Projects
Recent Related projects
Projects that have been completed during the last years
Support of the General Secretary of Telecommunications and Post in the selection of the appropriate technological solution for reception of digital TV signal in White Areas of Greece
Aug 2017 - Dec 2017
Total Budget: 20.000 Euros
The transition from the analog era to digital broadcasting technologies (ΦΕΚ 2704/Β/5-10-2012), leads to areas without digital reception of TV signal. In order to cover all the reaming areas the appropriate technological solution in terms of economical and feasible should be identified and evaluated.
The aim of this project is to develop a Bottom-Up techno-economic model in order to be used by the Greek General Secretary of Telecommunications and Post for the cost estimation of the state of the art solution for the coverage of the white areas in Greece with digital TV signal. In addition, the financial instruments for the project funding will be identified.
Sponsor: GSTP
Modifying the Greek NRA’s (EETT) LRIC Bottom-Up techno-economic model used for the estimation of Mobile Termination Rates (MTR) for 4G technologies
Dec 2017 -
Total Budget: 20.000 Euros
The aim of this project is to modify the Greek NRA’s (EETT) current techno-economic model used for the estimation of MTR (pure LRIC) into a Bottom-Up pure LRIC techno-economic model as recommended by the EC including the recent development in 4G technology and market. Initially, this project reviews the member states that have already announced the application of the pure LRIC approach for the estimation of the MTR (benchmarking). Then, this project provides a techno-economic model that:
- Forecasts the future demand for mobile services
- Calculates the forward-looking long-run incremental costs of an efficient operator
- Calculates the mobile termination rates based on the related avoidable costs incurred by an efficient operator owning a modern 4G network
In addition, MINT will support the Greek NRA (EETT) in justifying the resulted MTR to the EC and BEREC.
Sponsor: Greek NRA (EETT)
Developing a LRIC+ Bottom-Up techno-economic model used for the estimation of Broadband wholesale prices (TOKEN)
Sep 2017 -
Total Budget: 195.000 Euros
The EC Commission has issued a Recommendation on consistent non-discrimination obligations and costing methodologies to promote competition and enhance the broadband investment environment (2013/466/ΕΕ). The building block of this Recommendation is the use of the Bottom-Up LRIC+ approach for the estimation wholesale rates.
The aim of this project is to develop a Bottom-Up LRIC+ techno-economic model in order to be used by the Greek NRA (EETT) for the estimation of the wholesale prices as recommended by the EC. Initially, this project reviews the member states that have already announced the application of the costing methodology approach for the estimation of the prices (benchmarking). Finally, this project provides a techno-economic model that:
- Forecasts the future demand for all broadband services
- Calculates the forward-looking long-run incremental costs of an efficient operator based on the LRIC+ approach. In addition, MINT will support the Greek NRA (EETT) in justifying the resulted Broadband prices to the EC and BEREC.
Sponsor: Greek NRA (EETT)
Advanced Convergent and Easily Manageable Innovative Network Design (CELTIC-ACEMIND)
Oct 2013 - Sep 2016
Total Budget: 2,1M Euros
The ACEMIND project intends to provide a set of consistent solutions for enhancing the management of local networks in home and small enterprises typically constituted of some tens of devices connected to each other via a set of wired and wireless technologies. The deployment of such networks has been intensive in Europe in the last decade and will continue in the future. However common end-users still suffer from complicated installation, operation or maintenance.
Recent progress has been made to integrate heterogeneous connectivity into a single network (FP7 OMEGA); this has been realised by the insertion of a convergence sub-layer below IP and above the MAC layers of underlying transmission technologies (Wi-Fi, PLC …). In this document these networks are named “hybrid networks” due to the use of different networking technologies. Hybrid networks with such a convergence mechanism at layer 2.5 are also addressed by standardisation bodies, e.g. IEEE P1905.1 or CDHN (Convergent Digital Home Network) which has been originally initiated by the former FP7 OMEGA project.
