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Support for Networx Operational Support System (OSS) Verification Testing
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decision/analysis supports the Federal Technology Service (FTS) of the General Services Administration (GSA) with:
- Providing Operational Support System(s) (OSS) Verification Test Plans that meets the requirements of the Networx contract and
- Verifying that awardee OSS accurately and comprehensively pass a stipulated OSS Verification Test within 60 calendar days after GSA approves their OSS Verification Test Plan.
OSS testing revealed 267 defects, many of which would have caused ordering or billing problems once vendors began delivering Networx services.
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USTDA Technical Assistance for the Seafarers' Identification Document System
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The project included the following:
- Analyze requirements of for the implementation of a Seafarer's Identification Documents system in Indonesia that will comply with the
identity proofing and security requirements of ILO Convention No. 185.
- Visit selected ports to review the existing Seafarer Identification process.
- Meet with all major system stakeholders including Seafarers, the Seafarer's Union, Ship Owners, Manning Agents, Government officials in
various ministries, National Police, Harbormasters.
- Review existing systems and infrastructure that could be utilized in the new system's design.
- Document system alternatives and associated implications. Facilitate decision making process to select system design alternatives.
- Conduct two major workshops to present findings and recommended solutions.
- Perform cost analysis and prepared budget estimates.
- Develop comprehensive financial model for system acquisition and management.
- Develop complete tender package
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NOAA Center for Weather and Climate Prediction (NCWCP) - Broadband Network Infrastructure Planning Project
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Designed an Enterprise-Wide DWDM-based Wide Area Network (WAN) to connect major NOAA office locations with their two supercomputer locations. The initial capacity of this network is 10 gigabit
Ethernet in a protected ring with full diversity and no single point of failure. It is expandable to 160 gigabit Ethernet using the same fiber. The NOAA supercomputers collect
weather-related data from thousands of sensors worldwide. Every 30 minutes, data is transmitted to NOAA scientists and forecasters for use in developing forecasts covering various hazards (e.g.,
temperature, precipitation, wind, fire, lightning, etc.)
Designed an MPLS-based Wide Area Network connecting major NOAA forecasting offices with NOAA field locations and other government Departments and Agencies to distribute NOAA's forecasts produced from
the supercomputer data. This includes the Tropical Prediction Center (also known as the National Hurricane Center), the Storm Prediction Center the Aircraft Weather Center and the U.S.
Department of Agriculture.
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Telecommunications Policy Analysis
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For the Telecom Ministry of a Middle Eastern country, we drafted a telecom liberalization strategy that was based on a comprehensive review of economic, technical
and regulatory issues. We developed a detailed plan for introducing competition in the mobile market, updating the regulatory regime in preparation for market liberalization, and creating a framework
for attracting direct foreign investments.
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Disaster Recovery/Network Security for a regulatory authority in the Middle East
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We developed a disaster recovery and emergency preparedness plan for the nation's Information and Communications Technology (ICT) sector. We conducted a
detailed audit of fixed, mobile and internet service providers, to identify network infrastructure deficiencies and operational vulnerabilities, and to propose measures to improve network security.
We developed a national network security policy and audited service providers for compliance.
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Wireless Liberalization Study
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decision/analysis partners conducted a key study of wireless market liberalization for the Ministry of Information and
Communications Technology (MoICT) of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan. The study was funded by a technical assistance grant from the U.S Trade & Development Agency.
decision/analysis partners, in collaboration with DETECON Inc. of Reston, Virginia and Al Jidara Investments of Amman, Jordan provided policy guidance on
liberalizing the wireless market in Jordan following the expiration of the current GSM duopoly system on December 31, 2003. The decision/analysis partners team was composed of industry experts in
mobile telephony with experience in Europe, the Middle East, and the United States and expertise in advanced wireless technologies; including GSM, 3G, GPRS, EDGE, WCDMA, CDMA2000 and Wireless LAN.
The study involved the analysis of current service, the role of available technologies in the Jordanian market, Jordan's regulatory framework, and environmental
concerns. It also involved consultations with Jordanian stakeholders, including those in mobile and fixed line provision, education, the IT industry, and e-Government sectors. This study supports the
development of the Kingdom of Jordan as a regional center for information technology and telecommunications. More information on the Jordan ministry of Information and Communications Technologies can
be found at http://www.mopc.gov.jo/
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