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Assessment Process. Infrastructure Inventories Demographic/User Analysis Financial Modeling Infrastructure Options Needs versus capacity delivered Capacity versus cost to capitalize/operate Concept Organization Implementation Design. Economic Development. Reduce the Digital Divide
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Assessment Process • Infrastructure Inventories • Demographic/User Analysis • Financial Modeling • Infrastructure Options • Needs versus capacity delivered • Capacity versus cost to capitalize/operate • Concept Organization • Implementation Design
Economic Development • Reduce the Digital Divide • Create Infrastructure System to Handle Technical Advance • Provide New Economy-Based Jobs • Promote Private Sector Investment • Bring New Capital to Regional Community
Economic Development …Insufficiencies • High-speed, High-capacity Telecommunications Needs • Removing Technical Barriers to Access • Competitive Pricing • Limited Broadband Access • Distance Learning Integration • Attraction of High Tech Opportunities
Regional Wireless Network • Creating LAN Speeds for Voice, Data and Video Communications • Creation of a Utility Grade Offering • Highest Levels of Security • Highest Quality of Service • Leapfrogging Legacy Barriers • High-speed Access to the Rest of World
Regional Competition • Funds • Leadership • Business Opportunities • Educators • Health Care Providers • Businesses
Segmented Implementation Strategy • Initial System Users: • Private Sector • Health Care • Education • User Profiles: • T-1 Speeds and Above • Dynamic Resizing Requirements • High Throughput Integrity • Menu Driven User Tools and Interfaces
Partnering to Service Small Business/Residential • Identifying CPE cost thresholds • Attracting partners (ISP) with service infrastructure • Thorough integration of diverse media to gain additional users • Public assistance based on demographic need
Services/Operational Enhancements • Customized Internet Access Interface • Enhanced Video Applications Services • Voice over IP • B2B applications services • Virtual Private Network • Packet based billing
Attracting High Tech Opportunities • E-Commerce Opportunities Require High Capacity Throughput • Creating Telecommuter Employment • Opportunities for Small Business Growth • Washington County in Leadership Position as Regional Telecommunications Infrastructure Planning Develops
S2R Base Station Concentrator Transceiver Bank Rooftop/Tower High End Super Server RF Modem Banks Central Office Ethernet Packet Switch or ATM Switch 2 Way High- Speed Data Telephony Infrastructure Internet WAN Telephony Video Conferencing Internet
Regional Cooperation Means Global Competition • Planning • Sharing of Intellectual Resources • Leveraging Attraction and Retention Efforts • Increased Personal Productivity • Showcasing Washington County in Leadership Role