The mNet Australia Project

Slide 1:The mNet Australia Project

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�Wireless access to the web will be the catalyst for a revolution of the Internet which is as profound as the impact of the original wired Internet circa 1994.� www.gartner.com Mobility is the future of the Internet It is now widely accepted that the Internet will grow through mobility. The two fastest growing areas of technology Mobile phones and the Internet are converging. The resulting growth over the next five years should rival the growth of the internet over the last five years. It is now widely accepted that the Internet will grow through mobility. The two fastest growing areas of technology Mobile phones and the Internet are converging. The resulting growth over the next five years should rival the growth of the internet over the last five years.

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program aimed at creating leading edge telecommunications networks for economic benefit. mNet Australia project - one of three proposals funded; mNet to work with GrangeNet and CeNTIE to: Promote advanced networks Collaborate on research Influence standards Establish model for Interconnect into regional areas Provide complementary services to industry Australian Government $40m Advanced Networks Program It is now widely accepted that the Internet will grow through mobility. The two fastest growing areas of technology Mobile phones and the Internet are converging. The resulting growth over the next five years should rival the growth of the internet over the last five years. It is now widely accepted that the Internet will grow through mobility. The two fastest growing areas of technology Mobile phones and the Internet are converging. The resulting growth over the next five years should rival the growth of the internet over the last five years.

Slide 4:Snapshot - the mNet project

$9.23 million in funding from the Australian Government to: Establish wireless communication networks Undertake advanced wireless research Support development of applications The network is part of a $30 million project to make Australian companies key players in the next wave of the Internet. Project is more than just the infrastructure: It will assist university research in collaboration with industry It will provide direct support to companies developing new applications and technology and will facilitate commercialisation of these new technologies. Project is more than just the infrastructure: It will assist university research in collaboration with industry It will provide direct support to companies developing new applications and technology and will facilitate commercialisation of these new technologies.

Slide 5:Snapshot - the mNet network

Core network 3G cellular mobile radio base stations along North Terrace in Adelaide Base stations linked by optical fibre Wireless LANs covering selected buildings and spaces Regional node Cellular network extended to Whyalla - to explore the delivery of health and education services to regional areas Project is more than just the infrastructure: It will assist university research in collaboration with industry It will provide direct support to companies developing new applications and technology and will facilitate commercialisation of these new technologies. Project is more than just the infrastructure: It will assist university research in collaboration with industry It will provide direct support to companies developing new applications and technology and will facilitate commercialisation of these new technologies.

Slide 6:mNet location of core network

North Terrace, Adelaide. A well defined microcosm of business, cultural and recreational activity. Retail Entertainment Cultural Government Finance Tourism Health Education Residential.

Slide 7:mNet Corporation Ltd

The mNet consortium has established an unlisted public company - mNet Corporation Ltd Board Membership Prof Mike Miller (Chair) University of SA Mr Gary Ballantyne Alcatel Australia Dr Chris Beare Consultant Mr Tony Bundrock Telstra Corporation Prof Reg Coutts Adelaide University Mr Peter Karidis Airnet Commercial DIT has funded and coordinated the SA-based bid by mNet Corporation to establish a wireless internet infrastructure along the North Terrace precinct. On May 29th, Senator Alston announced a $9.23m grant to support this initiative. We propose to support mNet through EDP with $800,000 in cash and additional in-kind support. This support over 3 years was anticipated in negotiations with the Commonwealth. Cash: $800,000 For use in establishing infrastructure in Whyalla, support for the development of applications by SA companies and establishing education-related initiatives. Business Case/ Marketing: $150,000 Primarily for investment attraction Consultancies: $150,000 General operating expenses: $42,000DIT has funded and coordinated the SA-based bid by mNet Corporation to establish a wireless internet infrastructure along the North Terrace precinct. On May 29th, Senator Alston announced a $9.23m grant to support this initiative. We propose to support mNet through EDP with $800,000 in cash and additional in-kind support. This support over 3 years was anticipated in negotiations with the Commonwealth. Cash: $800,000 For use in establishing infrastructure in Whyalla, support for the development of applications by SA companies and establishing education-related initiatives. Business Case/ Marketing: $150,000 Primarily for investment attraction Consultancies: $150,000 General operating expenses: $42,000

Slide 8:mNet Stakeholders

3 universities: University of South Australia Adelaide University Flinders University Australian Developers: Aspect Computing BetterHealth Global Chimo DSpace Imagination Entertainment Knowledge South Medical Communications Associates Also: SA Govt, Playford Centre & The City of Adelaide 3 Carriers: Telstra, Agile & Airnet Multinational ICT Companies: Alcatel, Cisco, Compaq, CSC & Motorola Foundation members on honour roll. Participating members also listed. Foundation members on honour roll. Participating members also listed.

