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STREAMLINE COMMUNICATIONS
MANAGEMENT
www.StreamlineCM.com
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STREAMLINE COMMUNICATIONS
MANAGEMENT
www.ReliableConnect.com
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Welcome to the Sprint NextelMCOECN Wireless back-up Solutions
Zac Shields & Jim Cavanaugh
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Agenda• Welcome and Opening Remarks – Duane Baker, MCOECN
• Overview of Streamline’s effort to-date – Chris Shepard, Streamline
• Sprints EVDO REV A
– Mobile Broadband Routers
• Redundancy Solutions
– Sprint Airave – Femtocell technology
APPENDIX
• Critical Communication
• Converged Network Solutions
• PDA Portfolio
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T1
DSL
Dial Up
Average Upload
Peak Upload
Average Download
Peak Download
1xRTT (Vision)Avg 50-70 Kbps
UL and DLPeak 144 Kbps
UL and DL
2001
EV-DO (Rev A)Avg 350-500 Kbps UL
Avg 600-1,400 Kbps DLPeak 1.8 Mbps ULPeak 3.1 Mbps DL
2007-2008
Up to 6 timesfaster
uploads
evenfaster
downloads
2004-2006
EV-DO (Rev 0)Avg 50-70 Kbps UL
Avg 400-700 Kbps DLPeak 144 Kbps UL
Peak 2 Mbps DL
Up to 10 timesfaster
downloads
Leading the migration to EV-DO Rev A
• 6 times faster upstream speeds than 1xRTT
• Increased speed both upstream and down enables new voice and video applications
• EV-DO Rev A will support QoS and multicast, important to voice and video
• EV-DO Rev A is fully backward-compatible, interoperable with EV-DO Revision 0 networks and devices
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Sprint Mobile Broadband Devices
Model
Rev. A Capable
GPS Enabled
Form Factor
Positioning
Availability
Novatel Merlin EX720
Yes
Yes
Express
Extends compactly from laptop
2/07
Sierra Aircard 597E
Yes
Yes
Express
Better Mac OS experience
6/07
Sierra 598U
Yes
Yes
USB
Small and Light
1/09
Novatel Ovation U760
Yes
Yes
USB
Smallest USB Modem in the U.S.
11/08
Sprint provides the most robust portfolio of devices to meet customer needs
• Full line of form factors from PCMCIA to latest in USB technologies
• Portfolio of devices to help meet budget constraints and preferred device manufacturers supported with IT organizations
• Device enhancements continue to exceed industry standards with latest Micro SD memory capabilities and GPS enablement
All information as of 04/14/08.
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Mobile Broadband Router SolutionsRouters runs off a single Mobile Broadband device to share the EVDO wireless data signal, via WiFi or Ethernet, with multiple users
Wireless Access Router
Sprint Mobile Broadband Device
Sprint’s Mobile Broadband
Network
Ethernet Laptop
Wi-Fi Laptop
Wi-Fi Laptop
Wi-Fi Laptop
Wi-Fi
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Small Office Redundancy
For a small branch office a single router can be used to connect to a primary wired ISP connection and use 3G Cellular wireless mobile
broadband for automatic failover.
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Mobile Broadband Router Solutions
Small office deployments • Mobile event internet access • Disaster recovery / emergency response
•Cradlepoint CBA250 – Cellular Broadband Adapter
> Provides IP Pass-Through capabilities for a LAN device requireing wireless broadband access.
> Supports USB and Express Card modems
> Provides an “always-on” mode ready to pass traffic as needed for backup or primary access
> Signal strength meter display helps in determining the best placement for optimum reception.
> MSRP is $179.99
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Larger Office Redundancy
• Larger organizations will typically have an enterprise class router in place at the edge of their network. In this instance, a small cellular router can pass IP traffic through as an alternate source of Internet access.
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Mobile Broadband Router Solutions
Small office deployments • Mobile event internet access • Disaster recovery / emergency response
•Cradlepoint MBR800 – Mobile Broadband Router
> The MBR800 is a cost effective broadband router with 3G failover for built-in redundancy.
> When the MBR800 senses a disruption in service it automatically switches from a wired to a 3G network.
> Supports both USB and Express Card modems
> Signal strength meter display helps in determining the best placement for optimum reception.
> MSRP is $199.99
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Mobile Broadband Router Options
• Many mobile broadband cellular routers are available from vendors such as: Kyocera, Cradlepoint, Top Global, Sierra Wireless, and others.
• Cost can vary between $150 to $800 depending on the manufacturer and feature set.
• Before purchasing a router, make sure it has the options that you want and that it supports the connection card modems available to you.
• WiFi is a very popular option available from virtually all the mobile broadband router providers, including Cradlepoint.
