Cybera - ARDN - Cloud Computing
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The document highlights the significance of cloud computing and virtualization in fostering innovation within rural communities, emphasizing that while urban areas are well served, rural regions face a stark lack of internet access. A poll indicates that many view internet access as a fundamental right, and experts stress the need for governments to treat internet infrastructure as essential as roads or water. The document discusses specific initiatives in Alberta, such as the development of a private fiber network in Olds to enhance connectivity for residents and businesses.
Cybera - ARDN - Cloud Computing
- 1. Cloud Computing and Virtualization as Enablers for Innovation in Rural Communities Robin Winsor Cybera
- 4. Demand For Network Services Academic Growing but well served
- 5. Next Generation Needs Exascale computing
- 6. Demand For Network Services Academic Growing but well served Public Urban Growing but well served Rural Grossly under-served
- 7. Almost four in five people around the world believe that access to the internet is a fundamental right, a poll for the BBC World Service suggests.
- 8. “… study ranks Canada 19th worldwide in overall Internet access.” Harvard University Berkman Center Feb 2010 “ If we do not act with haste, the innovations that could employ our future work force could well pass us by” Globe and Mail editorial Feb 2010 “ Governments must regard the internet as basic infrastructure - just like roads, waste and water” - Dr Hamadoun Toure, Secretary-general of the International Telecommunication Union
- 10. Next Generation Needs DIYBio
- 13. $ / User # of users 4,000,000
- 14. Cloud Services Google-like apps: Mail Office tools Amazon-like services: Virtualization Open Source accessibility Local Enablers
- 15. Alberta – Population Distribution
- 19. Cost to Connect ($/month) Rural Urban Speed (Mbps) Satellite Wireless Cable 1.0 70 1.5 100 49 3.0 65 5.0 89 10 47 26 70 50 100
- 20. Lab $ / User # of users 4,000,000 Community Olds, Alberta 7,200 residents 3,200 Homes & Businesses College
- 21. “ The Olds Institute for Community and Regional Development Technology Committee has a vision to make Olds the small and medium enterprise capital of Alberta built on superior cyberinfrastructure. The OICRD is currently building a private fiber network that will connect every home and business in the community.” - Norman McInnis, Chief Administrative Officer for Olds
- 22. Homes Homes Homes Homes Businesses Businesses Businesses Distribution Point SuperNet SuperNet Commercial Cloud SuperNet Cybera Pilot Cloud Content Co. Satellite Farm
- 23. Cloud Computing and Virtualization as Enablers for Innovation in Rural Communities Robin Winsor Cybera