– A ubiquitous, unified infrastructure for Newham Council & the communities it serves Richard Steel & Alf Raju LB Newham 5th March 20071Microsoft Architect Insight Event

2 Newham and the Host Boroughs 5th March 2007Microsoft Architect Insight Event

3 Background Mostly separate networks for data, voice, CCTV, television and mobile communications Extensive use of legacy technology dating back 100 years Some services still reliant on analogue transmission Uncoordinated development based on suppliers sweating sunk investments, rather than exploiting new opportunities Deployment of own “dark fibre” network backbone 5th March 20073Microsoft Architect Insight Event

4 What is ICT? Digital ICT infrastructure enables the storage, processing and communication of any digital information media utilising shared equipment, wires and radio spectrum i.e. ICT infrastructure includes all digital data, voice, image, radio, TV (& CCTV) & satellite communications networks, whether fixed or wireless 5th March 20074Microsoft Architect Insight Event

5 We require a ubiquitous, standards-based broadband IP network infrastructure enabling all stakeholders, including boroughs, businesses, citizens and visitors to access any digital service 5th March 20075Microsoft Architect Insight Event

6 What this does not mean… It does not mean that ICT runs the services that use the ICT infrastructure –Switchboard –CCTV Control Room –Planning –Street lighting, or other non-ICT infrastructure! We do run the digital highways – analogous to Highways Agency 5th March 20076Microsoft Architect Insight Event

scenario? Having placed an authenticated order electronically …and made electronic payment …an e-ticket for your chosen event is delivered to your device Having been electronically guided to the venue …your identity and ticket are electronically checked …and you are guided to your seat Commentary in your own language Personalised coverage, playbacks etc Your communicator will remind you of appointments You have remote control of your home environment Through optimised use of all available network infrastructure 5th March 20077Microsoft Architect Insight Event

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9 5th March 2007Microsoft Architect Insight Event Programme Management A Complex mix of technology, processes and people Systems Integration – Design / Build / Test Operations Management - Run IT Security Services - Protect Games Management Systems Information Diffusion Systems 3 rd Party Systems Sponsors and Suppliers Networks & Infrastructure – Local Sponsor Hardware & Systems Software – IOC Top Sponsor

10 London 2012 Games the first ‘all-digital’ games How we can link the IT industry to development of local communities Create a legacy for London and the UK From a Newham perspective……. This is an opportunity to utilise the technology that will be required for the 2012 Games Newham is looking to develop its infrastructure 5th March 2007Microsoft Architect Insight Event

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12 Extend the current primary infrastructure to a borough wide fibre infrastructure It will support and provide digital capability around: Building to building connectivity Council offices, community centres, surgeries, schools, etc CCTV Network Data Centres (Primary & Secondary) Traffic Control Wireless backbone Digital Media 5th March 2007Microsoft Architect Insight Event

13 Newham’s Vision The UK’s leading 21 st Century ICT Infrastructure & Services 5th March Microsoft Architect Insight Event

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18 Who Benefits? Community connectivity – Removes dependence on telecom carriers between sites and on-going costs –Broadening access to current prototypes in use Digital TV Newham Electronic Assistive Technology (NEAT) Surveillance - Real time CCTV footage managed from one central location available to all stakeholders Multi-Media - Provides distribution of high bandwidth connectivity throughout locality and the development of advertising revenue streams Commercial benefits of becoming a telecom utility for the roll out of wireless and fixed telecoms services 5th March Microsoft Architect Insight Event

19 The Local Advantage… Digital connectivity to all of Newham’s Community at vastly reduced costs, benefiting: Residents Hospitals Schools Businesses (Stratford City) Builds on existing Newham Infrastructure Venues in the Olympic Park can be connected to Newham Network – to gain access to low cost secure services Allows other boroughs’ Networks to be connected and or provision of shared services between boroughs. 5th March Microsoft Architect Insight Event

20 Benefits Cost savings – for Newham and potentially for other London Boroughs through low cost connectivity –building on the savings already achieved (£720k per annum) Bridging the digital divide –connectivity for the community (council, hospitals, schools, community centres, etc), businesses and citizens –presently about 25% broadband penetration Services & Applications – currently used and being expanded in the community –Telemedicine and remote care –Building Schools for the future (BSF) and home study –On-line council services and e-government –Kiosks, Digital TV The country’s most advanced local authority ICT Network owned and operated on behalf of the citizens of East London and beyond 5th March Microsoft Architect Insight Event

21 Services to 2012 Primary Infrastructure – secure robust fixed broadband Wireless – utilising primary infrastructure Data centre – primary & secondary CCTV- single digital CCTV network Digital Signage & Outdoor Media – Up to boundaries as defined by LOCOG Multi-Lingual Translation & Call Centre – use current capability to support athletes, broadcasters Planning & Information – Utilise Newham offering of Network, Hardware & Applications –Fibre network already extended to ODA Planning Team – equipment & systems supplied 5th March Microsoft Architect Insight Event

22 Options for Local Government Do nothing –Rely solely on private sector -> Irresponsible? Go it alone –Maximum control –Introduces substantial risk –Regulatory constraints -> Missed opportunity to magnify investment with partner? PPP –Compromise of control and risk –Uses assets to achieve policy goals -> Balancing the Triple Bottom Line (financial, social, and economic development) 5th March 2007Microsoft Architect Insight Event

23 Newham and the 2012 Games 5th March Microsoft Architect Insight Event

24 Thanks for listening! 5th March Microsoft Architect Insight Event