Phase-1: Central, North & South Asia Region

Deliverables

Multiple Regional

Internet Exchange Points

Tier 3 & Tier 4 Data Centers

NOVA-7 core purpose is to establish Scalable Autonomous Enterprise Level Secure Physical Infrastructure through which Internet Service Providers (ISPs) and  Content Delivery Networks (CDNs) can exchange secured Internet traffic between their Autonomous Systems.

NOVA-7 will provide the solid foundation for a host of current and emerging technologies uses from streaming ultra-high-definition videos, to mission-critical business applications requiring high bandwidth and low latency, to staying connected and productive while traversing large, congested networks.

NOVA-7 Overview

Global Digital Networks (GDN) and AMCO Engineering (AMC0), both independently owned ISO Certified companies, have jointly undertaken a three phased project, to develop Broadband Ecosystem Design for a region of minimum 350 million people. Pakistan, the major market, has minimum 160 million mobile phone subscribers (58 million Broadband subscribers).

Project Scope

NOVA-7 deliverable includes Infrastructure System Design; Digital Media Centers; Equipment Procurement; System Integration; Enhancements; Training and Customer Support Centers.

Project Status

As of March 2018, GDN has completed System Design and currently evaluating multi-vendor core equipment. Licensee is working on securing project finances and based on GDN recommendations, MUGHALS are in process of acquiring majority shares in the company which has License, issued by the National Regulatory Authority, under which multiple Mobile Broadband Services  will be offered.

Project Objective

Provide Cyber-Resilient; QUANTUM Compatible; User-friendly; Globally Interoperable; Affordable; Digital Platform to new Generation of Leaders to Manage Exponentially Growing Technologies.

Rationale

Digital transformation is creating new challenges and opportunities, globally, for humanity. However, to ensure survival and sustainable inclusive growth Academia, Governments, Individuals and Businesses need a Secure; Digital; User-friendly and Affordable Digital Broadband Network, ON THE MOVE.

Digital Transformation after the Pandemic

Source: MIT Webinar May 17, 2021 (58.12 minutes)

Integrated Water System

Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Internet of Things (IOT)

Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), Platform as a Service (PaaS), 

Software as a Service (SaaS) |  Above Image Source: Gartner

Economic Value

Monitoring with Visibility

Across Cloud Portfolio

Secured Integrated Networks

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Our Track Record

Allied Research and Indigenous Technologies Private Limited - ARITEL (Pakistan) and Communications Network International Corporation - CNI (USA), two of GDN sister companies, which are also part of MUGHALS,  successfully commissioned strategic SATCOM Catalyst Projects in the region including commissioning of (March 1996) Pakistan's pioneering National Internet  Backbone Project (COMSATS) on turnkey basis and securing the first ever National Teleport License (March 2007) from Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA). 

Both projects were secured through competitive open bidding process. COMSATS,  is the first ever National level Project, of its kind, in SE Asia and Middle East North Africa (MENA) region. Sprint Corporation USA was technology partner of AIRTEL-CNI for COMSATS project. 

COMSATS is an International; Intergovernmental Science Organization, aiming at socio-economic uplift of the developing world through useful applications of science and technology and PEMRA, the Regulatory Authority of Pakistan.   

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 Pioneering National Level Internet Infrastructure Project 

Images below: 1996 January, Reston, Virginia USA

Sprint, ARITEL and CNI Contract Signing Ceremony (Sprint HQ)

Images below: 1996 November; Sprint, ARITEL and CNI

Successful Commissioning of Asia's One of the First-Ever Internet (National) Backbone

Image below: 1996 June

Asia's one of the First Internet (National) 

Infrastructure Operating Agreement

Image below:1998, Jeddah Saudi Arabia, 

Global Digital Networks (GDN) Board of Directors

Image below: 2008 June

Global Digital Networks (GDN) ISO 9001:2000 Certificate

Image below: Dallas Texas USA

Aviation Industry Digitization Conference Delegates

Front second row 2nd from left, Mr. Mohammad Afzal Mirza ARITEL CEO 

Image below: 2010 February, PTA EIS License Update

Image below: The only Private Sector Award of Teleport License Issued by

Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority PEMRA

First Ever, Private Sector, Pakistan Teleport Earth Station Highest Successful Bidder 

SoundView Broadcasting (SVB) Pakistan is the Highest Successful Bidder of PEMRA Teleport EARTH Station License, a 100% Private Sector Project.  Technical Proposal, approved by PEMRA (2006) was developed by GDN.  

