1. 1 Next Generation Manitoba Provincial Data Network Scope Background Architecture Satellite Network

2. 2 Next Generation Manitoba Provincial Data Network

3. 3 Scope The Next Gen Provincial Data Network (PDN) is being created for the use of provincially public sector funded Agencies, Corporations, Departments, Divisions and Authorities. A Digital Wide Area Network with over 600 connections in over 80 communities. Current Clients on the Provincial Data Network include;  All Government of Manitoba Departments (15)  Manitoba Health  Regional Health Authorities including Hospitals and other health facilities  Manitoba Agriculture Credit Corporation  Manitoba Crop Insurance Corporation  Better Systems Initiative  Family Services Agencies  Driver Vehicle Licensing  Justice Correctional Facilities  Manitoba Gaming Control Corporation  Future expansion into schools, post secondary facilities and libraries throughout Manitoba

4. 4 Next Generation Manitoba Provincial Data Network Scope 85 Rural Communities, in Southern Manitoba

5. 5 Next Generation Manitoba Provincial Data Network Scope and Northern Manitoba

6. 6 Next Generation Manitoba Provincial Data Network Scope 125 Winnipeg sites in the Metropolitan Area

7. 7 Next Generation Manitoba Provincial Data Network Scope including Downtown Winnipeg

8. 8 Next Generation Manitoba Provincial Data Network Scope Each rural community will have multiple Access lines. Only one Access line per building, irregardless of the number of departments or agencies, etc.

9. 9 Next Generation Manitoba Provincial Data Network Background The Next Gen PDN is a totally Digital IP Network capable of supporting;  High Bandwidth applications such as Tele-Health  Convergence of Voice and Data Communications  Video Conferencing  Server Consolidation  New technologies distributed over the entire province, such as Microsoft’s Active Directory Services (Windows XP)  Greatly Enhanced Network Security  Virtual Private Networks  Prioritization of data applications  High Reliability through redundancy and management  Scalable to add additional communities The Next Gen PDN replaces an existing frame relay network. New 5 Year contract awarded until December 2006.

10. 10 Next Generation Manitoba Provincial Data Network Background Project Timelines

11. 11 Next Generation Manitoba Provincial Data Network Background Implementation Schedule

12. 12 Next Generation Manitoba Provincial Data Network Background The major benefit to the Province of Manitoba is increased bandwidth in a purely digital environment.

13. 13 Next Generation Manitoba Provincial Data Network Background Reduce Future Costs.

14. 14 Next Generation Manitoba Provincial Data Network Architecture

15. 15 Next Generation Manitoba Provincial Data Network Satellite Network Current Satellite Network includes 3 Northern and Remote Communities with Winnipeg as a hub.

16. 16 Next Generation Manitoba Provincial Data Network Satellite Network Currently under contract to Vancouver Teleport until November 2002. Vancouver Teleport provides both the Network Service and Access Services within each community. Project was funded by the Government of Manitoba (51%) and Manitoba Health (49%). Currently Consists of three VPN’s;  Government of Manitoba  Manitoba Health  Tele-Health Project Site Infrastructure is owned by the Govt of MB and Health.

17. 17 Next Generation Manitoba Provincial Data Network Satellite Network Current Requirements Future Requirements / Direction  maintain current requirements  portable/mobile earth stations  future expansion probable, but not yet identified  integration into the Next Gen PDN  RFP this summer for replacement contract