1. 1 N ETWORK P LANNING: R EVIEWS & V IEWS S AAD H AJ B AKRY, PhD, CEng, FIEE IT / N ETWORK P LANNING: Basic & Related Issues

2. 2 O BJECTIVES Objective Network Planning: Reviews and Views Saad Haj Bakry E MPHASIZING N ETWORK P LANNING: Networks: Emerging e-Life Style Planning: Looking, Directing before Leaping E MPHASIZING N ETWORK P LANNING: Networks: Emerging e-Life Style Planning: Looking, Directing before Leaping R EVIEWS & V IEWS: ITU Traditional Views SU Professionals: Competitiveness Textbook: Teachers Reviews of Views: Development / Researchers Remarks … R EVIEWS & V IEWS: ITU Traditional Views SU Professionals: Competitiveness Textbook: Teachers Reviews of Views: Development / Researchers Remarks …

3. 3 O BJECTIVES: R EVIEWS & V IEWS Objective Network Planning: Reviews and Views Saad Haj Bakry (1) General Network Planning 198 3 199 2 199 9 (3) Information Networks: Planning Design (a) The Competitive Advantage of Nations (5) Planning information networks: the scope and the customer issues 1 245 a (4) Views on planning information networks 200 1 ITU Document Book Hughes Comm. Articles: Reviews & Views b c 200 0 199 0 General Book: MIT Articles (b) Identifying information networks profiles for planning management (c) A strategic view for the development of e-business (2) Networking Strategies for IT Textbook Central England U 3

4. 4 Saad Haj Bakry M AIN P OINTS Network Planning: Reviews and Views P LANNING P RINCIPLES Main Points N ETWORKS: What / Why / How P LANNING P ROCESS P LANNING M ANAGEMENT S UGGESTED W ORK With Remarks

5. 5 Saad Haj Bakry N ETWORKS: What T ECHNOLOGY Network Planning: Reviews and Views L EVELS Main Points B ASIC F UNCTIONS S COPE

6. 6 Communication Services Information Services Computer & Communication Equipment Information / Software Products Services Products Form: HW Substance: SW / Info T ECHNOLOGY Saad Haj Bakry Network Planning: Reviews and Views Networks: What

7. 7 P ROCESSING S TORAGE T RANSFER Intelligence Networking Information Sharing Saad Haj Bakry IT F UNCTIONS Network Planning: Reviews and Views Networks: What

8. 8 Saad Haj Bakry S COPE N ETWORK Network Planning: Reviews and Views I NFO- S TRUCTURE Networks: What I NFO- O RGANIZATION I NFO- P LAYERS T ECHNOLOGY: Information / Software / Data Processing / Telecom. B ASE: Backbone / Fixed : Mobile Services / Access / (Multi-Level) Regulators / Knowledge Providers / Technology Producers / Traders / Consultants / Customers Drive / Will / Planning / Design / Implementation / Operation / Development Reference (5)

9. 9 Public Level: Internet (Opportunities) Public Level: Internet (Opportunities) Business Level : Extranet (Current State) Business Level : Extranet (Current State) Private Level: Intranet (Internal) Private Level: Intranet (Internal) L EVELS Saad Haj Bakry Network Planning: Reviews and Views Networks: What Reference (b,c)

10. 10 Saad Haj Bakry R EMARKS Network Planning: Reviews and Views Intelligent Functions / Services Technolog y Scope Networks: What Expandable Borders: Local / National / International Organizatio n People Integration / Cooperation / Sharing Information

11. 11 Saad Haj Bakry N ETWORKS: Why Network Planning: Reviews and Views Main Points U SE S UPPORT TO O RGANIZATIONS I MPORTANCE S ERVICES: Fields / e B USINESS F UNCTIONS

12. 12 Saad Haj Bakry I MPORTANCE Network Planning: Reviews and Views References (b,c) Efficiency: saving time movement space papers … Quality: Special Capabilities leading to better Consistency / Precision / Reliability.. Integration: avoiding digital isolation Development: Fast / New Opportunities Information Management / Sharing Networks: Why

