The National IPv6 Roadmap and its Regulatory Role

Colombo, Sri Lanka, 7-10 April 2009

The National IPv6 Roadmap and its Regulatory Role

Prof Dr Sureswaran Ramadass,National Advanced IPv6 Centre

Of Excellence (NAv6)Universiti Sains Malaysia

FORUM ON NEXT GENERATION STANDARDIZATION

(Colombo, Sri Lanka, 7-10 April 2009)


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National Strategic IPv6 Roadmap

Commissioned for MEWC by NAv6 (Done – Jun 2008)To examine the current Malaysian landscape w.r.to IPv6 implementation and chart a migration path to IPv6


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National Strategic IPv6 Roadmap

Will be the basis of reference for all government agencies and stakeholders determining the direction of IPv6 implementation and its associated programmes for MalaysiaSimilarly, ‘National IPv6 R&D Roadmap’ commissioned for MOSTI by NAv6 (Done - Dec 2008)


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National IPv6 Council

Was established by MEWC in 2004To provide leadership, and strategic planning for IPv6 implementationMembers are MEWC, MOF, EPU, MAMPU, MOSTI, MCMC, and ISPs


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National Advanced IPv6 Centre of Excellence (NAv6)

Established in March 2005 by MEWCTo spearhead IPv6 activities in Malaysia

CoreR&D

Training & HRD

Awareness &

Promotion

Monitoring &

Audit


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MyICMS 886 Strategy

SERVICES INFRASTRUCTURE GROWTH

1. High Speed Broadband

2. 3G & Beyond

3. Mobile TV

4. Digital Multimedia Broadcasting

5. Digital Home

6. Short Range Communications (e.g. RFID-based)

7. VoIP/Internet Telephony

8. Universal Service Provision

Hard

1. Multiservice Convergence Networks

2. 3G Cellular Networks

3. Satellite Networks

Soft

4. Next Generation Internet Protocol (IPv6)

5. Home Internet Adoption

6. Information & Network Security

1. Content Development (e.g. education, entertainment, games)

2. ICT Education Hub

3. Digital Multimedia Receivers (set top box)

4. Communication Devices (e.g. VoIP phones)

5. Embedded Components, Devices (e.g. RFID)

6. Foreign Ventures

7. Competence Development

8. Product Design & Manufacturing

Source: http://www.ktak.gov.my

http://www.ktak.gov.my/


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MyICMS 886 goals w.r.to IPv6

National agenda w.r.to IPv6


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Initiatives in RMK-9

Migration from IPv4 to IPv6Technology focus areas to be emphasised - semiconductors and microelectronics, IPv6, grid computing, language engineering and information security


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Stakeholders and their Roles

Ecosystem


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Ministry of Energy Water and Communication (MEWC)

To formulate policies and strategiesTo spearhead IPv6 for the nationTo promote IPv6 to the nation e.g. with road-shows, exhibitions, and advertisementsTo ensure the proper rollout of IPv6 nationally through the CouncilImplementing IPv6 pilot project, and provide comprehensive IPv6 guideline


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Ministry of Energy Water and Communication (MEWC)

To lead the way by being the first ministry to run IPv6 on its core networksTo audit and monitor IPv6 implementation nation wide along with NAv6To update the status on the implementation of IPv6 (nation wide) to the Council


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Malaysian Communication and Multimedia Commission (MCMC)

Explore utilising incentive schemes for industry players to encourage the adoption of IPv6To provide guidelines and regulatory policies for ISPs to follow in the rollout and certification of IPv6To spearhead discussions with industry players with respect to the adoption of IPv6


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Malaysian Communication and Multimedia Commission (MCMC)

To examine the licensing terms of ISPs in relation to IPv6. Preferred terms of licensing may be given to ISPs providing IPv6-based connectivity to encourage the rollout of IPv6 within MalaysiaTo be among the early adopter agencies to run IPv6 on its core networks


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To provide thought leadership and policy direction for IPv6 implementationTo remain focused on the goals of MyICMS 886 with respect to IPv6 and lead the other stakeholders towards them


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To coordinate that all the stakeholders fulfill their responsibilities according to agreed timelinesTo update status on the implementation of IPv6 (nation wide) to all the stakeholders


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To act as technical advisor to all stakeholdersTo coordinate all IPv6 R&D nation-wide so that pertinent issues are addressed and that there is no R&D overlap resulting in inefficient use of funding


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To provide IPv6 training and ‘train the trainers’ so that knowledge and expertise can proliferate To organise conferences, research meetings and workshops for Malaysian researchers, facilitating the sharing and dissemination of knowledge


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To prepare detailed plans, strategies and guidelines as a result of this Roadmap to enable implementation at all levels To work with MOSTI with respect to R&D funding and work with MOHE with respect to human resource requirements


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To assist MAMPU by providing technical guidelines appropriate for government agencies for the transition to IPv6To assist MEWC in IPv6 rollout for the nationTo assist government agencies and private organizations in migrating to IPv6


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Conclusion

IPv6 is a critical infrastructural requirement to a nation for a wide range of next generation servicesThis requires wholehearted commitment by all the stakeholders- Government, Industry and AcademiaLet us move forward and embrace IPv6

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