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Home My WebLink About09 18 2017 Fiber Optic Backbone PresentationScott County Fiber Optic Backbone Prior Lake Workshop –Discussion September 17, 2017 Scott County Communication / Information Strategy Approved in January 9, 2007 Develop “trusted” communication and information networks –locally, regionally, nationally (“blueprint” for interoperability) Develop and support infrastructure for access to broadband –fixed and mobile platforms (“blueprint” for infrastructure) Adhere to industry direction, standards or guidelines applicable to interoperable communication and information systems (“blueprint” for exchange) Facilitate cooperation and coordination among public (State, Local and Regional) and private organizations necessary to maximize shared benefits and reduce unnecessary duplication of efforts (“blueprint” for success) Guiding Principles Secure and Robust Government Network High, Scalable Bandwidth Shared Infrastructure and Government Services Open and Independent Architecture Proposed Fiber Project Scott County Board January 9, 2007 Fiber Backbone Local Government Network Scott County Townships Jordan City / Schools New Prague City / Schools Shakopee City / Schools Savage City / Schools Prior Lake City / Schools Elko/New Market City / Schools Belle Plaine City / Schools Making Connections Building Partnerships Metro Area Network –Capital fiber lease to connect Scott County, our backbone and partners, directly to the State and 511 facility. Dakota Connection –Connect to Dakota fiber (Lakeville H.S.) to provide multiple paths to Scott County and our backbone and partners to the State (Mn I.T.) and 511 facility. Mankato Connection –Public / Private fiber build to Minnesota College in Mankato to connect Scott County and our backbone and partners to the State (Mn I.T.) and 511 facility via a southern route. Backhaul for Carver County network –Connect Carver through our backbone and partnerships to provide connectivity for Carver to the State (OET) and 511 facility and provide Scott fiber in Carver. Access / Zayo / Jaguar Collaborations —Public / Private fiber partnerships to provide a alternate metro connections for Scott County and our partners to the State, 511, and south/southeastern Minnesota that is owned and not leased. Projects and Partnerships State of Mn Office of Enterprise Technology (OET)—Shared in some of the construction costs and assists with ongoing maintenance, architected the institutional side of the network, provided and maintains the electronics, and manages the institutional network Access Communication, Zayo, and Integra —Shared in construction costs, provides and pays for the maintenance and locate work, splits 50/50 the costs for relocations and provides network connections and backhaul for businesses within the County AGL Inc.—To provide transport to and an interconnection at the 511 facility that would support library and school networks Cities & School Districts —Utilize the network to reduce their costs and to partner with each other Mankato State, Carver & Dakota County —Provide alternate routes for institutional traffic to maintain the viability of the network Projects and Partnerships Prior Lake and SMSC network expansions —Public / Private fiber builds with Integra, Prior Lake, and SMSC to extend the fiber backbone along CSAH 27, CSAH 83, and CSAH 82 –completes major transportation routs and makes fiber connections to other city facilities and to business parks Zayo and Neutral Path —Public/ Private fiber lease/purchase and asset swap with Zayo and Neutral Path (with subsequent operational agreement with State and private provider) to provide a redundant (out of state path to Omaha) southern connection for Scott County and our backbone and partners to telecommunications hub outside of Minnesota. Projects and Partnerships Dakota Connection General Metro Area Connection Mankato/Blue Earth Connection Carver Connection Carver Connection Fiber Network Fiber Network Outcomes Implementation of Communication / Information Strategy “Trusted” communication and information network(s) –locally, regionally, nationally (“blueprint” for interoperability) Metropolitan 800 MHz Radio System Fiber connection to the State (Minnesota’s High Capacity Backbone), to our cities, schools and libraries Fiber connections to MSU-Mankato, U of M, Blue Earth, Carver, Hennepin, Anoka, Ramsey, Dakota, Washington, and Olmsted Fiber capacity in Rice, LeSueur, Sibley, Nicollet, Steele, Omlsted, Goodhue, Dodge, Feeborn, Watonwan, Cottonwood, Jackson, Nobles, and Waseca Counties. And, in parts of Iowa and Nebraska. Access to broadband –fixed and mobile platforms (“blueprint” for infrastructure) Fiber connection to Minnesota’s High Capacity Backbone – increased from 4.5 megabits to 1 gigabit –10 gigabit backbone Fiber connections/interconnections to 511, Omaha, Chicago, Zayo, Integra, Jaguar, Neutral Path, and Arvig Implementation of Communication / Information Strategy Industry direction, standards or guidelines applicable to interoperable communication and information systems (“blueprint” for exchange) Involvement in regional (technical) groups Creation of single sign-on network among the seven metro and Olmsted counties. Facilitation of cooperation and coordination among the related local