13. 13 Saad Haj Bakry U SE TO S TIMULATE THE E CONOMY: Trade & Industry TO E NHANCE P UBLIC S ERVICES: Hospitals /.. TO I MPROVE S ECURITY TO I NCREASE C OMFORT TO S AVE E NERGY: Reduce Movement “ Cleaner Environment ” TO I MPROVE: Quality & Range of Services Network Planning: Reviews and Views Reference (1) Networks: Why

14. 14 Saad Haj Bakry S ERVICES: Fields Social Network Planning: Reviews and Views Reference (4) Education & Training Research & Development Financial Health Care Industry Food & Agriculture Publishing Law & Order Trade Transportation All.. Networks: Why

15. 15 e -F UNCTION: e-Government e-Commerce e-Bargain e-Auction e-Advertisement e-Outsourcing e-Procurement e-Learning e-Care.... m-F UNCTION: m : mobile N EW N AMES: “ Dynamic Trade ” “ Para Enterprise ” N EW N AMES: “ Dynamic Trade ” “ Para Enterprise ” S ERVICES: “ e ” Saad Haj Bakry Electronic: Enabling Technology Ecosystem: Culture / Environment Network Planning: Reviews and Views Networks: Why Reference (c)

16. 16 Support Activities Infrastructure: Finance / Planning / … People (Human Resources) Management Technology: including “ Network Services ” Procurement Primary Activities Logistics Operation (Main Function) Marketing After Sale Services Value of Activities (Cost-Effectiveness) S UPPORT TO O RGANIZATIONS : 1/2 Saad Haj Bakry Network Planning: Reviews and Views Networks: Why Reference (a) Value Chain

17. 17 Overall Value / Performance / Sales & Profit S UPPORT TO O RGANIZATIONS : 2/2 Value Chain (Organization) Value Chains (Suppliers) Value Chains (Suppliers) Value Chains (Suppliers) Value Chains (Distributors) Value Chains (Distributors) Value Chains (Distributors) Value Chains (Buyer) Value Chains (Buyer) Value Chains (Buyer) Intranet Extranet Internet: Worldwide Opportunities Saad Haj Bakry Network Planning: Reviews and Views Networks: Why Reference (a)

18. 18 B USINESS F UNCTIONS Saad Haj Bakry Network Planning: Reviews and Views Networks: Why Order Processing Product / Service Scheduling Manufacturing Production Scheduling Material Handling Automated Warehouse Management Credit Verification and Authorization Customer Assistance and Service Support Reference (2)

19. 19 Saad Haj Bakry R EMARKS Network Planning: Reviews and Views Support Business Activities: All Fields Efficiency Tools Networks: Why New Dimensions: e- Services Quality Integratio n Organizations / Individuals Business

20. 20 Saad Haj Bakry N ETWORKS: How Network Planning: Reviews and Views Main Points I NTEGRATION CIO : Main Tasks B ASIC E LEMENTS C HANGE

21. 21 C HANGE Saad Haj Bakry Network Planning: Reviews and Views Networks: How New Competition New domestic and international players New Tools Continuous development of IT New Economy Business interdependence; Consumer awareness & motivation New Politics International / National / Local Reference (2)

22. 22 B ASIC E LEMENTS Saad Haj Bakry Network Planning: Reviews and Views Networks: How Organization Strategic Unit An integrated organization with a mission to complete a particular function Tools IT Capabilities for competition in the global (digital) economy Management CEOChief Executive Officer CFOChief Financial Officer CIO Chief Information Officer CTOChief Technical Officer Reference (2)

23. 23 I NTEGRATION: Organization-Management-IT Network Planning: Reviews and Views Networks: How Saad Haj Bakry Management Network / IT Architecture SU Architecture Distributed Diversified Decentralized Centralized Unified Centralized Organization ToolsIntegration Reference (2)

24. 24 CIO: Main Tasks Saad Haj Bakry Network Planning: Reviews and Views Networks: How General CIO Authority: Top management team Aligning business strategy with IT strategy Re-engineering the business process through IT Organization Integration of organization functions Greater focus on leadership and human capital Improving productivity and utility Technology Renewal of aging IT system Globalization of IT infrastructure Improving IT network functionality and reliability Reference (2)

25. 25 Saad Haj Bakry R EMARKS Network Planning: Reviews and Views Change Managemen t CEO / CIO Networks: How Response SU Architecture Net Architecture Strategic Unit Benefits

