombo, Sri Lanka, 7-10 April 2009

5. National Advanced IPv6 Centre of Excellence (NAv6)
Established in March 2005 by MEWC
To spearhead IPv6 activities in Malaysia
Core
R&D
Training &
HRD
Awareness &
Promotion
Monitoring &
Audit
Colombo, Sri Lanka, 7-10 April 2009

6. MyICMS 886 Strategy Colombo, Sri Lanka, 7-10 April 2009 SERVICES
INFRASTRUCTURE
GROWTH
High Speed Broadband
3G & Beyond
Mobile TV
Digital Multimedia Broadcasting
Digital Home
Short Range Communications (e.g. RFID-based)
VoIP/Internet Telephony
Universal Service Provision
Hard
Multiservice Convergence Networks
3G Cellular Networks
Satellite Networks
Soft
Next Generation Internet Protocol (IPv6)
Home Internet Adoption
Information & Network Security
Content Development (e.g. education, entertainment, games)
ICT Education Hub
Digital Multimedia Receivers (set top box)
Communication Devices (e.g. VoIP phones)
Embedded Components, Devices (e.g. RFID)
Foreign Ventures
Competence Development
Product Design & Manufacturing
Source:
Colombo, Sri Lanka, 7-10 April 2009

7. MyICMS 886 goals w.r.to IPv6 National agenda w.r.to IPv6
ISP’s start migration by end of 2006
All Government Agencies to commence migration by 2008
IPv6 is expected to be proliferated nationwide by 2010 and with national network support
Colombo, Sri Lanka, 7-10 April 2009

8. Migration from IPv4 to IPv6
Initiatives in RMK-9
Migration from IPv4 to IPv6
Technology focus areas to be emphasised - semiconductors and microelectronics, IPv6, grid computing, language engineering and information security
Colombo, Sri Lanka, 7-10 April 2009

9. Stakeholders and their Roles
Ecosystem
Colombo, Sri Lanka, 7-10 April 2009

10. Ministry of Energy Water and Communication (MEWC)
To formulate policies and strategies
To spearhead IPv6 for the nation
To promote IPv6 to the nation e.g. with road-shows, exhibitions, and advertisements
To ensure the proper rollout of IPv6 nationally through the Council
Implementing IPv6 pilot project, and provide comprehensive IPv6 guideline
Colombo, Sri Lanka, 7-10 April 2009

11. Ministry of Energy Water and Communication (MEWC)
To lead the way by being the first ministry to run IPv6 on its core networks
To audit and monitor IPv6 implementation nation wide along with NAv6
To update the status on the implementation of IPv6 (nation wide) to the Council
Colombo, Sri Lanka, 7-10 April 2009

12. Malaysian Communication and Multimedia Commission (MCMC)
Explore utilising incentive schemes for industry players to encourage the adoption of IPv6
To provide guidelines and regulatory policies for ISPs to follow in the rollout and certification of IPv6
To spearhead discussions with industry players with respect to the adoption of IPv6
Colombo, Sri Lanka, 7-10 April 2009

13. Malaysian Communication and Multimedia Commission (MCMC)
To examine the licensing terms of ISPs in relation to IPv6. Preferred terms of licensing may be given to ISPs providing IPv6-based connectivity to encourage the rollout of IPv6 within Malaysia
To be among the early adopter agencies to run IPv6 on its core networks
Colombo, Sri Lanka, 7-10 April 2009

14. National IPv6 Council
To provide thought leadership and policy direction for IPv6 implementation
To remain focused on the goals of MyICMS 886 with respect to IPv6 and lead the other stakeholders towards them
Colombo, Sri Lanka, 7-10 April 2009

15. National IPv6 Council
To coordinate that all the stakeholders fulfill their responsibilities according to agreed timelines
To update status on the implementation of IPv6 (nation wide) to all the stakeholders
Colombo, Sri Lanka, 7-10 April 2009

16. National Advanced IPv6 Centre of Excellence (NAv6)
To act as technical advisor to all stakeholders
To coordinate all IPv6 R&D nation-wide so that pertinent issues are addressed and that there is no R&D overlap resulting in inefficient use of funding
Colombo, Sri Lanka, 7-10 April 2009

17. National Advanced IPv6 Centre of Excellence (NAv6)
To provide IPv6 training and ‘train the trainers’ so that knowledge and expertise can proliferate
To organise conferences, research meetings and workshops for Malaysian researchers, facilitating the sharing and dissemination of knowledge
Colombo, Sri Lanka, 7-10 April 2009

18. National Advanced IPv6 Centre of Excellence (NAv6)
To prepare detailed plans, strategies and guidelines as a result of this Roadmap to enable implementation at all levels
To work with MOSTI with respect to R&D funding and work with MOHE with respect to human resource requirements
Colombo, Sri Lanka, 7-10 April 2009

19. National Advanced IPv6 Centre of Excellence (NAv6)
To assist MAMPU by providing technical guidelines appropriate for government agencies for the transition to IPv6
To assist MEWC in IPv6 rollout for the nation
To assist government agencies and private organizations in migrating to IPv6
Colombo, Sri Lanka, 7-10 April 2009

20. Let us move forward and embrace IPv6
Conclusion
IPv6 is a critical infrastructural requirement to a nation for a wide range of next generation services
This requires wholehearted commitment by all the stakeholders- Government, Industry and Academia
Let us move forward and embrace IPv6
Colombo, Sri Lanka, 7-10 April 2009