and regional organizations necessary to maximize shared benefits and reduce unnecessary duplication of efforts: Coordination with State OET (Office of Enterprise Technology) and Dakota County –shared network and network resources Working through SCALE to assess needs and develop projects. S.C.A.L.E. at Work Interconnectivity with Cities, State, & Other Counties Increased capacity to Department of Public Safety and improved use and efficiency of Law Enforcement Systems Shared Voice over IP telephone network Share remote IT Network support Shared applications Shared data center, data storage, and disaster recovery Shared equipment –(Between Counties) Supported Economic Development Expanded Broadband within our schools and communities –25 megabits to 2 gigabits Savings Return on Investment (ROI) 2007 Belle Plaine T-1 line (1.5 megabits) cost $5,220.00 per year 2007 Least expensive T-1 line (1.5 megabits) in Scott County was $888.00 per year to Savage 2015 cost of 1.5 megabits is $31.50 per year Eight year reduction of 96% to 99.3% in per megabit Broadband costs Coupled with a significant improvement of Broadband within our schools and communities –25 megabits to 2 gigabits MNET --Minnesota’s Network for Enterprise Telecommunications High Capacity Backbone State of Minnesota Dakota County Mankato Rochester St. Cloud Marshall Owatonna MNET --Minnesota’s Network for Enterprise Telecommunications High Capacity Backbone Scott County State of Minnesota Dakota County Mankato Rochester St. Cloud Marshall Owatonna Carver Windom Albert Lea Scott County 511 Facility Dakota County Mankato Chicago Omaha Carver Connections to Telecommunications Hubs Significant fiber assets –a robust fiber backbone and highly redundant (shared) network with direct connections to major telecommunications and State hubs that provides “big” connectivity An immediate return on the investment of taxpayer dollars for every partnering government entity (city, county, school, state) –we are spending less for substantially more An immediate return on the investment for our private sector partners –smaller capital investments combined with the ability to make a profit on day one Positioning for future collaboration and the “Broadband Economy” Outcomes Economic Development Speed —Faster transmission (speed of light) Bandwidth & Scalability —Larger capacity, fiber optic cables can handle massive amounts of data (limitless?) and can be increased by simply changing the electronic Distance —Signals transmit farther without a need for regeneration or refreshing Less interference —A fiber optic system has greater resistance to external interference Versatility—Fiber optic cables can handle voice, video and data traffic Market Trends —Fiber optic backbone and “back haul” (capacity) is needed to support other markets Why fiber? Residential, agricultural, and small business –Consistent movement towards and reliance upon wireless –will require significant increase in wireless capabilities Wireless —All major wireless providers (Verizon, AT&T, Sprint, etc.) established 1 gigabit speeds as their goal by 2016 –cannot get there without significant fiber capacity for back haul Large Business and Data / Information Management — Consolidation of data centers with major applications moving to the “cloud” –in some ways back to the 80’s Energy –Consistent movement towards “Smart Grid”technology to deliver electricity using two-way digital communications to control appliances and energy consumption using more sophisticated sensing, measurement and control devices Market Trends Broadband and the use of networked, digital technology is spreading fast across all industry sectors Health Care Education Environmental Science Information and Data Management Insurance Finance Manufacturing Agriculture Broadband Sector Influence The Broadband Paradox Geographic location and natural resources were once the key determiners of a community's economic potential.In one person's lifetime, they changed seldom if at all. In the Broadband Economy, it is increasingly the skills of the labor force, and the ability of business and government to adapt and innovate, that power job creation.And these are assets that must be continually replenished. The Broadband Economy: just another technology-based revolution Fast sailing ships and railways expanded trade and shaped international politics in the 18th and 19th Centuries Steam and electricity revolutionized the organization of work in the 19th and 20th Centuries Automotive technology and highway construction changed customs, lifestyles, careers, population distribution and labor-management relations The airplane, broadband, and electronic media have shrunk the globe, internationalized business and deepened international understanding The Broadband Economy: just another technology-based revolution The Broadband revolution Global fiber and satellite networks link old and new business centers across the world Collaboration and trade across time zones and borders with low or no transaction cost Melding of financial markets Portability of capital investment on unprecedented scale The Broadband Economy: just another technology-based revolution The Broadband revolution Broadband links the global community and worldwide information (and misinformation) resources to: Individuals Schools