Vientiane Gigabit Network

Objective: Deploy a Broadband City Network and a distance learning pilot in Vientiane to:
  • Initiate the establishment of a Lao National Research and Education Network (NREN)
  • Support the formation and dissemination of knowledge and competence in Laos.
  • Raise ICT awareness and motivate expansion of the telecommunication infrastructure.
  • Increase cooperation among Lao and Swedish universities, industry and public administration.

Methodology:

  • To design and deploy a broadband network, iSpaces and at least one pilot course, and demonstrate the results, as a joint project spring 2005.

Significance:

  • For Laos: Strengthening of education, training and technology awareness are highest priority activities in the Lao National ICT Policy.
  • For NUOL: A high priority in the NUOL ICT master plan.
  • For KTH: Unique opportunities to evaluate open networking concepts researched at TSLab
Partners: 
KTH Royal Institute of Technology
Contact person: 
Björn Pehrson
Funding: 
SEK 400.000
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