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Image below: 2007, Islamabad Pakistan

Signing of Minimum Two Seven Operational Years Term Agreement

Global Digital Networks (GDN) &  Pakistan Television Corp. (PTV)

Left, CEO GDN-SVB; Right, MD PTV

Image below: Legal document of GDN-SVB and PTV Agreement

Image below: 2013, Dallas Texas USA, "Team Energy"

Image below: Houston Texas USA, "Team Energy"

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Underlying Technology

WiFi 6 WiMAX + Mobile Broadband

(Multiple Spectrum / Frequencies)

WiMAX is a standards-based technology enabling the delivery of last mile wireless broadband access as an alternative to wired broadband like Cable and DSL. WiMAX provides fixed, nomadic, portable and mobile wireless broadband connectivity without the need for direct line-of-sight with a base station. In a typical cell radius deployment of 3 to 10 kilometers. 

WiMAX Forum Certified™ systems deliver capacity of up to 40 Mbps per channel, for fixed and portable access applications. Mobile network deployments are expected to provide up to 15 Mbps of capacity within a typical cell radius deployment of up to three kilometers. WiMAX technology is incorporated in notebook computers, smart phones and PDAs, allowing for urban areas and cities to become “metro zones” for portable outdoor broadband wireless access.

WiMAX is also the new standard in mobile broadband.

·       WiMAX doesn't require line-of-site, meaning less interference and secured.

·       Can be used in WiMAX-enabled vehicles, outdoors, laptop, or in buildings.

·       Easy to set up. No configuration or drivers needed.

·       Licensed frequencies to ensure interference-free connections.

·       Signal is encrypted for privacy and security.

Due to Structured CAPEX & OPEX, scalability, high-performance, affordability, availability, mobility and ease-to-manage WiMAX networks are suitable for large, medium or small deployments in emerging markets. Sectorized WiMAX networks enable operators to reach previously unreachable areas of coverage and provide QoS with substantially higher bandwidth/capacity at affordable prices.

WiMAX Background: WiMAX is a new world standard for low-cost, high performance wireless broadband networks. Global industry players have joined the WiMAX Forum and are manufacturing equipment in conformance with the new standard.

One of the main goals of WiMAX is to make high-quality, long range data and voice communications affordable. Today a smartphone and laptop can function wireless in a small coffee shop with WiFi access. With the mobile version of WiMAX (802.16e), that same laptop would function outdoors even though it is receiving a signal from a base station a mile away.

Technology Improvements 

WiFi-6 + WiMAX Advantages Over 

Existing Traditional Wireless Systems

CAPEX / OPEX: Capital Expenses (CAPEX) / Operating Expenses (OPEX) are far less than traditional terrestrial networks. The advent of WiMAX-enabled laptops and PDAs in combination with mesh networking technologies and smart antenna systems make it possible to provide “no truck roll” service, thus reducing operational expenditures and improving the total Return on Investment (ROI).

CPE Cost: Intel has developed Montevina platform, which offers multi-mode Wi-Fi/WiMAX adapters including a single Wi-Fi (802.xx), if needed. Intel also announced the release of its Rosedale chip, the Intel® PRO/Wireless 5116. Interoperability testing for 3.5 GHz products also completed. As a result cost of the Customer Premise Equipment (CPE) at the home or business will drop significantly over time.

Distance: Increases in both point-to-point range and point-to-multipoint range are significant and translate to more customer connections using less radio gear. A cell radius of 1/8 -1/4 miles with WiFi mesh gear increase to 3-5 miles with WiMAX gear depending on the choice of frequency, topography and other factors.

Interoperability: WiMAX ushers in a new era in how outdoor broadband networks are planned and operated. Since components will be interoperable between vendors, the risks associated with deploying proprietary systems decrease significantly.

Non-Line-of-Sight (NLOS): Existing proprietary outdoor wireless radio systems require a line-of-sight (LOS) link between the access point and consumer modem. The WiMAX standard features a 256 carrier OFDM technology which significantly enhances the NLOS capabilities of the radio, due to better signal penetration. This allows the operator to support more customers per cell site.

Quality of Service (QoS): WiMAX systems have standardized QoS functionality and features built-in which enable carriers to offer business-class services.

Throughput: Per industry sources, standard is expected to deliver upwards of 40 Mbps–50 mbps net throughput per radio. If a cell site utilizes four access points, it could deliver up to 160 Mbps – 200 Mbps to customers.

Applications: End-user can use more applications due to distance, quality and throughput improvements. Services can be delivered via a fixed connection to the customer premise or via a portable modem device. True wireless fiber-optic-type services and true low-cost T1/E1 quality replacement services can be delivered via WiMAX enabled networks as well as cellular backhaul and WiFi backhaul.

Frequency Bands: In Asian, European, Far Eastern countries and Russia 3.5 GHz frequency band is used for WiMAX. Whereas, in United States of America 2.5 GHz (licensed) and 5.8GHz (unlicensed) frequency band are used.

Profitability: WiMAX allows carriers to attain a new level of profitability due to the quality, increased throughput, distance, lower operating costs and lower CPE costs. GDN can assist in developing financial plans to accurately reflect these performance improvements. 

For more info please about WiMAX please visit: http://www.wimaxforum.org/