GigaPoRT Towards a Network of Digital Hubs Angelo M. Buongiovanni Provincia di Pisa URPT (Association of Tuscany Provinces), e.govt commission chairperson Italy Aalborg, Nov “Partners in Projects”

07, nov. The Challenge Bandwidth today is often limited and expensive for end users (if available at all) Bandwidth may be available at very low cost –If existing fiber backbones are operated with leading edge technologies –If supply and demand are matched in an open and competitive marketplace –If Governments are committed to stimulate competition and support peripherical areas Fostering connectivity and online services through a GigaPoP network

07, nov. A GigaPoP (Gigabit Point of Presence) is a “digital hub” where ISP’s and customers (networks of end users) meet ISP’s offer their services Customers may choose ISP’s services as they see it fit GigaPoP offers both customers and ISP’s its value added services The Concept

07, nov. What is a GigaPoP

07, nov. GigaPoP Connected to other GigaPoP’s (access to any ISP on the whole network) ISP’s and customers meet Customers may buy services of their choice ISP’s may access to all customers on the network Offers Value Added Services Better traffic routing Neutral Access Point (NAP) Closed structure (no access to ISP’s not present on the NAP) Only ISP’s meet Customers may access only services provided by their ISP ISP’s may serve only their customers No Value Added Services Traffic congestion GigaPoP vs. NAP

07, nov. The Technology Leading edge core network technology DWDM can provide Gigabit bandwidth over a single fiber strand MPLS/MPλS will enable the realisation of VPN’s that share with maximum security the same fiber connections Customer empowered networks will provide independent access to the GigaPop services

07, nov. For Research Institutions –Inclusion in an integrated high capacity network –Easy broadband connection to the campus level –Logical & physical interconnection to the national and European research networks For Territories –Bridging of the Digital Divide For Public Administrations –Easier broadband connectivity (eEurope 2005) –Presence in the global market For Customers/Citizens –Better access to services –More open market and lower connectivity costs For Service Providers –Access to a wider and more open marketplace The Opportunities

07, nov. University of Pisa Provincia di Pisa Provincia di Livorno Provincia di Lucca Provincia di Massa- Carrara Regione Toscana Unione delle Province d’Italia Consorzio per il Sistema Informativo - Piemonte GigaPoRT Gigabit PoP - Rete Toscana (Tuscany Network) Present Partners

07, nov. Research Institutions –Working in ICT and TLC field –Interested in creating a regional broadband network –Interested in connecting to the national & European research network Local (and National) Governments –Population range 500,000÷2,000,000 –Growing Internet demand –Some level of infrastructure (dark fiber and even cable) Technological partners –Carriers with fiber infrastructure –TLC hardware producers/suppliers Eligible Partners

07, nov. Academic research Architectural & technological know-how Existing test-bed Leading edge technological solution suppliers What we offer

07, nov. Exchange with other architectural and technological approaches Dissemination of the model throughout European network communities … What we ask for

07, nov. All scientifical and technological aspects in this presentation are due to the work of Professor G. Attardi University of Pisa, OTS-GARR Technological Info

07, nov. Angelo M. Buongiovanni Provincia di Pisa P. Vittorio Emanuele II, Pisa – Italy T.: Fax: Thank you! Contact Info