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Wireless CitiesIn addition to the physical environment,the role that technology playsJon LaneDirector,BT Wireless Cities British Telecommunications plcOur lives are changingTime and energyChoices andpersonalisationSecurityFriends,family&communityInformationand adviceTime is moneyReal timeinformationSecurityAnytime,anywhereBusinesscollaborationAt HomeAt Work British Telecommunications plcWi-Fi is todays technology of choiceConsumer devices are a key driver of Wi-Fi growthWidely adopted by the mass market todayWi-Fi handsets forecast to increase nearly 1300%through to 2010*245.9 million Wi-Fi portable devices globally by 2010*22 million in the UK alone by 2011*Wi-Fi Alliance has already certified over 3000 productsWi-Fi Networks are expandingOver 142,407 free and paid Wi-Fi hotspots in 132 countries Over 300 wireless cities deployedMobile WiMAX will take time to offer a credible alternativeFixed WiMAX available today.Useful for infrastructure but limited use for end usersMobile spectrum auction due to take place late 2007/early 2008 Mobile Devices not available till 2008/9Mass market will take at least 5 years to matureBT delivered Wi-Fi Networks*Infonetics Research*Wireless Cities,BT Openzone,Wi-Fi Consumer&Business networks British Telecommunications plcThe Vision is Compelling-Broadband Access-anywhere,anytime,anyplaceWireless Broadband is about making Broadband access totally ubiquitousWireless broadbandHomeBusinessWireless Broadband at the heart of our strategyWireless broadbandWi-Fi hotspotsWireless cities British Telecommunications plcWhat is a Wireless City?A Major BT strategic initiative to Wi-Fi enable City CentresExtends the power of wireless broadband into public spacesProvides a Wi-Fi Network for shared public and private accessPublic/private partnerships with local authoritiesJoint promotion and development of a WC eco-system A platform to enable innovative new applications and servicesDelivering an open network with a wide range of service providersA phrased programme,developed in-line with demand from the city“anchor tenant”and othersA significant(&sustainable step)to deliver city wide wireless broadband British Telecommunications plcA platform to deliver a sustainable visionRemote traffic congestion monitoring,cashless parking payments Providing a safer,cleaner street environment,improving public security -CCTV,noise and pollution monitoringProviding city visitors with the information they need when and where they need it Supporting care in the community initiativesSupporting social inclusion programmes Helping make the city an attractive place to live and work Platform for education and remote learningSupporting city“front line”staff with innovative mobile worker applications British Telecommunications plcSome applicationsActively working on many solutions with authorities Some examples are:Deploy moveable Wi-Fi IP-Video cameras To ease traffic congestion and issue penalty noticesMonitor new bus station for public safety with images relayed to PDALicensing and environmental health officers can update records“on the street”from Wi-Fi PDA integrated into authoritys systems and immediately initiate any actions neededChildrens services can access client information in real-time via Wi-Fi laptop or digital pen and agree a care package with clients immediatelyCity guardians can access council information using Wi-Fi PDA to help the public,and report local issues instantlyWalled Garden to help citizens and visitors gain free Wi-Fi access to council public service informationCorporate Fusion VoIP as part of the Authorities IP Convergence strategyWi-Fi mobile working as part of an overall mobile working initiative including home working British Telecommunications plcBenefitsGreater productivity as employees do not have to return to the office to log work Significant effectiveness,efficiency and accommodation savings are achievableDemonstrably improved public service by immediate and visible access to information and back-end systemsEmployees can be multi-rolled“eyes on the street”e.g.street cleaning operative can report traffic obstructions,graffiti,anti-social behaviour via simple PDA integrated into back-end systems to relevant department With more time“on the street”less office space is needed,enabling significant property rationalisationSolutions are customised to meet the needs of authority and are based around the specific business benefits that can be achievedWireless City is not a technology deployment but an enabler to transform the business of delivering citizen services British Telecommunications plcNeed to serve the Wider MarketCity ResidentCity CommutersCity Visitors(Tourist)City Visitors(Business)Local BusinessesLocal CommunitiesCitizen Services British Telecommunications plcBringing it back to the Green Agenda British Telecommunications plcWestminster Pioneers SchemeA partnership to reach into the community to help build ideas for how a wireless network can be used to improve a city environmentm for individualsm for businessm for Westminster City Councilm for the community British Telecommunications plcBusiness:My Van is My OfficeSupporting enterprise in the citySupporting improvement in serviceSupporting quality of work lifeWestminster Pioneers Scheme-WinnersSpecial Award:Bus BustersSpeeding up commuter journeysSpeeding up parking enforcementLiving:Virtual Blue Plaque Building sense of place Building sense of history Building sense of communityStaff Award:Help!Improving the visitor experienceImproving on the role of City workersImproving perception of Westminster as a place to work and playThank youJon LaneDirector,BT Wireless Cities
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