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© Orkin, Inc. 20061 Satellite IDL A Case Study of the Business Analysis Process
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© Orkin, Inc. 20062 Craig Goodwin Director of Training Orkin, Inc. Randy Palubiak President Enliten Management Group
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© Orkin, Inc. 20063 Session Objectives Describe an approach for selecting the most cost-effective interactive distance learning (IDL) solution Compare and contrast satellite IDL with other learning technologies Identify the key elements of a satellite network
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© Orkin, Inc. 20064 Orkin, Inc. One of the largest consumer services companies in North America Over 1.7 Million customers Over 400 locations Approximately 8,000 employees
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© Orkin, Inc. 20065 Current State for Training Delivery Primary method is ILT 2004: Trained 4,341 students and had 362 classroom events Ten training sites Also use Web-Based training, self- directed training and OJT
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© Orkin, Inc. 20066 Problem Demand for training services exceeded funding available to meet that demand
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© Orkin, Inc. 20067 Desired State for Training Delivery A learning and communication infrastructure that could effectively train more people, more often, and at a lower cost
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© Orkin, Inc. 20068 First Steps Analyze courses Analyze learners
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© Orkin, Inc. 20069 Why Satellite Over Alternative Technologies?
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© Orkin, Inc. 200610 Terrestrial Two-way Videoconferencing Internet/Intranet Hard Media Satellite Delivery Solutions –Alternatives
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© Orkin, Inc. 200611 Two-way Videoconferencing Point-to-Point Few Locations Expensive for Widespread/Many Locations Video Quality – Low to Moderate Synchronous Good For: Meetings/Collaboration Terrestrial Delivery
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© Orkin, Inc. 200612 Internet/Intranet Point-to-Point Few to Many Locations Cost Effective Video Quality – Low to Moderate Synchronous – Asynchronous (Webcasting – On-Demand) Good For: On-Demand Training Information Access Terrestrial Delivery
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© Orkin, Inc. 200613 Hard Media Delivery DVD - VHS - CD-ROM Few to Many Locations Cost Effective Consistent Message Video Quality - Acceptable Asynchronous Good For: Training & Information Dissemination
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© Orkin, Inc. 200614 Point-to-Multi-point Multiple Locations - Timely Widely Dispersed Cost Effective Consistent Message Video Quality – VHS/Cable Synchronous – Asynchronous Good For: Training & Information Dissemination Large File Transfer WAN Overlay, Disaster Recovery Satellite Delivery
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© Orkin, Inc. 200617 Hard Media NO Internet YES NO Video Conference Video – High Quality Real Time - Immediacy Extended Reach Cost Effective YES NO YES Satellite Delivery Decision Considerations
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© Orkin, Inc. 200618 Comparison Cost - ConfigurationExpensiveLess Exp + Cost – Content DevExpensiveMuch Less + Cost - DeliveryAffordable --- Ease of MaintenanceComplexEasy + IT - Equipment Req.YesNo + IT - People Req.YesNo + Learner Tech SavvyRequiredNot Req’d + Video QualityVariableHighest + WBT SBT
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© Orkin, Inc. 200619 Additional Needs Comply with regulatory requirements Leverage training center Leverage video assets and experience Support corporate communications Work outside IT infrastructure Address low computer skill level of learners
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© Orkin, Inc. 200620 Conducted Pilot Program Course content: Technical Course Results/Feedback: Level 1 – Student Comment Sheets Level 2 – Student Final Exam Scores Level 3 – Transfer of Knowledge Surveys
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© Orkin, Inc. 200621 Pilot Program Key Findings: Combination of facilitator and technical expert worked well for audience & topic Clarity of needed equipment for production of interactive IDL broadcast Interactivity requirements/needs Technology did not hinder the creation of a virtual classroom environment
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© Orkin, Inc. 200622 Pilot Comments “ I love the program, and my initial fear that we might forfeit classroom quality was put to rest as I saw the technicians engaged, participating, and very positive about the training.” Region Manager, Southern California “Bottom line, small problems - big returns.” (In reference to the audio issues in the first week of the pilot.) Branch Manager, Georgia
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© Orkin, Inc. 200623 Pilot Comments “... initial feeling, without knowing the cost of the system, is that the technology may very well make perfect business sense for my organization.” Division Vice President “ This is a great way of training and I hope to see it utilized more in the future. Our students truly enjoy this and don’t miss any production this way as opposed to 3 days or 4 or 5 in a classroom!” Branch Manager, California
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© Orkin, Inc. 200624 Major Areas of Analysis Technologies Satellite BTV - Current and near term technology and standards Interactive Distributed Learning hardware and software Head End and Receive Site hardware and software Services Space segment (shared and dedicated) Network deployment and management Uplink and site maintenance Content conversion and development
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© Orkin, Inc. 200625 Major Areas of Analysis (cont.) Partners (Potential Service Providers) Technical (Satellite and BTV IDL) capabilities and experience Customer Service processes, experience and reputation Cultural match for Orkin and our business practices Resource Requirements Budget and people Start-up and steady-state
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© Orkin, Inc. 200626 Financial Justification Return based solely on cost avoidance 16% IRR over 3-year life of project No benefits claimed for improved performance
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© Orkin, Inc. 200627 The Solution
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© Orkin, Inc. 200629 Recommended IDL Solution
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© Orkin, Inc. 200630 Recommended Receiver Solution Single-box solution Simple user interface IP based solution MPEG2 - MPEG4 capabilities Live and On-Demand access MediaGate Router
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© Orkin, Inc. 200631 Recommended BTV Solution One-Way Satellite broadcast Leverage existing WAN for: Data connectivity Voice interactivity No (or minimal) latency issues 3.0 MHz Transmission path 2.5 MBPS MPEG2 Video
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© Orkin, Inc. 200632 Competitive Edge of Satellite High bandwidth Computer skills not needed Corporate communications Similar to classroom model Scalability
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© Orkin, Inc. 200633 Competitive Edge (continued) Ease of deployment Extended reach Multicast capabilities
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© Orkin, Inc. 200634 Tips for Implementing Satellite Do your research, including benchmarking Get expert help Engage your IT department Pilot the concept Make a strong business case But don’t oversell
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© Orkin, Inc. 200635 Challenges Content development Programming logistics IT relationship Staffing
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© Orkin, Inc. 200636 Next Steps Next generation technology Additional channel Evolution of blended solution
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© Orkin, Inc. 200637 Satellite IDL A Case Study of the Business Analysis Process
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