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Nextel Emergency Communications
When Communications are Critical
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Public Switched TelephoneNetwork
PTT Communications Reliability
Nextel National Network
Dispatch/Push-to-Talk
Can Become Overloaded in emergencies
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DirectTalk: Off-Network Communication• Allows the user to communicate within 2 – 5 miles to other Talkaround
capable devices
• Uses public 900 frequency (ISM 900MHz)
• User switches into DirectTalk “mode”, where handset becomes a local two-way radio
• Network based services (Direct Connect, Group Connect, Cellular, Data) are not available in DT mode
• -When in DT mode, all voice communication will occur using the High Audio or through a headset
• -Allows customers to privately communicate with one another user by using their 10 digit phone number “Private Talkaround Call”. User must be on same channel to use private calls.
• -Public Safety, Public Works, Rural Areas, In-Building Communication, Recreation
• Allows for out-of-coverage communication
• Provides reliable backup during network outages
• 3rd voice communication capability in single handset
• Supports about 20 local users per channel/code (10/15)
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Secure Parallel CommunicationsSprint Emergency Response Team
Services
• Design, Consulting, Technical Support
Training
• Scenarios, Field Operations
Equipment & Infrastructure
• Satellite Cell on Light Truck (SatColt)
• Cell on Wheels (COW)
• Bi-Directional Amplifier (BDA)
Products and Services
• RDS Go-Kits
• Wireless Priority Services
• Vehicle Integration
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STREAMLINE COMMUNICATIONS
MANAGEMENT
FUNDING
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>Funding Options & Strategies
>Karen Aronoff
>Public Sector/Education Account Manager
>April 30th
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Sources of Funding
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Funding Options & Strategies Ten Tips for Getting More Funding
1. Learn as much as possible about each program to which you intend to apply
2. Involve others in your project, but be judicious; have a purpose for their involvement
3. Customize each proposal to the requirements of the funder
4. Get reviewers comments for non-winning proposals and use their feedback in future proposals (www.fcc.gov/foia)
5. Include only support letters that demonstrate a real commitment on the part of the sender
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Funding Options & Strategies Ten Tips for Getting More Funding
6. Make grant-seeking part of your agency’s strategy— don’t put all your eggs in one basket
7. Be specific in your budget, most funders have generous allowances for budget length
8. Don’t include materials other than those specifically requested by the funder
9. Have an outsider edit your proposal before you submit it
10. Follow directions
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Funding Options & Strategies Programs: Education
>Enhancing Education Through Technology
>Readiness and Emergency Management for Schools
>Improving Literacy Through School Libraries
>21st Century Community Learning Centers
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Funding Opportunities K-12
• Distance Learning and Telemedicine Grants (7702)• Educational Technology State Grants (15403) • Foreign Language Assistance (14273)• Teaching Traditional American History (20717)• Carol M. White Physical Education Program (13209)• COPS Secure Our Schools (14769)• Readiness and Emergency Management for Schools (18114)• Improving Literacy Through School Libraries (17517)• Fund for the Improvement of Education (earmark)
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Grant packaging considerations
– Some things to consider in your budget: training time for yourself and others
– Planning facilitation
– Testing the technology
– Reporting and evaluation (administrator requested in grant)
– Communications tools (emergency communications, etc)
– Grant administration
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Grant seeking for educational technology and communications
• Some of the best funders are not “technology” grants
• Be sure the technology you propose supports the outcomes the grant is seeking to produce
– Consider collaboration identify excess capacity
– Get executive sign off from collaborators
– Utilize community organizations to bring them into the process
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Good sources of information
• Dept. Websites (www.ed.gov)
• Federal Electronic Grants Clearinghouse (www.grants.gov)
• Grants Office (www.grantsoffice.com)
• Federal and state program staff (www.usa.gov)
• Other grant databases (www.fdncenter.org)
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Grant Writing Assistance• Understand grant
requirements
• Write and submit a full proposal
• Assist with follow-up
• Additional fee applies
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Sprint Grants Office
• Contact Grants Office
– For Grants Development:
• Dan Casion– Manager of Grants Development Services– [email protected]– (585) 473-1430 ext. 113
– For other inquiries:
• Kathleen Kelly Manager of Business Development– [email protected]
• (585) 473-1430 ext. 105
• Karen Aronoff, 513-545-7121
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IMPROVING CONNECTIVITY
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Sprint AIRAVE – Femtocell Technology
Creates a CDMA signal within a home or small office providing full bar coverage in a small locations
IRAVE
Sprint is the first carrier to launch a femtocell based solution
- Supports 3 simultaneous calls
AIRAVE is a “mini” CDMA cell tower for your house
Router
Cable/DSL Modem
AIRAVE
PC
Public Internet
CDMA
How it’s connected