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St. Joe Valley Metronet, Inc. Executive Briefing 2004

St. Joe Valley Metronet, Inc. Executive Briefing 2004. Our Telecommunications Study Revealed Current Market: The local broadband environment was restricted with respect to access and services, and was often non-competitive with respect to pricing. Competition:

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St. Joe Valley Metronet, Inc. Executive Briefing 2004

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  1. St. Joe Valley Metronet, Inc. Executive Briefing2004

  2. Our Telecommunications Study Revealed • Current Market: • The local broadband environment was restricted with respect to access and services, and was often non-competitive with respect to pricing. • Competition: • St. Joseph County was not a competitive location option to any existing • or new business expansion, when the new or expanded activities of that business rely significantly upon the effective movement of large quantities of information via electronic means. • Typical Businesses for which we could not compete: • Engineering & Design Centers National/Regional Data Centers • Disaster Recovery Operations Medical Records Centers • Banking & Insurance Processing Telcom Support Centers • Life Science Research & Design Centers

  3. Issues Investigated • Availability of national and regional carriers • Local communication infrastructure • Local communication service providers • Various community models • Potential benefits

  4. Broadband Primer - Transportation Media • Digital Signals • Copper Wire - Glass Fiber - Wireless • Dark vs. Lit • Size and speed of signal is important

  5. Bandwidth Comparisons . OC-48 (2.45Gbps) 256K/1.5M DSL T1 1.5Mbps 56K Dialup 10Mbps LAN OC-192 10Gig-E DS-3 45Mbps 1Gbps (Gig-E) 100 Mbps

  6. Broadband Primer - Transportation Systems Local Exchange Carriers Last Mile Connection

  7. Local Exchange Carrier Structures Central Office #4 Central Office #1 Central Office #5 Central Office #2 Central Office #3

  8. Broadband Primer - Transportation Systems • Local Exchange Carriers • Last Mile Connection • Long Haul Carriers • Direct Connection • Vs • Connection through Local Exchange Carrier

  9. Broadband Primer - Typical Status • Nearly all US communities will fit into one of these categories • Large Communities • Have many major broadband users • Have many Long Haul Carriers, and many have carrier-grade (conduit & fiber) facilities in place • Have multiple direct connection options to Long Haul Carriers • Midsized Communities • Have only a few major broadband users • Have few or no Long Haul Carriers w/ carrier-grade (conduit & fiber) facilities in place • The only connection opportunity to other carriers is through the Local Exchange Carrier • Small Communities • No existing major users exist • No Long Haul Carriers present • Local Exchange Carrier may have no broadband • facilities, either.

  10. North American Fiberoptic Long-Haul Routes

  11. Midwest Fiberoptic Long-Haul Routes MCI Worldwide McLeodUSA 360Networks Sprint Frontier TouchAmerica ElectronicLightwave AEP Williams Qwest AllTel Pathnet KMI Corporation October 2000

  12. Current Market Conditions Local Access Loop Access Points Network Service Providers Broadband Users If left to develop under current market conditions, the local broadband access market will most likely continue to be primarily under a single source provider’s service, cost and regulatory environment.

  13. Our Objectives • Expand broadband telecommunication systems and infrastructure so as to: • Increase the number of connection alternatives available to major users. • Create a cost/pricing environment that is the most affordable environment in the United States. • Establish a carrier-neutral broadband infrastructure that might: • Be accessed by all major users. • Be extended into all development areas which anticipate investment by major users. • Tactics: • Establish a community-wide plans and systems. • Utilize our existing municipal and private sector infrastructure where ever possible.