26. 26 Saad Haj Bakry P LANNING P RINCIPLES S TRATEGY / P LANNING / SISP Network Planning: Reviews and Views Main Points ITU G ENERAL N ETWORK P LANNING I MPLEMENTATION P LANNING P LANNING R EQUIREMENTS “ B USINESS / SU ” : “ IT / N ETWORK ” S TRATEGIES D EVELOPMENT / T ECHNICAL P LANS Reference (3) Reference (2) Reference (1)

27. 27 Saad Haj Bakry S TRATEGY / P LANNING Greek word Strategos means a General: a person who directs forces to win a battle Network Planning: Reviews and Views Planning Principles Planning: Exercising influence & control over future events Reference (3) Strategic Planning: Setting long-term objectives “business mission”, and deciding how to achieve them Strategic Planning: Setting long-term objectives “business mission”, and deciding how to achieve them

28. 28 Saad Haj Bakry S TRATEGIC I NFORMATION S YSTEM P LANNING Business Planning Network Planning: Reviews and Views Planning Principles Organization Reference (3) Technology SISP Information System / Network Planning Target Plan

29. 29 Saad Haj Bakry B USINESS S TRATEGY The way a Strategic Unit positions itself in the Target Market Network Planning: Reviews and Views Planning Principles It should enhance the organization’s distinctive and competitive capabilities relative to rival organizations Reference (2) Knowing which choices to make, and then making sure they happen

30. 30 O WNERSHIP SU Saad Haj Bakry G EOGRAPHY L EADERSHIP N ATURE P ERFORMANCE A CTIVITIES M ANAGEMENT I NFORMATION S ERVICES S TRATEGIC U NIT Network Planning: Reviews and Views Planning Principles

31. 31 Saad Haj Bakry N ATURE: S ERVICES / M ANUFACTURING / A GRICULTURE O WNERSHIP: P UBLIC / P RIVATE / O THERS G EOGRAPHY: L OC. / N AT. / I NTERNAT. A CTIVITIES: P RIMARY / S UPPORT ( IT ) / P ROCESS I NFORMATION S ERVICES: S TORAGE / P ROCESSING / T RANSFER ( N ETWORKING): D ATA / V OICE / P ICTURE Network Planning: Reviews and Views Planning Principles: SU

32. 32 Saad Haj Bakry L EADERSHIP: L OW C OST / Q UALITY / D IFFERENCE / F OCUS M ANAGEMENT: S TRUCTURE / O PERATION: C ENTRALIZED / D ISTRIBUTED P ERFORMANCE: C OST: Primary, Support, Waste / C OMPETITION: Market / R ESPONSIVENESS: Time Network Planning: Reviews and Views Planning Principles: SU

33. 33 Cost LeadershipDifferentiation Cost Focus Focused Differentiation Broad Target Narrow Target Lower CostDifferentiation Saad Haj Bakry Network Planning: Reviews and Views Planning Principles: SU SU G ENERIC S TRATEGIES Reference (a) Scope Advantage

34. 34 Saad Haj Bakry IT / N ETWORK S TRATEGY The Technical Architecture of the Network that satisfies the requirements of the Strategic Unit Network Planning: Reviews and Views Planning Principles Should be Integrated with the Business / Competitive Strategy Reference (2)

35. 35 Saad Haj Bakry S TRATEGIC: Guidelines / Basic Framework / “Network Structure” / “ Standards ” S TRATEGIC: Guidelines / Basic Framework / “Network Structure” / “ Standards ” Planning Principles I MPLEMENTATION : “Definition of Projects” I MPLEMENTATION : “Definition of Projects” Development Plans Technical Plans Network Planning: Reviews and Views Reference (1) G ENERAL N ETWORK P LANNING: 1/2

36. 36 Saad Haj Bakry P LANNING / P LANS S TRATEGIC “ Network Structure ” / “Standards” I MPLEMENTATION “ Definition of Projects ” D EVELOPMENT : Quantities / Objectives Requirements / Development Guidelines Time Scale: Long Term Medium Term Short Term T ECHNICAL : Choosing / Installing Technical Requirements Planning Principles G ENERAL N ETWORK P LANNING: 2/2 Network Planning: Reviews and Views Reference (1)