and institutions Small-to-midsize businesses Local, state and national government Economic Development Expanded capacity and connections throughout Scott County: To major colocation facilities: 511 –Minneapolis Omaha Chicago To private providers: Zayo T.W. Telecom Integra Jaguar Neutral Path Arvig Support for Economic Development Activities: Emerson Trystar Shutterfly Datacard Amazon What Remains to be Done? Supporting Strategies Develop a Framework for Action A stronger focus on broadband economy: As a key element to our economic development planning Providing proactive leadership and focus on public policy Providing public investments based upon acceptable risks Collaboration among all SCALE members and communities Using five key indicators to provide areas of focus in our effort to build prosperous communities in the broadband economy: Broadband Infrastructure Knowledge-based workforce Innovation Digital democracy Marketing and advocacy Using a foundation-building approach: each layer or indicator depends on strength of supporting layers and indicators Supporting Strategies Indicator #1 Broadband infrastructure Speed Matters –To be competitive globally, businesses must have ready access to high-speed connectivity. Focus on broadband deployment for citizens and medium, small and start-up businesses –not just government, education, and large businesses Collectively identify “broadband gaps”within our communities Develop a collaborative “SCALE” vision and policies to expand large broadband within our communities Supporting Strategies Indicator #1 Broadband infrastructure Leverage the fiber backbone –As part of our strategy to fill gaps: To create public / private partnerships where practical To improve the competitiveness of local business in the global market To attract technology-based employers To encourage the development of new businesses and services To enhance the availability of high quality health care services To increase the ability of smaller communities to attract or retain young people Supporting Strategies Indicator #2 Knowledge-based Workforce –Focus on human factors: Support “creative workers”by investing in technology training and network expansions focused on providing technical (and perhaps financial) literacy training programs Expand the opportunities for education beyond our boundaries and look to create greater availability and influence within our communities via the universities and community colleges within the region Consider developing programs designed to create a culture of use for broadband and information technology with an eye toward creating demand among citizens for applications emerging from both the public and private sectors. Supporting Strategies Indicator #3 Innovation –is not about technology –it’s about changing people’s lives Partner to create e-government applications and implement technology policies that make government more responsive and efficient –we must be lean and agile –and we must strive to keep property taxes low Develop strategies and work with business to increase broadband service options and/or high -speed network functionality at an affordable price to all businesses alike that can be leveraged to stimulate innovation and entrepreneurial development –lead don’t follow Supporting Strategies Indicator #3 Innovation –is not about technology –it’s about changing people’s lives Embrace the “Itasca Project / GreaterMSP”and work towards creation of effective economic development collaboration –across the metro region and among academia, business and government Seek programs and opportunities to provide innovators access to risk capital –consider expanding incubator opportunities Supporting Strategies Indicator #4 Digital Democracy –Work to ensure that the benefits of the new economy reach all rungs of the economic ladder Garner information –current business and community needs –capacity and/or gaps Establish Scott County as one of the world's top areas for broadband deployment by expanding access through additional public investment in broadband infrastructure – partnering with the private sector Supporting Strategies Indicator #4 Digital Democracy –Work to ensure that the benefits of the new economy reach all rungs of the economic ladder Develop community based access: e-schools –PCs with broadband connectivity in every classroom & world class computer labs e-communities –with free PC / Internet training at libraries, free Wi-Fi zones, and fee public Internet kiosks Supporting Strategies Indicator #5 Marketing and Advocacy –Globalization of markets, capital and business operations puts a premium on ability of communities to market themselves Develop marketing strategies, plans and concepts that set us apart: Land that is relatively in-expensive and development ready – to include affordable “big”broadband access “Connected”–knowledge workforce e-community initiatives Innovative, collaborative, response, efficient and sustainable government services –with moderate to low property taxes Demonstrate that we are a very “Connected Community”and create the Scott County “BRAND” Contents Proprietary and Confidential -Replication, duplication, publishing or distribution prohibited except by written authorization by Neo Network Development Inc. 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