The main goal of the ACEMIND project is to demonstrate a user-friendly hybrid network based on such a convergence mechanism at layer 2.5, which is able to provide a wide range of services based on multimedia but also on sensor/actuator devices. In addition, ACEMIND aims to increase robustness and coverage, to provide self-management capabilities and to improve remote management by network operators. For the reduction of power consumption and radio emission devices, new routing protocol will be define for this hybrid network.
The ACEMIND consortium gathers major European industrial actors in the local networks market as well as leading universities and institutes. A successful project will provide significant progress on the Quality of Experience for hybrid network users. This will boost market opportunities for European actors in the communication industry.
Partners: Orange SA, France, OledComm SAS, France, INVEA-TECH a.s., Czech Republic, IHP GmbH (IHP microelectronics), Germany, devolo GmbH, Germany, Arcelik, Turkey
Developing a LRIC Bottom-Up techno-economic model used for the estimation of Fixed Termination Rates (FTR)
June 2014
Total Budget: 140.000 Euros
The EC Commission has recently issued a Recommendation on the Regulatory treatment of Fixed and Mobile Termination Rates in the EU (2009/396/EC). The building block of this Recommendation is the use of the Bottom-Up pure LRIC approach for the estimation of both Fixed and Mobile Termination Rates.
The aim of this project is to develop a Bottom-Up pure LRIC techno-economic model in order to be used by the Greek NRA (EETT) for the estimation of the FTR as recommended by the EC. Initially, this project reviews the member states that have already announced the application of the pure LRIC approach for the estimation of the FTR (benchmarking). Then, this project provides a techno-economic model that:
- Forecasts the future demand for mobile services
- Calculates the forward-looking long-run incremental costs of an efficient operator
- Calculates the mobile termination rates based on the related avoidable costs incurred by an efficient operator
Therefore, the MINT group offers a techno-economic model that is aligned with the pure-LRIC approach as described in the EC Recommendation. In addition, MINT will support the Greek NRA (EETT) in justifying the resulted FTR to the EC and BEREC.
Sponsor: Greek NRA (EETT)
Modifying the Greek NRA’s (EETT) LRIC Bottom-Up techno-economic model used for the estimation of Mobile Termination Rates (MTR)
2013
Total Budget: 75.000 Euros
The EC Commission has recently issued a Recommendation on the Regulatory treatment of Fixed and Mobile Termination Rates in the EU (2009/396/EC). The building block of this Recommendation is the use of the Bottom-Up pure LRIC approach for the estimation of both Fixed and Mobile Termination Rates.
The aim of this project is to modify the Greek NRA’s (EETT) current techno-economic model used for the estimation of MTR into a Bottom-Up pure LRIC techno-economic model as recommended by the EC. Initially, this project reviews the member states that have already announced the application of the pure LRIC approach for the estimation of the MTR (benchmarking). Then, this project provides a techno-economic model that:
- Forecasts the future demand for mobile services
- Calculates the forward-looking long-run incremental costs of an efficient operator
- Calculates the mobile termination rates based on the related avoidable costs incurred by an efficient operator
Therefore, the MINT group offers a techno-economic model that is aligned with the pure-LRIC approach as described in the EC Recommendation. In addition, MINT will support the Greek NRA (EETT) in justifying the resulted MTR to the EC and BEREC.
Sponsor: Greek NRA (EETT)
Standard framework for accessible and usable platform development for dissemination and promotion of web 2.0, WACCESS2.0, (07EUROSTARS-Ε!5679)
May 2012
Total Budget: 20.000 Euros
http://www.waccess-project.com/
WACCESS2.0 Project developed a standard framework for accessible and usable platform development for dissemination and promotion of web 2.0 interaction and new web capabilities, improving the independence, the autonomy and the inclusion of users with different handicaps. WACCESS2.0 was partially funded by EUREKA-EUROSTARS. It was running from November 2010 to May 2012. UoA contributed mainly in WP2 (Requirement Definition), WP3 (Technical Architecture and Definition of Business Model) and WP6 (Dissemination, Exploitation and Standardization).
