# Presentation: 091684

## The mNet Australia Project

*“**Wireless access to the web *
*will be the catalyst for a revolution *
*of the Internet which is as profound *
*as the impact of the original *
*wired Internet circa 1994.” *
*  *
*	**	**	*www.gartner.com

- Mobility is the future of the Internet

**Notes:**

It is now widely accepted that the Internet will grow through mobility.

The two fastest growing areas of technology
 Mobile phones and
 the Internet
are converging.  The resulting growth over the next five years should rival the growth of the internet over the last five years.

- program aimed at creating leading edge telecommunications networks for economic benefit.
- mNet Australia project - one of three proposals funded;
- mNet to work with GrangeNet and CeNTIE to:
- Promote advanced networks
- Collaborate on research
- Influence standards
- Establish model for Interconnect into regional areas
- Provide complementary services to industry

- Australian Government $40m Advanced Networks Program

**Notes:**

It is now widely accepted that the Internet will grow through mobility.

The two fastest growing areas of technology
 Mobile phones and
 the Internet
are converging.  The resulting growth over the next five years should rival the growth of the internet over the last five years.

## Snapshot - the mNet project

- $9.23 million in funding from the Australian Government to:
- Establish wireless communication networks
- Undertake advanced wireless research
- Support development of applications

- The network is part of a $30 million project to make Australian companies key players in the next wave of the Internet.

**Notes:**

Project is more than just the infrastructure:

It will assist university research in collaboration with industry

It will provide direct support to companies developing new applications and technology 

and will facilitate commercialisation of these new technologies.

## Snapshot - the mNet network

- _Core network_
- 3G cellular mobile radio base stations along North Terrace in Adelaide
- Base stations linked by optical fibre
- Wireless LANs covering selected buildings and spaces
- _Regional node_
- Cellular network extended to Whyalla - to explore the delivery of health and education services to regional areas

**Notes:**

Project is more than just the infrastructure:

It will assist university research in collaboration with industry

It will provide direct support to companies developing new applications and technology 

and will facilitate commercialisation of these new technologies.

## mNet location of core network

- _North Terrace, Adelaide_.
- A well defined microcosm of business, cultural and recreational activity.

- Retail		Entertainment	Cultural
- Government	Finance	Tourism
- Health	Education		Residential.

## mNet Corporation Ltd

- The mNet consortium has established an unlisted public company - *mNet Corporation* *Ltd*

- _Board Membership_
- Prof Mike Miller  (Chair)	University of SA
- Mr Gary Ballantyne	Alcatel Australia
- Dr Chris Beare	Consultant
- Mr Tony Bundrock	Telstra Corporation
- Prof Reg Coutts	Adelaide University
- Mr Peter Karidis	Airnet Commercial

**Notes:**
DIT has funded and coordinated the SA-based bid by mNet Corporation to establish a wireless internet infrastructure along the North Terrace precinct.
On May 29th, Senator Alston announced a $9.23m grant to support this initiative.  
We propose to support mNet through EDP with $800,000 in cash and additional in-kind support.  This support over 3 years was anticipated in negotiations with the Commonwealth. 
Cash:			$800,000
For use in establishing infrastructure in Whyalla, support for the development of applications by SA companies and establishing education-related initiatives. 
Business Case/ Marketing:	$150,000
Primarily for investment attraction
Consultancies:		$150,000
General operating expenses:	$42,000

## mNet Stakeholders

- _3 universities:_
- University of South Australia
- Adelaide University
- Flinders University

- _Australian Developers:_
- Aspect Computing
- BetterHealth Global
- Chimo
- DSpace
- Imagination Entertainment
- Knowledge South
- Medical Communications Associates

- _Also_: SA Govt, Playford Centre & The City of Adelaide

- _3 Carriers:_
- Telstra, Agile & Airnet

- _Multinational ICT Companies:_
- Alcatel, Cisco, Compaq, CSC & Motorola

**Notes:**

Foundation members on honour roll.

Participating members also listed.

##  mNet Research Programs

-  mNet Research Programs

- To develop core intellectual property:
- _Examples_:
- Wireless LAN deployment in wide area networks
- Connection handover 3G/wLAN
- Third generation network architectures
- Research to support 3G application development
- Voice over Internet protocol (VoIP)

- mNet Corporation will commission research into the practical issues that emerge in the deployment of advanced networks.

**Notes:**

It is now widely accepted that the Internet will grow through mobility.

The two fastest growing areas of technology
 Mobile phones and
 the Internet
are converging.  The resulting growth over the next five years should rival the growth of the internet over the last five years.

##  mNet Industry Programs

-  mNet Industry Programs

- To support application development in 6 areas:
- Conventions & Tourism (eg WCIT 2002)
- Tele-health & other Health Informatics
- City E-business / mobile commerce
- Education
- New media & entertainment
- Intelligent Transport

- The mNet network will enable Australian commercial developers to profit from an investment in developing new mobile Internet* *applications and services

**Notes:**

It is now widely accepted that the Internet will grow through mobility.

The two fastest growing areas of technology
 Mobile phones and
 the Internet
are converging.  The resulting growth over the next five years should rival the growth of the internet over the last five years.

##  Conventions and Tourism

-  Conventions and Tourism

- Wireless LAN (802.11b) supporting Compaq iPaqs for delegates
- Coverage extends to selected hotels
- Congress specific wireless services and applications
- Planned demonstration of 3G networks

- The mNet network will enable Australian commercial developers to profit from an investment in developing new mobile Internet* *applications and services

- _First Deliverable_:World Congress on Information Technology 2002

**Notes:**

It is now widely accepted that the Internet will grow through mobility.

The two fastest growing areas of technology
 Mobile phones and
 the Internet
are converging.  The resulting growth over the next five years should rival the growth of the internet over the last five years.

##  Health Informatics Program

-  Health Informatics Program

- Support for the development of wireless health applications:
- _Examples_:
- Remote access to electronic health records
- Decision support systems with greater mobility
- Tele-medicine - anywhere to anywhere
- Rural and regional delivery of health services(SA Centre for Remote and Rural Health in Whyalla)

- The mNet network will enable Australian commercial developers to profit from an investment in developing new mobile Internet* *applications and services

**Notes:**

It is now widely accepted that the Internet will grow through mobility.

The two fastest growing areas of technology
 Mobile phones and
 the Internet
are converging.  The resulting growth over the next five years should rival the growth of the internet over the last five years.

## A focus on Commercialisation

- mNet will support the creation of new products and services.
- mNet will provide strategic services to help commercialise these developments.
- mNet Corporation - a flexible structure to facilitate joint ventures for commercialising technology and applications.

## Opportunity for Developers

- Australian companies will be able to join the mNet developer community
- For further information, register your interest at the mNet website:
- www.mNetCorporation.com

- Positioning Australia to profit from leadership in the application of next generation telecommunications technology

**Notes:**

It is now widely accepted that the Internet will grow through mobility.

The two fastest growing areas of technology
 Mobile phones and
 the Internet
are converging.  The resulting growth over the next five years should rival the growth of the internet over the last five years.

##  Conclusion

-  Conclusion

- The *mNet Corporation* network will deliver:
- An advanced Mobile Internet research environment
- A sophisticated test bed - development of applications and services for the new economy
- Support for the commercialisation of Australian mobile Internet technologies and applications

- Positioning Australia to profit from leadership in the application of next generation telecommunications technology

**Notes:**

It is now widely accepted that the Internet will grow through mobility.

The two fastest growing areas of technology
 Mobile phones and
 the Internet
are converging.  The resulting growth over the next five years should rival the growth of the internet over the last five years.

## The mNet Australia Project