  14. Major Local Communication Structures Carrier Hotel Central Office #4 Cable Company NOC Competitive Central Office Multiple Network Service Provider POPs Central Office #1 Central Office #5 Carrier Hotel Data Center Central Office #2 Central Office #3 Pertinent Physical Telecommunication Structures

  15. SBC MCI/WorldComm US Signal Wiltel Broadwing Indiana Fiber Networks Indiana Fiber Works Cavalier Telephone Kentucky Data Link LightCore Qwest Yipes SJV MetroNet VIA GAP Network AT&T Cable & Wireless Cogent Level 3 Looking Glass Time Warner ChoiceOne NorLight McLeod 360 Networks Others CARRIERS AVAILABLE via GLOBAL ACCESS POINT Integrated Technology Solutions

  16. GAP Midwest Network Map

  17. 94,000 sq ft. Carrier Grade Space 15,000 sq. ft. Data Center Space (GAP Building) Dual Commercial Power Feeds Multiple Redundant Air Conditioners Smoke/Heat/Water Detection Located on Primary Fiber Path w/multiple Carriers present Heavy Floor Load Capacity Roof/Tower Space for Antennas Machine & Office/Tech Support Space DEC Services Features of Union Station Integrated Technology Solutions

  18. GramTel Data Center – South Bend

  19. [ GramTel Corporate Overview ] • Company of Jordan Industries Inc. (JII) • Diversified Private Holding Company in Chicago • JII has ~ 40 companies in portfolio • Mission: To partner with entrepreneurs to develop and grow businesses • GramTel founded in 2000, opened in 2001 • Over 300 business customers • Mission: To prevent and respond to disasters or emergency events that cause your critical computer systems and information to become unavailable • www.gramtel.net

  20. [ GramTel Corporate Philosophy] GramTel was founded on a unique philosophy: Develop world-class data centers and technical staff in secondary low-risk markets, located within a reasonable driving distance from large metropolitan cities and more importantly, your primary systems. Businesses in major cities use our data centers as a back-up to their primary data center, while businesses within 50 miles of the data center use them as a primary co-location site.

  21. [ GramTel Consulting Services ] • Business Continuity Planning • Recovery Strategy • Business Impact Analysis (BIA) • Risk Assessment (RA) • IT Business Continuity Plan Development (IT-BCP) • Risk Management and Monitoring • Disaster Recovery Plan Development and Documentation • Disaster Recovery Plan Maintenance and Testing • Disaster Recovery Plan Training • BCP/DRP Review and Assessment • Security • Security Policy Development • Security Standards and Procedures • Network Consulting • Network Design • Network Configuration • Network Vulnerability Studies

  22. [ GramTel Data Center Features ] [1.] • Emergency Generator (750 KW) • A+B UPS systems (85 KVA) • Redundant HVACs (30 ton) • Air Sampling – Fenwal Analaser • Gas Fire Suppression (FM-200) • Redundant Internet Connections • SONET with diverse route to local CO • Metronet Fiber with diverse path • Raised floor • CCTV cameras • Biometrics • Fenced area • Roof Top Access

  23. [ Typical Clients ]

  24. Major Local Communication Structures Carrier Hotel Central Office #4 Cable Company NOC Competitive Central Office Multiple Network Service Provider POPs Central Office #1 Central Office #5 Carrier Hotel Data Center Central Office #2 Central Office #3 Pertinent Physical Telecommunication Structures

  25. P.O.P - Carrier Hotel Proposed SJVM Solution Local Access Loop Access Points Network Service Providers Broadband Users

  26. Steps Taken • Planning • Identified framework for private/public partnership • Identified area’s current major users • Compiled cost estimates for the system • Validation (via InfoComm Systems, Inc.) • Principal: Jim Goldman - Purdue Technology Center • Primary Tasks • Review all previous work by local committee • Created a comprehensive strategy • Identified appropriate governance structures

  27. Creating a Local Metronet • Incorporated • St. Joe Valley Metronet, Inc. • March 10, 2004 • An Indiana Non-Profit Domestic Corporation • Bylaws Filed • Corporate Activity • Provide physical infrastructure enabling cost effective high-speed data communications, serving: • Government • Education • Healthcare • Cultural Institutions • Economic & Workforce Entities • Dark Fiber only • Service Provider Neutral

  28. Creating a Local Metronetcontinued • Physical Network • Reciprocal License of Municipal Facilities • Contributed Capital (Primarily for fiber optic cable) • Contributed private infrastructure (Conduit, fiber exchanges…) • Operations • Network Installation will be phased • Initial Loops – South Bend

