Bernhard Fabianek, M. Bosco

1. European Commission DG Information Society Bernhard Fabianek, M. Bosco

2. EUMEDIS 1. Objectives 2. Partners and Funding 3. Pilot Projects 4. IP InterconnectionInitiative European Commission - DG Information Society

3. Background • Barcelona Euro-Mediterranean Conference in November 1995 • Launch of EUMEDISin February 1999 European Commission - DG Information Society

4. Accelerate the economic growth in the Euro-Mediterranean region Improve quality of life Stimulate Euro-Mediterranean co-operation Facilitate the mutual understanding in a multi-cultural and multi-lingual environment EUMEDIS Objectives European Commission - DG Information Society

5. Promote innovative public services Increase internet connectivity among Euro-Mediterranean partners Create end-user-oriented electronic platforms EUMEDIS Objectives (cont.) European Commission - DG Information Society

6. Algeria Cyprus Egypt Israel Jordan Lebanon Malta Morocco Syria The Palestinian Authority Tunisia Turkey Mediterranean Partners European Commission - DG Information Society

7. EUMEDIS initiative Total funding 45 Million € Pilot Project funding: 35 Million €Interconnection: 7 Million €Miscellaneous and Focal Points: 3 Million € EU Funding European Commission - DG Information Society

8. EUMEDIS Pilot Projects cover5 Application Sectors: EUMEDIS Pilot Projects • Education • Healthcare • Multimedia Access to Cultural Heritage and Tourism • Industry and Innovation • Electronic Commerce European Commission - DG Information Society

9. 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.) European Commission - DG Information Society

10. EUMEDIS IP Interconnection Initiative Objectives • 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 European Commission - DG Information Society

11. € The role of the European Commission • 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 European Commission - DG Information Society

12. The role of the Partners • 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. European Commission - DG Information Society

13. The role of the Partners (cont.) • 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. European Commission - DG Information Society

14. 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 European Commission - DG Information Society

15. Services to be provided • 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 European Commission - DG Information Society

16. The role of the Telecommunications Operatorsand Service Providers • To provide the required infrastructure and services • Because 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 European Commission - DG Information Society

17. € € Funding • 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 NRNCs • the planning • procurement • cost 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 European Commission - DG Information Society

18. Common EC Policy Interests • 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 European Commission - DG Information Society

19. Common EC Policy Interests (cont.) • 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 European Commission - DG Information Society

20. High Level Requirements • 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) European Commission - DG Information Society

21. High Level Requirements (cont.) • 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 European Commission - DG Information Society

22. 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 European Commission - DG Information Society

23. EUMEDIS Interconnection Timetable 15-16 March Advisory Group 1st meeting 19-20 April Advisory Group 2nd meeting 18-19 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 European Commission - DG Information Society

24. Interconnect Research Networks Virtual Silk Highway Russia GEANT Transatlantic Grid Testbed JAPAN Turkey EUMEDIS CHINA TEIN @lis Central Africa Australia South Africa