Bernhard Fabianek, M. Bosco European Commission DG Information Society

Bernhard Fabianek, M. Bosco

European CommissionDG Information Society

EUMEDIS

1. Objectives

2. Partners and Funding

3. Pilot Projects

4. IP InterconnectionInitiative

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Background

Barcelona Euro-Mediterranean Conference in November 1995

Launch of EUMEDISin February 1999


EUMEDIS Objectives

Accelerate the economic growth in the Euro-Mediterranean region

Improve quality of lifeStimulate Euro-Mediterranean co-operationFacilitate the mutual understanding in a

multi-cultural and multi-lingual environment


EUMEDIS Objectives (cont.)

Promote innovative public servicesIncrease internet connectivity among

Euro-Mediterranean partnersCreate end-user-oriented electronic platforms


Algeria Cyprus Egypt Israel Jordan Lebanon Malta MoroccoSyria The Palestinian AuthorityTunisia Turkey


Mediterranean Partners

EUMEDIS initiativeTotal funding 45 Million €

Pilot Project funding: 35 Million €Interconnection: 7 Million €Miscellaneous and Focal Points: 3 Million €


EU Funding

EUMEDIS Pilot Projects cover5 Application Sectors:


EUMEDIS Pilot Projects

EducationHealthcareMultimedia Access to Cultural Heritage and Tourism Industry and Innovation Electronic Commerce

Proposals received: 167 More than 1000 organisations involved in

submitting proposals about 25 have been found worth funding Proposals in the area of Education did better

than in the area of eCommerce Well balanaced distribution across

Mediterranean partners


EUMEDIS Pilot Projects (cont.)

To fund the (Internet based) interconnection between the European research network (i.e. GEANT) and the research networks of Mediterranean partner countries

To create an infrastructure all around the Mediterranean region, which will transport any sort of co-operative research application

To provide the necessary network resources for the pilot-projects addressed by Strand two of the EUMEDIS initiative

To boost the development of the Internet in each Mediterranean country

EUMEDIS IP Interconnection Initiative Objectives


The EC has provided crucial investments for the interconnection of national research networks in Europe and the EUMEDIS initiative will allow this to be extended to Mediterranean partner countries

To enable the creation of a multi-megabit/s network infrastructure for research and education

The EC will ensure that use of the available funds complies with the rules for sound and efficient management of public funds

The role of the European Commission

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The first aim of the EUMEDIS IP Interconnection Initiative is the support of National Research Network Centres (NRNCs) in the Mediterranean area which will use the Internet connectivity provided by the EUMEDIS Strand one activity Lot 2 (IP Interconnection Initiative) for the benefit of the national research communities.

The role of the Partners


The National Research Network Centres (NRNCs) in the 12 Mediterranean partner countries provide, on a national basis, services to the research and education communities and they have the required knowledge of the needs of their end users.

The specific role of the NRNC organisationsin this initiative is to be responsible for defining the detailed requirements and specifications of the interconnection network.


The role of the Partners (cont.)

The second aim of this initiative is targeted at the provision of bandwidth to NRNCs, to connect them amongst themselves and to the European research backbone network


The role of the Partners (cont.)

The NRNCs will perform a detailed analysis of the regional needs in the field of research networking and will ensure a good implementation of the interconnections

This analysis will constitute the terms of reference for a tender for bandwidth provision and technical co-ordination

Services to be provided


To provide the required infrastructure and servicesBecause these markets are mostly competitive ones,

they will be invited to submit their proposals in response to open calls for tenders

Through their R&D activities and commercial developments, they also contribute to the shaping of the emerging technology landscape and market evolution

The role of the Telecommunications Operatorsand Service Providers


A proposed initiative should provide a multi-annual frameworkthat could be awarded with a contract of up to 2+5 MEuro (representing up to 80% of the overall cost of the initiative)

To finance collectively by the EC and NRNCsthe planningprocurementcost and management of the interconnection of the NRNCs

The approach must ensure that network connectivity andservices are procured competitively and financedjointly by the EC and NRNCs

Funding

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Acceleration of the overall economic development rate

Re-enforcement of the tools and the methodologies that support mutual comprehension and understanding of the numerous cultures and beliefs that compose the Euro-Mediterranean richness and diversity

The overall improvement of the quality of life as a direct consequence of the large scale deployment of regional information society initiatives in various sectorsof the Euro-Mediterranean social life

Common EC Policy Interests


Ensure European-Mediterranean Cohesionby mobilising the largest possible number of the 12 EUMEDIS partner countries

Efficient and Transparent Use of Community Funds(e.g. by taking into account that Cyprus and Israel are already connected to GEANT)

Sound and Efficient Managementof the Initiative

Common EC Policy Interests (cont.)


Increase the collaboration of European and Mediterranean researchers through the provision of an interconnected research infrastructure

Keep the network up with technological developments

Carry all traffic accepted by the NRNCs(common Acceptable Use/User Policies)

High Level Requirements


Support any research traffic and the connectivity needs of pilot projects

Not carry any commercial transit traffic

The initiative should periodically review the project and (re-)assess priorities

High Level Requirements (cont.)


Provide a stable multi-megabit/s transport network for production-quality data communications

Offer a flexible and scalable access topology from all connecting countries by providing one point of presence (PoP) in the largest possible number of the 12 NRNCs

The network should be easily accessible for research needs,on an open non-discriminatory basis, and provide access to pilot projects.

Include means for traffic measurements

High Level Requirements (cont.)


EUMEDIS Interconnection Timetable


15-16 March Advisory Group 1st meeting19-20 April Advisory Group 2nd meeting18-19 June Meeting in Athens to finalise draft proposal

Launch of Phase 1 (i.e. develop a full project proposal and launch a pre-tender for the infrastructure)

December Start of Phase 2 (i.e. tender for the infrastructure and operation of the network

Interconnect Research Networks

Transatlantic

Grid Testbed

@lis

JAPANTEIN

Australia

Central Africa

Russia

CHINATurkeyEUMEDIS

South Africa

GEANTGEANT

Virtual Silk Highway

Documents

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