  29. Arch Wireless (1) AT&T (1) Broadwing (1) Cellco (Verizion) (2) Centennial Mich. (1) Century Tel (1) Dominion (1) EGIX Network (1) GramTel (1) KMC Telcom111 (2) Level 3 (1) MCI (1) Nextel Com. (1) Omnipoint Com. (2) Qwest (2) SBC (5) SPRINT (1) US Signal (1) Union Station (1) US Cellular (1) United Tel (3) USX (Choice One)(1) Weblink Wireless (1) Williams (1) Outer Loop A: 144ct CBD Loop A: 288ct

  30. Creating a Local Metronetcontinued • Physical Network • Reciprocal License of Municipal Facilities • Contributed Capital (Primarily for fiber optic cable) • Contributed private infrastructure (Conduit, fiber exchanges…) • Operations • Network Installation will be phased • Initial Loops – South Bend • Secondary Loops – Linking to Mishawaka

  31. Creating a Local Metronetcontinued • Physical Network • Reciprocal License of Municipal Facilities • Contributed Capital (Primarily for fiber optic cable) • Contributed private infrastructure (Conduit, fiber exchanges…) • Operations • Network Installation will be phased • Initial Loops – South Bend • Secondary Loops – Linking to Mishawaka • Additional Loops – Expanding to Adjacent Counties

  32. In Summary: • What motivates us? • Jobs - Investment - Seamless Delivery of Government Services • What motivates those whose investments we seek? • Multiple Vendors • Competitive Prices • Redundant Connections • What types of investments are we pursuing? • Collaborative R&D - Tech Transfer - Advanced Manufacturing Demands - Life Sciences Growth - Information Technology Programs & Businesses

  33. Mission Statement The objective of St. Joe Valley Metronet, Inc. is to encourage The ongoing development of In order to enhance By providing • educational, • cultural, • research • healthcare institutions • government related agencies and • other organizations • high-speed data communication capabilities • at the most cost-effective prices available. • community development • economic development • public health and safety

  34. Project Overview • The Metronet is a Dark Fiber Network – SJVM pushes no signal • South Bend network construction cost ~$1.6M • Initial Plan Covers 5 Initial Loops, ~39 miles (see schematic) • Initial construction was funded through private donor underwriting • Construction began Spring 2005 • Construction to be complete of South Bend loops 10/30/06

  35. Target Service Providers Tier 1 – Those who “make” service Tier 2 – Those who connect to those who “make” service Tier 3 – Those who connect, bundle and resell services of others under a private label Tier 1 Tier 2 Tier 3 • Comcast • SBC/AT&T • MCI/Verizon • Sprint • Qwest #1 & #2 • Norlight • IN Fiber Works • US Signal • Level 3 • Hayes • Wilte/Williams • Dominion • Shearer • Global Access Point • Gramtel • Cyberlink • MapleNet • Data Cruz • KC Online • Quantum • IN Fiber Network

  36. 7 Qualifying Capital Donors Robert Bosch Corporation Madison Center Memorial Hospital Saint Joseph Regional Medical Center South Bend Medical Foundation Teacher’s Credit Union University of Notre Dame

  37. Project Time Line • Task Force Deployed to Assess Economic Opportunity of Metronet • Articles of Incorporation Filed • Application Filed for Section (c)(3) Status (Pending) • MOU’s signed by Seven (7) Qualifying Capital Donors • Business Plan Complete • 1st Board Meeting – Organization of Metronet • Approval of Business Plan • Reciprocal Agreement Ratified • Construction Bids Received • Approval of Financial Plan/Pricing Strategies • Initiate Construction • Execution of Maintenance, Engineering & Operations Contracts • CBD and Outer Loop Complete • Initiated Operations for Founding Partners 2001 Mar 2004 Aug 2004 Dec 2004 Mar 7, 2005 Mar 7, 2005 Mar 7, 2005 Mar 14, 2005 Mar 28, 2005 Apr 4, 2005 Apr 14, 2005 Apr 30, 2005 Oct 1, 2005 Nov 1, 2005

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