TEIN Phase 2 Information Day, Brussels Ministry of Energy, Communications & Multimedia

1. Ministry of Energy, Communications & Multimedia Update of TEIN activitiesMalaysia Research & Education Network (MYREN)& TEIN South-East Asia (SEA) Cluster Network TEIN Phase 2 Information Day, Brussels Ministry of Energy, Communications & Multimedia 14 January 2004

2. Agenda • Introduction • MYREN • Proposed Extension of TEIN to South-East Asia (SEA) Cluster • Conclusion & Next Steps

3. Malaysia

4. Malaysia – Gateway to Asia-Pacific

5. Ministry of Energy, Communications & Multimedia • National Policy Objectives: • Creating a global hub • Building a civil society • Nurturing local content and culture • Long-term benefits to local users • Nurturing user confidence • Promoting access & equity • Creating a robust application environment • Facilitating efficient allocation of resources • Developing industries capability • Promoting safe and secure networking

6. Multimedia Development Corporation (MDC) • A private company wholly owned by the Malaysian Government. • Created to facilitate the development of the MSC, expedite entry of investors; spawning and nurturing of Malaysian ICT technopreneurs. • Empowered to grant MSC-Status to companies. • Reports to the MSC Implementation Council – chaired by YAB Prime Minister and consists of members of Cabinet and agencies.

7. Introduction • Governments of developing nations recognize the importance of R&D in overall national economic development. • “In this regard, aggressive efforts will be taken to develop the prerequisites of a K-economy -adequate supply of skilled manpower, a strong S&T and R&D base and the necessary infostructure.” – National Economic Planning Unit, Malaysia, April 02 Source: UNDP Human Development Report 2003

8. Introduction Malaysia has in place several initiatives to boost R&D output: • Grants • Intensification of Research in Priority Areas (IRPA) • Industry R&D Grant Scheme (IGS) • MSC R&D Grant Scheme (MGS) • Demonstrator Applications Grant Scheme (DAGS) • Building R&D Capacity • Scheme for Employment of Malaysian Scientists Working Overseas and Foreign Scientists • Human Resource Development Programme In Science And Technology • Awareness • Exhibitions on Inventions and Research findings (MINDEX/INNOTEX) • S&T Congress • Science Camps, Awards • Infrastructure • Network of National Laboratories & Network of Research Institutions • Malaysia Research & Education Network (MYREN)

9. Agenda • Introduction • MYREN • Proposed Extension of TEIN to South-East Asia (SEA) Cluster • Conclusion & Next Steps

10. Background of MYREN • First Research & Education Network established in Malaysia in 1997, TEMAN – Test-bed Environment for Malaysian Multimedia Applications and Networking • A network based on ATM, connecting 6 universities, ISP & telco research labs in Peninsular Malaysia • Research areas focused on ATM networking research & testing, multimedia applications development and others • Now second evolution of R&E network for Malaysia spearheaded by Ministry of Energy, Communications & Multimedia, named Malaysia Research & Education Network (MYREN) • Connectivity to all universities, research organizations – initial bandwidth from 2 to 155Mbps • Malaysian scientists & researchers are already collaborating with counterparts in Europe, North Asia, US

11. MYREN Members

12. MYREN Collaborative Research Projects

13. MYREN Collaborative Research Projects

14. Agenda • Introduction • MYREN • Proposed Extension of TEIN to South-East Asia (SEA) Cluster • Conclusion & Next Steps

15. Background • ASEM 4 (19 Sept 2002) • Malaysia offered to host South-east Asia (SEA) hub • e-ASEAN (14 Jan 2003) • Malaysia introduced SEA hub proposal to ASEAN partners • EC Ambassador to Malaysia (7th May 2003) • Indicated funding is available for SEA hub • TELSOM (16th Sept 2003) • SEA hub presented by Korea during ASEAN+3 TELSOM Meeting

16. Trans-Eurasia Information Network (TEIN) Sweden Lithuania Germany UK Poland France Austria Romania Italy Spain GEANT 10Mbps North-East Asia Cluster USA 1Gbps KOREA JAPAN CHINA 45Mbps 16-45Mbps South-East Asia Cluster MALAYSIA

17. SEA-REN • Propose connections from Malaysia to member countries with capacity of minimum 2Mbps, subject to demand and requirement • Connections are to member countries established Research & Education Network (MYREN, SingAREN, PREGINET, UniNet, Thaisarn) through peering arrangements with Malaysia to be the Traffic Exchange • Connections are bilateral with one half circuit provided, maintained and managed by Malaysia and the other half circuit by respective countries • Network Operations Center in Cyberjaya, Malaysia for network management & troubleshooting

18. SEA-REN (Final Phase)

19. Implementation Timeline for SEA-REN

20. SEA-REN Network Operations Center Location: • MSC Flagship Center, Cyberjaya Malaysia Network: • Data Center for network elements & telecom equipment • Control Center, tracking network health and statistics Administration & Helpdesk: • 24 X 7 Operations managed by a dedicated technical staff • Reporting, Fault management, Network troubleshooting Demo & Presentation Area: • To showcase results of collaborative research projects

21. Terms of Reference for SEA-REN NOC • NOC is to have 99.9% service availability. • Transport & IP layer at a 99.5% service availability (3.6 hours max downtime per month) • 24x7 Helpdesk • Bandwidth change (without port upgrade): 14 working days • Bandwidth change (with port upgrade): 30 working days • Maximum 2 hours for fault restoration with 2 tier escalation process • Facilitation of change request & fault reporting via 2 helpdesk numbers and on-line form (made available on website)

22. Acceptable Use Policy Acceptable Uses • Research activities, as approved by SEA REN Governing body, which require, or significantly benefit from the use of high-speed networking. • Collaborative development of applications or content, e.g. multimedia, courseware, imaging, etc. • Testing or trials of applications expected to lead to future commercial implementation, significant scientific advances, and improvements in quality and performance or cost reductions. • Video conferencing and other forms of communications linked to approve research and development projects. Unacceptable Uses • Use of the network for any unauthorized purposes or to achieve unauthorized access to systems, software or data. • Use for commercial or for-profit related activities, not related to any specific research project. • Any use for private or personal business. Interpretation, Disputes, and Adjudication • Users seeking interpretation and exceptions of this Acceptable Use Policy should refer their queries to the SEA REN Governing body, who will seek the counsel of the Technical Committee as appropriate before publishing a response. 

23. Agenda • Introduction • MYREN • Proposed Extension of TEIN to South-East Asia (SEA) Cluster • Conclusion & Next Steps

24. Conclusion • Developing nations in South-east Asia Cluster recognize need to invest in R&D • However, R&D efforts now scattered throughout the region, more competing than collaborating • Also, funding for research remains inadequate and cannot match Research Expenditure/GDP levels of developed nations • Recognized that National RENs can help consolidate parallel research efforts, save precious resources, shorten research duration. • Establishment of SEA-REN and tie-in with TEIN will open new areas of research in Asian centric fields e.g. traditional medicines, Medical research, tropical ecology & natural resource management, etc.

25. Proposed Next Steps • Expedite plans for TEIN 2 expansion (South-east Asia Cluster) – governance, network design, pilot research projects, funding • Set target for commissioning of SEA-REN by 3Q2004 • Malaysia propose to host SEA-REN Seminar in KL (May 2004) with objectives: • Consensus between National RENs on technical, operational, governance policies • Discussion of pilot projects for cross border research

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