Connecticut Department of Department of Administrative Services and the Broadband Technology Opportunity Program (BTOP) 8/20/2012 1
Presentation Overview What is BTOP? Making BTOP work for our state What is The Nutmeg Network program? CEN (Connecticut Education Network) DESPP (Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection) DAS (Department of Administrative Services) The Nutmeg Network Goals and Accomplishments Program Oversight Network Governance Accomplishments to Date Future Milestones Contacts 9/24/2013 2
What is BTOP? The Connecticut Department of Administrative Services (DAS), in partnership with the Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection (DESPP), and the Connecticut Education Network (CEN) applied for and were awarded a federal grant on September 3, 2010 to significantly upgrade and expand Connecticut s existing broadband communication infrastructure in order to improve public safety and education services across the state. The grant is part of the federal Broadband Technology Opportunity Program (BTOP) under The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) provided by the Department of Commerce s National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) and the U.S. Department of Agriculture s Rural Utilities Service. BTOP provides $7.2 billion to expand access to broadband services in the United States. Of those funds, the Act provided $4.7 billion to NTIA to support the deployment of broadband infrastructure, enhance and expand public computer centers, encourage sustainable adoption of broadband service, and develop and maintain a nationwide public map of broadband service capability and availability. 9/24/2013 3
Making BTOP work for our State The State of Connecticut had identified short and long term goals and objectives related to the expansion of high speed internet access to enhance strategic agency objectives and to create a stronger, more flexible, stable and secure infrastructure. The goals and objectives of 3 agencies in close alignment with the goals and objectives of BTOP became part of the grant submission: Public Safety Data Network which supports the DESPP s E911 System, P25 Radio System and the Collect Law Enforcement database Connecticut Education Network DAS- Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity planning Point of Presence (POP2) The different and unique objectives of these strategic projects were submitted under the BTOP grant, and are now managed under a State program called The Nutmeg Network. Considered a win-win for the State and Municipalities 9/24/2013 4
What are the benefits? Public Safety Data Network Expands our Public Safety Data Network Creates a highly dependable (redundant) network that supports vital public safety and first responder applications for NG911, Collect and the P25 Radio System. Connecticut Education Network POP2 Increased capacity to individual sites (up to 1GB to sites on 10GB rings) and overall backbone capacity (10 and 20GB today, 400 GB capacity+) Ability to deliver new services (e.g. L2 VPN) Creates a stronger and more secure environment for primary and key data and state wide network operability during a disaster. Overall Benefit Places fiber optic cable in numerous areas of the state, including many that are currently underserved, making it logistically and strategically less burdensome for municipalities to procure their own fiber connections through out the state. 8/20/2012 5
What is The Nutmeg Network Program? The Nutmeg Network program is primarily funded by the BTOP grant and consists of projects at 3 agencies/organizations: DESPP (formerly Department of Public Safety) Connecticut Education Network DAS (formerly Department of Information Technology) The project will lay fiber miles creating the backbone for new networks and provide hardware to logistically connect identified sites for CEN and DESPP to new, secure, stable high speed optical networks (speeds up to 10 Gbps) 9/24/2013 6
What is The Nutmeg Network Program? It will connect approximately 968 Community Anchor Institutions (CAI) and tower sites including approximately 510 public safety entities, 26 tower sites, 231 K-12 schools, 146 libraries, 44 Higher Education and 6 Public Television stations (CPTV) to the network which includes connections to many areas of the state that are currently underserved It will prepare the state for its transition to the Next Generation 911 functionality, and will improve connectivity to the FBI s national Crime Information Center (NCIC) Create enhanced internet access for educational institutions and public libraries Enhance the State s technical Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity Planning by creating a secondary network hub, or point-of-presence (POP), in the State of Connecticut 9/24/2013 7
