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Next Generation Nenvork Plan pale 11 6 event of emer()-encies, distribution of information can be shared electronically with other 27 agencies in ,the region or at the State or Federal level., 'm Public Works: AdvaDced SCADA systems provide a single facilay to monitior multiple sites. Video monitoring of utility sites is a critical Public Works niced. These SCADA L systems need connectivity between sites to operate,, It is more than just a security erthapcement; it also pern-�its recording of data for archival and historical purploses. Public Works field staff-members need access to city, county and state databases from the field. Real time updates and facilitation of information from GIS systems is only possible, with increased connectivity and bandwidth. Information rieurarding routine construction projects or emergency repair work can be shared between agencies. Road closure information due to a water main break or other municipal emergency can be, shared with other jurisdictions and distributed to the pubilic to potentially reduce traffic congestion in the area. Pilot Projects: Using an expanded NGN to pilot pro gTams can rnininu'ze the need to Z) purchase expensive equipment and incur costly conistruictilon charges to test the viability � new 4 A� N�O 4.) A %,4-L A� �L . For example, �� "� __ounty Librarvz expressied the need of a new service or program For example, Ramse-w to operate a private Voice over Internet Protocol (Vof.P system). Providing expanded access to the NGN ern is a low-cost pilot proorrarn to determine if library Vo,IP needs can indeed be effectively and efficiently met in a collaboration with other NSCC entities. Using an expanded NGN to pilot programs can n�dnirriize the need to purchase, expensive equipment and incur costly construction charges to test the viability of a new service or pro 47� orram. This Report was prepared by Columbia Telecommunications Corporation (CTQ in late 2006 at the request of the NSCC. Pursuant to the direction of the NSCC, CTC evaluated a range of approaches to arrive at a strategic plan for regional networking, among the members of the NSCC. The purpose of the strategic plan is to plan and design a network to meat the existinor aud emerging technical requirements of the Conm-nissilon's members, and other government and public agencies, and to provide a blueprint for futurianetwork development and construction. To adequately conduct this analysis,, CT C's staff of engineers and analysts undertook the following tasks: • Extensive in-field data gathering in the Conmiission, 1'nicluidin,g * Site visits to NSCC member conu-nuniciationis, facilities * Field review to survey and inventory existing NSCICI communications assets, including the existinar l- et • Meetings with the N�CC staff to determine the history and organization of the I I existing I- et and its networking applications C_� t:1 all text and diagra=, (D CTC 210107