37. 37 Saad Haj Bakry D EVELOPMENT P LANS Concerned with the “ quantities ” needed to achieve “ objectives ”: New “subscribers” / Improving QoS Concerned with the “ quantities ” needed to achieve “ objectives ”: New “subscribers” / Improving QoS Each “ geographical area ” should have its own “ development plan ” Network Planning: Reviews and Views Planning Principles Reference (1)

38. 38 Saad Haj Bakry T ECHNICAL P LANS: 1/2 Concerned with “ choosing ” and “ installing ” equipment to ensure “ satisfactory operation ” (QoS) “ Flexibility ” and “ compatibility ” over the “ whole network : its various parts” should be ensured Network Planning: Reviews and Views Planning Principles Reference (1)

39. 39 Saad Haj Bakry T ECHNICAL P LANS: 2/2 Network Planning: Reviews and Views Availability / Reliability / Security Plans Transmission Plan Traffic Capacity / Routing / Performance Plan Numbering / Signaling / Control Plan Charging Plan Planning Principles Reference (1)

40. 40 Saad Haj Bakry I MPLEMENTATION P LANNING: 1/2 Short Term Long Term Medium Term Master Plan: Investment Locations & Buildings Traffic & Capacity Equipment & Installation Master Plan: Investment Locations & Buildings Traffic & Capacity Equipment & Installation Projects: For the achievement of the Master Plan Work Schedule: Execution of Projects Planning Principles Network Planning: Reviews and Views Reference (1)

41. 41 Saad Haj Bakry I MPLEMENTATION P LANNING: 2/2 “Design” / Optimization: Switches / Routing / Channels / Buildings.. Forecasting: Demands / Traffic Specifications / Standards / Installation Investment / Cost Analysis: Using “real worth values” Planning Principles Network Planning: Reviews and Views Reference (1)

42. 42 Saad Haj Bakry Financial Resources P LANNING R EQUIREMENTS Technology / Equipment Technology / Equipment Manpower: Human Resources Policy Manpower: Human Resources Policy Network Planning: Reviews and Views Reference (1) Planning Principles

43. 43 Saad Haj Bakry R EMARKS: Concepts P LANNING: Looking, Directing before Leaping Planning Principles Network Planning: Reviews and Views Strategy: General / Technical Guidelines Implementation: Plans / Technical Projects Competitiveness Resources Time Scale: Stages Business Plan

44. 44 R EMARKS : A Practical View : RFP S Saad Haj Bakry Requirements: General / Technical: Guidelines Implementation Solutions Chosen Solution Planning Principles Network Planning: Reviews and Views Strategy Initiation of Projects Implementation RFPs Companies Request for Proposals

45. 45 Saad Haj Bakry P LANNING P ROCESS ITU : M AIN T ASKS / C ONTINUOUS P ROCESS Network Planning: Reviews and Views Main Points SPIN : S TRATEGIC P LANNING FOR I NFORMATION N ETWORKS V IEWS: P LANNING F UNCTION Reference (1) Reference (3) References (4,5)

46. 46 Saad Haj Bakry P LANNING The Current State The Current State B ASIC T ASKS The Target State The Target State Assess the “ existing plant ”. Evaluate “ technical opportunity ” Forecast the “ future requirements ” Develop the “ course of action ”: “short, medium, and long term”. Planning Process: ITU Network Planning: Reviews and Views Reference (1)

47. 47 Saad Haj Bakry C ONTINUOUS I TERATIVE P ROCESS Monitoring the “ network state ”. Understanding the “ environment ” under which the network operates. Creating “ plans ” that satisfies the “ demands ” for existing and new services Implementing the “ plans ” & auditing the “ results ”. Network Planning: Reviews and Views Planning Process: ITU Reference (1)

48. 48 Saad Haj Bakry SPIN : Process Network Planning: Reviews and Views S TRATEGY F EASIBILITY A NALYSIS D ESIGN I MPLEMENTATION M ANAGEMENT Stage: (1) Definition of “ Requirements ” Development of the “ Network ” Stage: (2) Planning Process: SPIN Reference (3)

