New Zealand Advanced Network –update and outlook Charles Jarvie Advanced Network Implementation Manager Ministry of Research, Science andTechnology

Discussion points New Zealand’s context Government Objectives Advanced Network process Architecture Tariff principles NZ Tertiary Education and Crown Research Institute context Interim Capability Build

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Government Objectives In 2004 the Government Steering Group was directed by Cabinet to pursue the following outcomes: 1.Enable leading e - research (science and humanities) 2.Facilitate universal connectivity 3.Encourage broad participation by R&E sectors 4.Connect R&E sectors to the innovation sector for pre- development initiatives 5.Facilitate participation by multiple telecommunications sector partners

Science for New Zealand’s future …picking up the pace…

Advanced Network Process Project approved by Government May, 2004 Draft Network Use Policy released September 2004 Draft Architecture released for comment October, 2004 RFI Released October 2004 Initial Implementation Scenario confirmed December 2004

New Zealand – its national network challenges

New Zealand – the atlas view of international network challenges

Baseline International Connectivity

Project Timetable 1 st RFPs closed 14 February 2005 –Main centre backbone, operational management and service provision, PoPs, network design and equipment International arrangements concluded by June nd RFPs closed April 2005 –Various provincial links to backbone Interim capability building projects started March 2005 Indicative tariffs developed in April 2005 for initial member consultation ANCo to be formed June 2005 Backbone service rollout from 4Q 2005

Tariff Principles – the NREN chestnut Must avoid setting high “table stakes” Objective to have ANCo to be self-sustaining including provision for “keeping advanced”. Note: At this stage AN is not planning to offer “off net” service so users should maintain a link to their existing ISPs. However the option remains open.

Tariff Scenarios Several approaches to assessing individual membership and connection fees have been considered: 1.Flat fee for membership and connection charges i.e. same for everyone 2.Related to institutional income i.e. related to “ability to pay” –Total income –Research income and “other” income 3.Full time student and staff headcount 4.Combinations of above

Other NREN tariff examples Australian Academic and Research Network uses the following approach to assess institutional membership: –75% based on total research income –~25% teaching & learning ($1/student and $3/staff) –Balance is a multi-site connectivity fee if applicable. UKERNA/JANET - assess membership based on total income all sources Internet2 - flat US$250K per university Orion, Canada – tiered, based on income for universities and pupil numbers for school boards

NZ University and Crown Research Institute Context Population includes a small number of relatively large organisations which dominate Many smaller tertiary organisations do not have much or any research income Ratio of “research” income to “other” income is highly variable even in the larger organisations CRIs do not have student headcount

Role of Crown Research Institutes

Interim Capability Build Activity Capability Build underway in 5 areas to reduce utilisation lag: –Technical workshops on BGP, IPv6, etc –Access Grid demonstrations and “cookbook” preparation –Overseas visitor programme – to NZ –NZ researchers to overseas upskilling programs –Network measurements – WAND group Funding policy development for ongoing capability building.

Summary of Approach and Conclusions: Not just a “high performance” network Not just a “national” network Policy and funding for good R&E outcomes using a new tool Encouragement for sustained national and international collaboration Recognition that cooperation through technical platforms contributes to better economic and social outcomes internationally

Science for New Zealand’s future …picking up the pace…

Thank you Charles Jarvie Advanced Network Implementation Manager Ministry of Research, Science and Technology