Why Invest in Broadband Infrastructure? - Technology Partners
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Transcript of Why Invest in Broadband Infrastructure? - Technology Partners
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Global Perspective Why Invest in Broadband Infrastructure?
Real Life Examples Conclusions Recommendations
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Despite the Global Economic Downturn, many countries announced fiscal stimulus packages ranging from five to ten years:
Australia, Canada, Finland, Japan, Singapore: 50-100% broadband penetration targets at speeds of 1-100Mbps Ireland, Portugal, Spain, USA: focusing on underserved and rural areas France, Germany, Singapore: high-speed fibre infrastructure development initiatives European Commission proposed to invest 9.2B in super-fast broadband infrastructure for rural areas.
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ICT investment delivers proven economic benefits Doubling broadband speed increases GDP by 0.3
A.D. Little/ Chalmers University/ Ericsson, 2011
penetration results in a 1.38% GDP growth in emerging World Bank GICT Report, January 2010
Typical GDP growth rate for emerging economies are 2-4%
Broadband Penetration by Country
Source: Informa Telecoms and Media
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Affordable broadband access substantially improves Quality of Life for citizens
Improves quality and cost of Education Improves quality and cost of Healthcare Enables Infrastructure requirements for:
e-Government, e-Commerce, e-Learning, Cloud Services
Develops Knowledge-based disciplines across all industries
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Substantial investment in core infrastructure
High performing Country-wide Links all major cities
Not optimally utilized No QoS, no SLAs Lack of last mile access No Leased Circuits (IPLC/DPLC) High cost per MB
ITPC Optical Fiber Cable and Backbone Transmission Network
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Most Ministries are reliant on VSAT for their site-to-site connectivity requirements
MOO, MOD, MOE, MOI, etc
Challenges for Wireless Technologies No Quality of Service Latency Reliability
Mission Critical Applications require broadband
Video Conferencing, ERP/CRM applications /e-Government Security
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The most rapidly expanding and critical
Requirements: Quality of Service
24x7x365 Reliability
IOCs are totally dependent on broadband communications infrastructure
Digital Oil Field process automation ERP applications, Collaboration IPTV & Security applications
Forecast: 20K+ foreign personnel for the Southern Oil fields Typical requirements ranging from 20 Mbps to 100 Mbps per camp
Oil Field Camp Communications
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Iraq needs to, and is, investing $Billions in additional electricity generation, transmission and distribution Reliable data communications is
distribution systems: Real-time demand supply management Telecommunications is a mission critical component of the electrical grid
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Broadband technology has a major influence on economic development and quality of life Iraq has made significant investment in fibre backbone technology which is constrained by
Limitations in Accessibility, Affordability, Security and Reliability
Affordable high speed Internet access drives business USA: $ 30 for 25 Mbps UAE: $ 100 for 8 Mbps Iraq: $2000 for 1 Mbps
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Modern Regulatory Framework Promote increased competition in the last mile Reduce uncertainty as a major barrier to entry Increases investor confidence
Governance Efficient Governance is essential - outsourcing to independent/neutral consulting firms, if required
Investment Create a favourable climate for government and private investment State-owned industries need to collaborate to leverage common assets
Privatisation Accelerate local and foreign investment Increases competition which drives innovation Creates jobs, improves the economy, improve quality of life
Training & Development People empowered with knowledge achieve their potential