Slide 9: mNet Research Programs

To develop core intellectual property: Examples: Wireless LAN deployment in wide area networks Connection handover 3G/wLAN Third generation network architectures Research to support 3G application development Voice over Internet protocol (VoIP) mNet Corporation will commission research into the practical issues that emerge in the deployment of advanced networks. It is now widely accepted that the Internet will grow through mobility. The two fastest growing areas of technology Mobile phones and the Internet are converging. The resulting growth over the next five years should rival the growth of the internet over the last five years. It is now widely accepted that the Internet will grow through mobility. The two fastest growing areas of technology Mobile phones and the Internet are converging. The resulting growth over the next five years should rival the growth of the internet over the last five years.

Slide 10: mNet Industry Programs

To support application development in 6 areas: Conventions & Tourism (eg WCIT 2002) Tele-health & other Health Informatics City E-business / mobile commerce Education New media & entertainment Intelligent Transport The mNet network will enable Australian commercial developers to profit from an investment in developing new mobile Internet applications and services It is now widely accepted that the Internet will grow through mobility. The two fastest growing areas of technology Mobile phones and the Internet are converging. The resulting growth over the next five years should rival the growth of the internet over the last five years. It is now widely accepted that the Internet will grow through mobility. The two fastest growing areas of technology Mobile phones and the Internet are converging. The resulting growth over the next five years should rival the growth of the internet over the last five years.

Slide 11: Conventions and Tourism

Wireless LAN (802.11b) supporting Compaq iPaqs for delegates Coverage extends to selected hotels Congress specific wireless services and applications Planned demonstration of 3G networks The mNet network will enable Australian commercial developers to profit from an investment in developing new mobile Internet applications and services First Deliverable:World Congress on Information Technology 2002 It is now widely accepted that the Internet will grow through mobility. The two fastest growing areas of technology Mobile phones and the Internet are converging. The resulting growth over the next five years should rival the growth of the internet over the last five years. It is now widely accepted that the Internet will grow through mobility. The two fastest growing areas of technology Mobile phones and the Internet are converging. The resulting growth over the next five years should rival the growth of the internet over the last five years.

Slide 12: Health Informatics Program

Support for the development of wireless health applications: Examples: Remote access to electronic health records Decision support systems with greater mobility Tele-medicine - anywhere to anywhere Rural and regional delivery of health services(SA Centre for Remote and Rural Health in Whyalla) The mNet network will enable Australian commercial developers to profit from an investment in developing new mobile Internet applications and services It is now widely accepted that the Internet will grow through mobility. The two fastest growing areas of technology Mobile phones and the Internet are converging. The resulting growth over the next five years should rival the growth of the internet over the last five years. It is now widely accepted that the Internet will grow through mobility. The two fastest growing areas of technology Mobile phones and the Internet are converging. The resulting growth over the next five years should rival the growth of the internet over the last five years.

Slide 13:A focus on Commercialisation

mNet will support the creation of new products and services. mNet will provide strategic services to help commercialise these developments. mNet Corporation - a flexible structure to facilitate joint ventures for commercialising technology and applications.

Slide 14:Opportunity for Developers

Australian companies will be able to join the mNet developer community For further information, register your interest at the mNet website: www.mNetCorporation.com Positioning Australia to profit from leadership in the application of next generation telecommunications technology It is now widely accepted that the Internet will grow through mobility. The two fastest growing areas of technology Mobile phones and the Internet are converging. The resulting growth over the next five years should rival the growth of the internet over the last five years. It is now widely accepted that the Internet will grow through mobility. The two fastest growing areas of technology Mobile phones and the Internet are converging. The resulting growth over the next five years should rival the growth of the internet over the last five years.

Slide 15: Conclusion

The mNet Corporation network will deliver: An advanced Mobile Internet research environment A sophisticated test bed - development of applications and services for the new economy Support for the commercialisation of Australian mobile Internet technologies and applications Positioning Australia to profit from leadership in the application of next generation telecommunications technology It is now widely accepted that the Internet will grow through mobility. The two fastest growing areas of technology Mobile phones and the Internet are converging. The resulting growth over the next five years should rival the growth of the internet over the last five years. It is now widely accepted that the Internet will grow through mobility. The two fastest growing areas of technology Mobile phones and the Internet are converging. The resulting growth over the next five years should rival the growth of the internet over the last five years.

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