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Network Planning Task Force FY ‘08

This planning session will discuss the highlights of our current status, the future direction of the Network Planning Task Force, and brainstorming for the agenda in the upcoming Fall. Topics include Next Generation PennNet, building redundancy and gig to desktops, security solutions, public safety enhancements, unified communications, next generation email, wireless deployment, CALEA compliance, and customer service improvements.

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Network Planning Task Force FY ‘08

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  1. Network Planning Task Force FY ‘08 Planning Session I

  2. Today’s Agenda • Highlights of where we are • NPTF & the future • Brainstorming for the Fall agenda

  3. Highlights • Next Generation PennNet • Final planned Dental NAP completed • Working on building redundancy and gig to desktops • Security • Scan and Block – working on alternatives with the possibility of piloting in the Fall. • Public Safety – All garage E-phones upgraded to self-reporting phones, with work continuing on outdoor emergency phones. Emergency notification system coming soon. • Unified Communications • The VoIP pilot is over, general availability release date is today, with over 1100 sets in production and several new features available. • Piloting Voicemail with integrated message access (phone or email) and targeting Fall ‘07 for user cutover. • Piloting secure Instant Messaging service with PennKey authentication. • Next Generation Email • Both Exchange and Pobox are now available with PDA integration and upenn.edu addressing.

  4. Highlights (continued) • Wireless • Deploying both 802.1x and web intercept enabled APs, as well as enhanced AP management, monitoring and troubleshooting tools. • Contract with Earthlink (city wireless) for discounted rates for Penn faculty, staff and students. Evaluating other possibilities with them. • CALEA • Worked with OGC and decided not to file, saving over $300k • Switched ISP vendors, doubling bandwidth at no additional costs • Customer Service • Remedy in place for data, voice and video trouble tickets • Service order integration project underway, with first generation demos available in August and launch in the Spring semester

  5. NPTF & the Future • With the new funding model and eventually 80% of the cost being borne by headcount, we have a opportunity to focus on multi-year, strategic, infrastructure roadmaps and services. • What do you think NPTF should be? • If NPTF could be totally re-invented, what would it be? • Should we continue to have an NPTF?

  6. Brainstorming for the Fall agenda • What should we focus on? • What are your priorities?

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