ICT Infrastructure Design and Rollout for
Upcoming Residential + Building
Developments in Kenya
Nairobi JUNE 2011
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Current Status of ICT Infrastructure Design + Rollout in Commercial +
Residential Developments
ICT INFRASTRUCTURE STRATEGY:
• Most New Developments have No focused ICT
Deployment Strategy to provide High Speed Broadband +
ICT Services – On 1 Platform (Data + TV + Voice + CCTV)
ICT INFRASTRUCTURE DESIGN
• Little comprehensive Pre Construction ICT Infrastructure
Design during Concept and Development from the initial
design stage to completion.
• Traditionally, Architectural, Structural, Mechanical
Electrical Works + Designs are considered Final:
• ICT Comprehensive Design is not fully thought about.
and
Current status of ICT Infrastructure Design + Rollout in Commercial +
Residential Developments
Value Addition of Pre Construction ICT Infrastructure Design
Enhance Development Value:
Greatly enhances a Developments value at minimal Cost.
• No Post Construction Building Works:
• Economical and prevents post completion Construction, Excavation
and hacking - Hence no repeated digging or Tower erections after
project completion.
• One Integrated Platform for Data + Voice + TV + CCTV
• Prevents unfocused multiplicity of ICT Providers after Development
completion
focus on Design + provision of Relevant ICT Infrastructure right from
Design stage to Project completion
Questions to ask during Design of Developments with regard to ICT
Infrastructure
1.) HAS DESIGN OF THE PROJECT IN ADVANCE TAKEN
ACCOUNT OF THE EXISTING + SURROUNDING ICT
INFRSTRUCTURE ?
• Fiber links ? Tall Building Mobile Operator coverage ?
2.) HAS DESIGN OF THE PROJECT TAKEN ACCOUNT THE
REQUIRED IN BUILDING ICT INFRSTRUCTURE ?
• Trunking - in advance - for current and future ICT Infrastructure ?
• Connectivity to external ICT Service providers ?
• Sufficient Power and Power backup Services
• Provision for future ICT usage ? Eg. Server Rooms, Battery Racks
High performance Aircon Units
•
What Services can be Offered on 1 Platform for Residential +
Commercial Developments ?
• DATA
• TV
• Intercom Voice Services
• CCTV – Security Services
• Smart Metering
• ALL above Services need to be converged on 1 Platform Delivery + Billing Platform
What Services can be Offered on 1 Platform for Residential +
Commercial Developments ?
• DATA : Access Kenya Fiber based Data provision
• TV - MultiChoice DVB over IP Solution: IP-TV Fiber Based DSTV Streaming
• Intercom Voice Services: VOIP - IP Based Fiber Inter community Network
• CCTV – Security Services: IP Based Cameras running on Fiber Networks
• ALL above Services will be converged = Data + TV + Voice + CCTV Services to
clients living in Residential and Commercial Developments via FTTx Network.
• Providing the benefits of One integrated monthly bill and One customer care point
of contact for ALL Services
How will Access Kenya Data be provided over Fiber ?
DATA – Access Kenya Fiber based Data provision
• High Speed Internet Access will be terminated by Access Kenya in the development
equipment room, and distributed to the Residential users using the GPON Network
How will TKM provide DSTV over Fiber ?
• MultiChoice DVB over IP Solution: IP-TV Fiber Based DSTV Streaming
•
IP-TV revolutionizes TV
experience with interactive
capabilities.
 High quality Digital TV delivered to the user, using the IP based Fiber network infrastructure instead of traditional Satellite broadcast format.
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Access to all Free-to-Air and DSTV signals. Individual user responsible for subscription for DStv with their own decoder.
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Video on Demand (SmartVoD)
How will AKL + TKM PROVIDE Voice over Fiber ?
Intercom Voice Services: VOP- IP Based Fiber Inter community Network
•
• The Voice services delivers Analogue +
IP Telephone services allowing residents
to make and receive calls.
• Free Internal Call Service
• Voice over IP two-way communications
device that easily connects into the fiber
network with a single cable connection.
