BROADBAND PROJECTS
Red Oak Technologies Inc has been providing technology and strategy consulting services to municipalities, provinces and public sector organizations in Canada partnering in their mission to enable and enhance broadband connectivity across the nation. The team has been providing such services since 2014. Some of the key areas we have assisted the public sector in this mission are:
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Evaluation of existing broadband landscape including consultation with ISPs resulting in a detailed mapping of existing connectivity (supply) in the region of interest.
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Developing standards for broadband connectivity based on stakeholder engagement and market research.
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Based on broadband connectivity definitions, develop a detailed model and view of the demand in the region of interest. Using market research, develop a model for future (5 or 10 years) broadband demand.
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Propose broadband enablement and enhancement strategy based on the gaps resulting from supply and demand of connectivity in the region. This would be a comprehensive strategy that includes network design, cost of ownership and operating network assets, financial modeling, and evaluation of various ownership models.
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As part of the proposal, identify strategic, financial, operational and technological risks with each of the proposed approaches.
SAMPLE PROJECTS
BROADBAND INTERNET STRATEGY FOR THE PROVINCE OF NOVA SCOTIA
Note: The studies were conducted under the Brightstar banner. The Brightstar team that undertook this work is now part of Red Oak.
CELLULAR SERVICE GAP ANALYSIS FOR EASTERN ONTARIO REGIONAL NETWORK (EORN)
Wireless Network Device Services
BROADBAND SERVICES BUSINESS CASE ANALYSIS FOR EASTERN ONTARIO REGIONAL NETWORK (EORN)
CELLULAR SERVICE GAP STUDY FOR THE PROVINCE OF NOVA SCOTIA'S EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT OFFICE
The purpose of this study was to develop a detailed view of cellular service gaps in the province for the purposes of emergency services.
RADIO COMMUNICATION SYSTEM ANALYSIS AND RECOMMENDATIONS FOR THE TOWN OF LASALLE
The purpose of the study was to evaluate the existing systems and provide different upgrade paths to broadband services including the addition of NG911.
REVIEW OF WIRELESS BROADBAND COMMUNICATIONS INFRASTRUCTURE AND RECOMMENDATIONS FOR THE TOWN OF GEORGINA
In this project, the existing communication system was evaluated. The new demand area and service gaps were identified. The new design was then proposed including new sites, upgrade of backhaul links, change in the site design and settings. A business case was developed providing detailed financial view to operate and own the network.