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Next Generation Network Plan Page 11 event of ea.�ex�,ex�cies, distribution of information can be shared electronically with other agencies in the region or at the State or Federal level. � Public Works: Advanced SCADA systems provide a single facility to monitor multiple sites. Video monitoring of utility sites is a critical Public Works need. These SCADA systems need connectivity between sites to operate. It is more Yhan just a security enhancement; it also �e��its recording of data for archival and historical purposes. 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 regarding 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 public to potentially reduce traffic congestion in the area. Pilot Proj ects: Using an expanded NGN to pilot programs can minimize the need to purchase expensive equipment and incur costly cons uction charges to test the viability of a new service or prob ar.:. For example, �.aznse}r County Library expressed the need to operate a private Voice over Internet Protocol (VaIP system). Providing expanded access to the NGN gex-�nits a low-cost pilot program to determine if library VQ��' needs can indeed be effectively and efficiently met in a collaboration with other NSCC entities. Using an expanded NGN to pilot programs can minimize the need to purchase expensive equipment and incur costly construction charges to test the viability of a new service or program. 1.4 Report Methodology This Report was prepared lry Columbia Telecommunications Cozpora�on (CTC) in late 2006 at the request of the NSCC. Pursuant to the directio�� of the NSCC, CTC evaluated a range of approaches to arrive at a strategic plan for regional netwarking among the members of the NSCC. The purpose of the strategic plan is to plan and design a network to meet the existing and emerging technical requirements of the Commission's members, and other government and public agencies, and to provide a blueprint for future network development and construction. To adequately conduct this analysis, CTC's staff of engineers and analysts undertook the following tasks: � Extensive in-field data-gathering in �� Commission, including o Site visits to NSCC member communications facilities o Field review to survey and inventor� existing NSCC communications assets, including the e�sting I-Net * Meetings with the N��S' CC staff to determine the history and organization of the e�sting I-Net and •�t� r��:;r�::r�� applications all text and diagrams O CTC 2007