Funding the Nutmeg Network BTOP awarded federal grant dollars to recipients for initial capital expenditures (equipment and implementation), but required a 20% match on the federal funds Total initial Project budget is $117.3 million Federal Grant under BTOP awarded to the State was $93.8 million State match requirement was satisfied through funding of $23.4 million from the DESPP E911 Surcharge Ongoing operational expenses (network support staff, equipment maintenance, system monitoring, etc.) and future capital expenditures will be funded through other State programs and participant fees. 9/24/2013 8
The Nutmeg Network/BTOP Program Overview Grant awarded on September 3, 2010 Network construction must be 67% complete by September 2012 Network must be 100% complete by September 2013 Network Governance for access, controls and utilization must be developed and implemented before September 2013 Ensure proportional expenditure of the 20% matching dollars On-going sustainability Buy American Act compliant 9/24/2013 9
The Nutmeg Network-CEN Project Overview Objective: to create enhanced connectivity (up to 1Gpbs) to approximately: 231 K-12 Schools 146 Libraries 6 CPTV Sites 44 Community Colleges, Universities and other Higher Education facilities Upgrade/refresh of current Network Upgrade existing antiquated network equipment, including 8 year old Network core to support Broadband growth Increased capacity to meet existing demands Scalability to meet the needs of future requirements 9/24/2013 10
The Nutmeg Network CEN Sites 8/20/2012 11
The Nutmeg Network- Public Safety (DESPP) Project Overview Objective: To create a secure, robust and redundant network to support the exclusive needs of Public Safety/First Responders Separated into 2 Phases Phase 1: 112 PSAPS and related buildings Phase 2 (approximate total number of sites): 274 Fire Departments (including Tribal Fire Departments) 77 Police Departments 41 DESPP Facilities 26 Tower Locations 6 Tribal and College Police Departments 9/24/2013 12
The Nutmeg Network- Public Safety (DESPP) Project Overview Network is not Open Access Use of Network Strictly Controlled All traffic is separated to keep critical applications protected Core Services Next Generation 911 Criminal Justice Systems Interoperable Communications Access to Emergency Response Information and State Emergency Systems 9/24/2013 13
The Nutmeg Network Public Safety Sites 8/20/2012 14
The Nutmeg Network- DAS POP2 Project Overview Objective: Enhance the State s existing Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity strategies by establishing a secondary network hub, or point-of-presence (POP), in the State of Connecticut to terminate all backup and secondary level circuits and implement an Alternate WAN POP to remove single points of failure in the State s network The POP 2 recommendation was made after a Network Disaster Recovery assessment was completed These recommendations resulted in the development of a technical design for POP2 which aligned strategically with the BTOP grant requirements 9/24/2013 15
Meeting the goals and objectives of the The Nutmeg Network Create a multi-discipline leadership team managed by DAS with resources from within DAS, DESPP and CEN Leverage contracted vendors and partner with them to complete aggressive deadlines: E-Plus (Cisco Network Equipment) FiberTech (Fiber miles installation, lease and maintenance) Current Staff Augmentation list for consultants if needed Stakeholder with impacted facilities Identify a point of contact to assist in planning and deployment at each site 9/24/2013 16
Creating Network Governance A Governance Model must be created to address appropriate and compliant utilization of the network(s) The Governance Model and processes are being developed concurrent with the Deployment Phase of the project Tasks to be accomplished include: Creation of the structure of a Governing Body Determination of representation on Governing Body Roles and Responsibilities within Governing Body 9/24/2013 17
Creating Network Governance Governing Bodies: The Commission for Educational Technology is the Governing Board for non- Public Safety portions of the network The E911 Commission, in consultation with the DESPP Coordinating Advisory Board, is the Governing Board for Public Safety portions of the network Each Governing Body will be responsible for development of specific guidelines and processes in all critical areas such as: Application Assessment Open Access Cost Recovery Model and Process Legal Agreements/MOU Security Currently the focus of the project has been on the Build and Construction of the core network components and fiber which has been fully utilizing most project resources 9/24/2013 18