49. 49 Saad Haj Bakry SPIN : Phase 1 Strategy Network Planning: Reviews and Views Planning Process: SPIN “ Applications ” & their Qualitative “ Requirements ” IPA : Information Processing Architecture: Locations of “ processing & storage ” elements in relation to the “ company sites ” ; “ Links ” between “ elements ” IPA : Information Processing Architecture: Locations of “ processing & storage ” elements in relation to the “ company sites ” ; “ Links ” between “ elements ” Reference (3)

50. 50 Saad Haj Bakry SPIN : Phase 2 Feasibility Network Planning: Reviews and Views Planning Process: SPIN Business Case: Decision Making Initial Technical Quantification of Requirements: Cost Analysis of Benefits Reference (3)

51. 51 Saad Haj Bakry SPIN : Phase 3 Analysis Network Planning: Reviews and Views Planning Process: SPIN NCP: Network Capacity Planning Detailed Technical Quantification of Requirements Use of Matrices where Appropriate Reference (3)

52. 52 Saad Haj Bakry SPIN : Phase 4 Design Network Planning: Reviews and Views Planning Process: SPIN Analysis: NCP Strategy: IPA Modeling Techniques Network Configuration Detailed Cost Performance Evaluations Reference (3)

53. 53 Saad Haj Bakry SPIN : Phases 5 / 6 Network Planning: Reviews and Views Planning Process: SPIN Management Implementation Time Scale Procurement Installation On-going management Functions / Standards / Tools Reference (3)

54. 54 Saad Haj Bakry P LANNING F UNCTION Network Planning: Reviews and Views Planning Process: Views References (4,5) Requirements Target Plans Objectives Methodology Iteration Network Planning

55. 55 Saad Haj Bakry P LANNING O BJECTIVES Network Planning: Reviews and Views Reference (4,5) CustomerServicesCriteria Public / Private Access / Communications / Information Capacity / Performance Reliability / Security Standards General / Special Local / National / International Economic Constraints / Cost / Benefits Priorities Planning Process: Views

56. 56 Saad Haj Bakry P LANNING R EQUIREMENTS Network Planning: Reviews and Views References (4,5) Population: Demands Services Technology Man Power Funds Experience Planning Process: Views

57. 57 Saad Haj Bakry P LANNING M ETHODOLOGY Network Planning: Reviews and Views ApproachTechniques Modularity / Integration Awareness / Training Tools Controllability / Continuous Monitoring Field Studies Development / “ Time Scale ” Qualitative / Quantitative Models Information DrivenComputer Tools References (4,5) Planning Process: Views

58. 58 Saad Haj Bakry T ARGET P LANS Network Planning: Reviews and Views References (4,5) Architecture Integration Management Economy Security Demands Services Staff Planning Process: Views

59. 59 Saad Haj Bakry R EMARKS Network Planning: Reviews and Views Objectives Requirements (Performance) Resources Planning Process: Views Time: Stages (Continuous / Iterative ) Work: Approach / Investigations / Techniques Services Architecture Management Security Staff Nature: Multidisciplinary ( Technology / Organization / People ) From: Current State To: Target State

60. 60 Saad Haj Bakry P LANNING M ANAGEMENT C HALLENGES / C HANGE Network Planning: Reviews and Views Main Points B ASIC: I SSUES / A CTIVITIES / Q UESTIONS References (b,c) P ROFILE / I NTEGRATION M EASURES / C OST- E FFECTIVENESS / IT U SE R EMARKS

61. 61 C HALLENGES IT: N ETWORK Saad Haj Bakry F INE R ESPONSE T O SU R EQUIREMENTS C OST E FFECTIVENESS IT F AST D EVELOPMENT P LANNING M ANAGEMENT: C HANGE Planning Management Network Planning: Reviews and Views References (b,c)

62. 62 C HANGE Saad Haj Bakry Planning Management H ORIZONTAL E XPANSION C ONTINUOUS P LANNING P ROCESS Network Planning: Reviews and Views V ERTICAL U PGRADING S HORTER MTBS G ROWING C OMPETITION P LANNING M ANAGEMENT D ECISION M AKING References (b,c)

63. 63 S TRATEGY T ECHNOLOGY P EOPLE O RGANIZATION: SU T O P Saad Haj Bakry T IME: Planning Management Network Planning: Reviews and Views B ASIC I SSUES D EVELOPMENT E NVIRONMENT P ERFORMANCE C OMPETITIVENESS References (b,c)

