Network Access point

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Network Access point NAP for the Arab
States Jordans Proposal to host the Cham
NAP Presented by Nisreen Al-Araj
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Background

• The Arab leaders had adopted the NAP initiative
• Jordan was proposed to host the Cham NAP due to
• Strength of Network Infrastructure
• Telecommunications open market policy
• Existence of a range of ISPs and Telecom
  Operators
• and the capacity of the available Internet
  bandwidth.

The NAPs Initiative
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Status Update

• Meetings and brainstorming sessions were held
  with concerned parties ISPs , telecom
  operators, infrastructure owners, possible
  beneficiaries, investors, TRC.
• The meetings focused on
• Information about the initiative
• Exploring Connectivity options inside Jordan
  with neighboring countries
• Different scenarios for involvement of
  stakeholders and possible areas of investment
• Discussions regarding best ways to proceed

The NAPs Initiative
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Connectivity Infrastructure.

• Connectivity can be secured using one or a
  combination of the following options
• The National broadband network
• The NEPCo infrastructure
• The Data center can be located either in Amman,
  or in Aqaba for its location as a gateway to
  Jordan.

Meetings outcomes Jordans Proposal
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The National Broadband Network

• NBN network is an optical ring network structure
• Consists of Overlay network, metro rings and
  access network.
• based on point-to-point Gigabit Ethernet (GE)
  over fiber technology.
• divided into 8 modules
• Implementation of the network was completed in
  Amman and Aqaba areas
• the route between Amman and Aqaba is currently
  under implementation
• The whole network is expected to finish in 2009
• The network can be expanded to secure
  connectivity with neighboring countries

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NEPCo Infrastructure

• Will be presented by NEPCo. representative.

Meetings outcomes Jordans Proposal
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Pan Arab Network PAN/ NAP integration

• a proposal was prepared to connect the research
  and education networks (NRENs) in the Arab
  countries in one regional network.
• The PAN was planned to connect the NRENs in
  Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, Libya, Egypt,
  Palestine, Jordan, Syria and Lebanon using the
  fiber cables of the power distribution grids
  between these countries.
• The PAN is not implemented yet and Jordans
  Proposal is to integrate it into the NAPs
  business model

Meetings outcomes Jordans Proposal
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Research Education Networks

• Research Education networks (NRENs) are
  dedicated networks connecting Universities,
  Research Centers, Hospitals, Museums and any
  other institution that may have research
  education activities.
• Each country establishes its own (NREN) to
  provide the connectivity and communications for
  the research and education communities
• Currently most of the countries have established
  or started implementing an (NREN)
• Some countries use dark fiber to build the
  network and others use available telecom
  infrastructure by leasing circuits or IP
  connections.

Meetings outcomes Jordans Proposal
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Research Education Networks

• Examples of the national networks in the Arab
  countries
• Morocco National Center of Scientific and
  Technical Research (CNRST)
• Egypt Egyptian Universities Network (EUN)
• Algeria Algerian Academic and Research Network
  (ARN/CERSIT)
• Palestine Palestinian Association for the
  Development of Internet 2 (PADI2)
• Syria Syrian Higher Education and Research
  Networks (SHERN)
• Jordan Jordanian Universities Network (JUNet)

Meetings outcomes Jordans Proposal
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Commitment Statement

• The Jordanian government is committed to the
  success of this initiative, and will provide all
  kinds of support , coordination and needed
  regulations
• As a sign of commitment and support ,Jordan gov.
  will offer from the NBN one pair of fiber on any
  needed route depending on the extra capacity
  available and starting from Amman Aqaba route
• Jordan wants to ensure that the Arab Research and
  Education Network is part of the business model
  that will be built so that education and research
  are fully supported.

Meetings outcomes Jordans Proposal
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• Issues to be discussed and priority actions
• Discussing the Business model, stakeholder
  participation and levels of involvement
• Issues regarding Connectivity with neighboring
  countries, and the rest of the NAPs host
  countries
• Technical operational model
• Topology and design issues, ex connectivity
  between Jordan and Morocco.

Moving Ahead
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Logical layout for Arab NAPs
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