How will TKM + AKL Provide CCTV over Fiber ?
CCTV – IP SYSTEM
Integrated Intercom and Visual Verification System. Enables the user and the development’s security
to communicate with each other
Access to the visual feeds received from the CCTV cameras at the gatehouse.
Live feeds can be viewed on your television set.
Value Addition
Heightened Safety & Security
The Integrated Intercom + Visual Verification System helps facilitate verification of visitors requesting
access to premises.
Avoiding System Duplication
There is no need for the user to install a separate Intercom System in his or her home
Ease of Use
Both of these systems are easy to use, as the services operate via a standard telephone and
television set.
How is AKL DATA + DSTV + Voice + CCTV Integrated on ONE Platform ?
COMMERCIAL BUILDINGS
How is AKL DATA + DSTV + Voice + CCTV Integrated on ONE Platform ?
RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENTS
CORE EQUIPMENT FOR AN INTEGRATED PLATFORM
DSTV Head End Equipment
For DSTV DV over IP
Service Integration in
the Fiber Network.
IP – TV Set Top Box (IP Decoder)
No individual Satellite
Dishes
OLT System (GPON Deployment)
The OLT system provides
the solution for GPON
deployment, based on
high capacity GPON
cards, high speed system
architecture and
advanced IP/Ethernet
functionality
Fiber Network
For Distribution of Data
+ TV + CCTV +
Services
CASE STUDY : EXAMPLE OF PRE CONSTRUCTION ICT
INFRASTRUCTURE DESIGN
www.jacarandagardens.co.ke
• Built on 20 acres of scenic land that combines function and aesthetics
• It incorporates over 40% of expansive manicured lawns, mature gardens, dedicated
recreation spaces and pedestrian routes.
 Luxury Residential Estate consisting of 800+ residential apartments (3 phases) in a
serene environment, towards Thika.
SERVICDES TO BE OFFERED ON ONE PLATFORM AT THIS NEW
DEVELOPMENT
 TKM is to provide Modern security and communication technology throughout,
via a Single Platform FTTx Network comprising :
 CCTV + Automated Access
Security Cameras at Access Points and Residence
Entrance + Gate and main door access
 Fiber Optic Cable Access
To all Homes
 DSTV
Fiber based DP over IP DSTV Service.
 Integrated monthly bill
 One customer care point of contact for all services.
Summarised Benefits of Pre Construction ICT Design
Advantages to Developer
Enhanced Project Value: With a
comprehensive ICT + Fiber ready development
Enhanced Connectivity to Residents:
Enhanced access to Multiple Data + Content
Services for residents with minimal connection
costs.
No ICT Infra Construction after finish: For
the life of the Project. Unsightly Fiber digging
and erection of Towers after Project completion
eliminated,.
Value Added Services as Standard
Offerings: Value added Services - CCTV +
Security + Voice Intercom will be connected
via the Pipe. Offered as a Standard Service to
new occupants.
Future IP Based Services can easily be added
on if proper ICT Infrastructure executed.
Advantages to Content Provider
Lower Cost – High Return Model: The ability
of One Residence to uptake up to more than
one potential Services .
One Integrated Last Mile Network: Properly
executed, the Network will ensure no more
constructions after Project finish.
Maintenance: The service will have extra
Capacity , offering Residents quality service
and easier planed maintenance.
Complement Existing Services: By
providing ready ICT Fiber Infrastructure , will
open up further levels of cooperation while
enhancing Project Value for the Developer.
THE FUTURE: SMART CITY - CONCEPT
The Smart City
Where:
Urban Performance + People + Physical
Infrastructure + ICT
Are Pre-Designed to functionally work seamlessly
and intelligently.
Voice, Data, Security, Power, Metering, Traffic
etc are all merged to work on one Smart IP
Based Platform.
Since its foundation, TKM Maestro has served a broad range of
local and international customers primarily in Telecom industry
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ICT Infrastructure Design and Rollout for
Upcoming Residential + Building
Developments in Kenya
Nairobi JUNE 2011
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