64. 64 B ASIC A CTIVITIES Saad Haj Bakry V IEWING C URRENT S TATE C ONTINUOUS M ONITORING D IAGNOSING P ROBLEMS D ECISION M AKING D EVELOPMENT S CENARIOS Understanding / Vision Change / Requirements Problems: Bottlenecks TQM Alternative Solutions Choice Re-Engineering Tools: Planning Management Network Planning: Reviews and Views PDCA References (b,c)

65. 65 B ASIC Q UESTIONS Saad Haj Bakry W HAT TO A VOID W HAT TO K EEP S HORT T ERM M EDIUM T ERM Older: Technology / Techniques /.. Available: Newer Technology /.. Immediate Change: What to Obtain Business Plan: 5 Year / Line of Products Emerging Development: Guidelines Planning Management Network Planning: Reviews and Views L ONG T ERM References (b,c)

66. 66 Saad Haj Bakry P ROFILE T ECHNOLOGY O RGANIZATION: SU P EOPLE M ANAGEMENT D EMANDS S ERVICES A RCHITECTURE S ECURITY P ERFORMANCE References (b,c) Planning Management Network Planning: Reviews and Views

67. 67 I NTEGRATION W ORLD I NTERNET W ORLD I NTERNET C OOPERATION E XTRANET C OOPERATION E XTRANET SU I NTRANET SU I NTRANET U SERS Saad Haj Bakry Planning Management Network Planning: Reviews and Views References (b,c)

68. 68 Saad Haj Bakry M EASURES Availability “Security” Transmission Quality Reliability Support Services Grade of Service: Congestion / Delay Planning Management Network Planning: Reviews and Views References (b,c)

69. 69 Saad Haj Bakry C OST- E FFECTIVENESS Busy Period / High QoS / High Capacity / High Cost Increasing non-Busy Period Traffic (Utilization of Capacity) Decreasing Busy Period Traffic (Lower Capacity / Cost) Choosing Satisfactory Measures Planning Management Network Planning: Reviews and Views References (b,c)

70. 70 Saad Haj Bakry M ANAGEMENT: U SING IT Data Management Maintenance Decision Making Automated Work Documentation Network Planning: Reviews and Views Planning Management References (b,c)

71. 71 Saad Haj Bakry R EMARKS: New Tools Planning Management Generic Base: Classifications Web / Database Development Tools PM P ROFILE Basic Structure: PMP Components Network Planning: Reviews and Views Planning Management SU Special Base: Practical References (b,c)

72. 72 S UGGESTED W ORK Saad Haj Bakry U SE THE “ P ROFILE” TO B UILD A F LEXIBLE W EB B ASED I NTEGRATED M ODULAR I NFORMATION M AP (IM) 2 TO S UPPORT IT P LANNING M ANAGEMENT IN SU s Network Planning: Reviews and Views Main Points Use “ Reviews & Views” TO Develop “your Own” Network Planning Principles / Processes

73. 73 B ASIC R EFERENCES Saad Haj Bakry Network Planning: Reviews and Views s AuthorTitlePublication 1 CCITT (ITU-T)General Network Planning ITU, Geneva, 1983 2 Bruce Elbert Networking Strategies for IT Artech House, 1992 3 David Etheridge, Errol Simon Information Networks: Planning & Design Prentice-Hall, 1992 4 Saad Haj Bakry, Moh. Samarkandy Views on Planning information Networks I. J. Network Management (Wiley) 1992; 2(1); 41-54 5 Saad Haj Bakry, Abd. Al-Dhelaan Planning information networks: the scope and the customer issues I. J. Network Management (Wiley) 1999; 9(1); 28-37

74. 74 R ELATED R EFERENCES Saad Haj Bakry Network Planning: Reviews and Views sAuthorTitlePublication aMichael Porter The Competitive Advantage of Nations The Free Press (Macmillan), 1990 b Saad Haj Bakry, Fahed Haj Bakry Identifying information networks profiles for planning management I. J. Network Management (Wiley) 2000; 10(6); 315-322 c Saad Haj Bakry, Fahed Haj Bakry A strategic view for the development of e-business I. J. Network Management (Wiley) 2001; 11(2); 103-112