Governance and Coordination Education and Non-Public Safety Related The Commission for Educational Technology (CET) is the governing body for use of the Educational and Non-Public Safety related portions of the Nutmeg network. Public Safety Related The E911 Commission, in consultation with the DESPP Coordinating Advisory Board, is the governing body for use of the Public Safety related portions of the Nutmeg Network. Members include stakeholders from various groups representing all interested parties Initial meeting regarding BTOP scheduled for September 10, 2012 Members include stakeholders from various groups representing all interested parties Initial meeting regarding BTOP scheduled for September 6, 2012 The Nutmeg Network Technical Review Subcommittee 9/24/2013 19
Network Use Request Anticipated Process Flow End user submits Network Use Request (NUR) documentation to the Nutmeg Network Technical Review committee outlining intended use and technical/operational requirements Committee reviews request, making determination of: Which portion of the network would be appropriate for the intended use Analyze technical specifications and network requirements Determine additional requirements necessary (if any) Determine if any one-time or monthly recurring costs are necessary Committee obtains additional information from end user if needed to complete analysis Committee submits NUR documentation along with analysis and written recommendations to appropriate governing board for further action and approval 9/24/2013 20
Network Use Request Anticipated Process Flow Governing Board to decide: Approval to proceed Establish MOU and/or other agreements as necessary Once approval is received, Technical Design Sessions begin Implement request and Test Customer Acceptance Transition to Production 9/24/2013 21
Ongoing Site Activities There will be at least 2 assessments at each site and several installation visits required to plan and deploy the fiber, hardware and connections, and perform tests prior to go live of the network location. Site surveys needed to determine best locations for fiber entry into the building Site surveys needed to determine best location of hardware in the building Assess power supply and security requirements Remediate site issues as needed Install and test Fiber Install and test Equipment Connect site to network 9/24/2013 22
Project Accomplishments to Date September 2010 July 2012 Grant awarded 9/3/10 and accepted 9/24/10 Completed registrations on various federal reporting systems Baseline work plan and 6 month budget projections supplied to NTIA Completed required quarterly federal financial and program progress reports Program management team identified and established Vendors positioned and engaged Completed requirements for fiber locations and refining Community Access Point locations Conducted a federally mandated Environmental Impact Assessment including engagement of an Environmental Assessment Consultant and State and Tribal organizations (DEP, Archeology, Historic Preservation, Fish and Wildlife, Tribal Historic Preservation) to develop appropriate safety measures to ensure the preservation of important state and Tribal resources past and present, during the installation and deployment of the new fiber optic infrastructure. 9/24/2013 23
Project Accomplishments to Date September 2010 July 2012 Completed Discovery and Design for POP 2 - Determined and coordinated physical location for POP 2 Implement Discovery phase of Governance Model Completed Site Surveys at 98% of the required locations Began network construction Fibertech completed new fiber installation at 415 locations Off-Net Fiber miles deployed 834 (of 1,053 planned) On-Net Fiber miles connected 6961 (of 7,827 planned) Equipment installed at 646 locations (including 308 upgraded locations) Conducted connectivity testing Phase 1 of the PSDN is complete transitioning to limited production mode Equipment for next wave ordered 9/24/2013 24
Activities Planned this Period: August 2012 - December 2012 Continuation of fiber construction Route Mapping-Fibertech will strand map and do external site evaluations along the fiber routes Installation of Off-Net fiber and activation of On-Net fiber miles Implement Construction Site planning to quarterly identified locations Continued installation of equipment at planned locations Continue connectivity testing at installed sites Continue to establish base connectivity at planned locations Implement Requirements phase of Governance Model 9/24/2013 25
The Nutmeg Network Information For general information about ARRA and BTOP information you can access the NTIA BTOP Grant information at http://www2.ntia.doc.gov/ The Nutmeg Network website is currently being developed to address BTOP within the State of Connecticut and to provide follow up information to live meetings. Current information on this project can be found at http://www.ct.gov/doit/cwp/view.asp?a=3790&q=446266 For additional questions or more specific details, please contact Gerald Werner, BTOP Program Manager at gerald.werner@ct.gov or 860-622-2015 9/24/2013 26
Thank you Mark Raymond, CIO, DAS Mark.Raymond@ct.gov 860-622-2416 Bill Youell, DESPP/OSET William.Youell@ct.gov 860-685-8080 John Vittner, OPM John.Vittner@ct.gov 860-418-6432 9/24/2013 27