The MINT group offered a detailed business model in order to ensure that the developments of the project have an economic potential after the project’s lifetime. MINT also participated in the state-of-the-art study and the dissemination and exploitation planning.
The objective of MINT contribution was to ensure that the WACCESS2.0 concept is aligned with relevant current market and based on a solid business model from different players’ perspectives. WACCESS2.0 position in the value chain configuration was studied and the factors that influence the business success of the project were identified. The business model and the most likely market scenario were included and the business prospects of WACCESS2.0 were evaluated in order to ensure that the developments have an economic potential.
The conditions for the generation of sufficient impact of the project results both during the project lifetime and after the project has concluded, were also described. The dissemination and exploitation strategy of the project and the conjoint activities were planned, that guarantee the distribution and promotion of WACCESS2.0 results and achievements within the digital content industry.
Partners: DESARROLLO DE MEDIOS Y SISTEMAS S.L., SYSTEMA TECHNOLOGIES S.A.
Sponsor: EUREKA-EUROSTARS
HOME Gigabit Access, OMEGA, (IP-ICT-213311)
Sep 2010
Total Budget: 510.100 Euros
OMEGA developed a user-friendly home access network capable of delivering high-bandwidth services and content at a transmission speed of one Gigabit per second. The interdisciplinary project consortium consisted of 20 European partners from industry and academia. OMEGA was an Integrated Project in the ICT area co-funded by the European Commission under EU Framework Programme 7 (FP7). It was running for three years from January 2008 to May 2011. UoA was participating in WP1 and WP4
Technoeconomic Activities: WP1 (Scenarios and Requirements), TASK 1.3 – Techno-Economics Studies (Leader: UoA)
The objective of task 1.3 was to define business scenarios for a technically, economically and socially viable deployment of UBB HANs, enhancing the Europe’s competence in this field. This activity coordinated the exploitation of existing as well as the development of new research methodologies and models in order to investigate successful business cases. It was also support EU policies by providing guidelines and recommendations to European players (end-users, enterprises, operators, regulators, policy makers, content providers) for the provision of new HAN to citizens and enterprises. The main aim of this project Task was to provide recommendations and guidelines and to support the development of optimal strategies for industry players (operators, vendors, service providers, etc) regarding HAN dynamics and business models.
The objective of WP4 (wireless optics) was, after the state of the art presentation, to reach a high data rate, 100Mbps and 1Gbps, with a visible light and infrared prototyping respectively by using only commercial available components. Moreover a new MAC layer, adapted for wireless optics system, was developed in OMEGA for both IR and VLC.
Partners: France Telecom, University of Roma, INSA-IETR, IHP Microelectronics, Infineon Germany, Thyia, Thomson, ComNets (RWTH), SpidCom, Technikon, Telefonika I+D, University of Dortmund, University of Ilmenau, University of Oxford, University of Udine, Eurescom, Infineon Austria, Siemens AG, Fraunhofer heinrich-Hertz-Institute
Sponsor: European Commission
Regulatory, competitive and techno-economic issues raised by NGA deployment initiated by incumbent
Sep 2010
Total Budget: 129.235 Euros
Regulatory, competitive and techno-economic issues raised by NGA deployment initiated by incumbent: The project started by benchmarking the case in the Netherlands and highlighting all the issues that both the NRA and the NCA faced. Moreover, it refered to the basic regulatory remedies imposed putting extra emphasis on the pricing remedy.
Then the main assumptions for a corresponding case in Greece were set-up, for example:
- Partial deployment in urban areas (deployment percentage as input parameter)
- VDSL, VDSL2 and FTTH with GPON and P2P was examined in all areas and as a mixed PoP structure
- Risk Premium calculation has been adopted
- Provision of the Unit cost for all technologies for all geographical structures.
Three main scenarios has been investigated
- Scenario-A. FTTH using existing ducts/trenches in MDF-Cabinet access network segment and new ducts/trenches in Cabinet-End-user premises access network segment
- Scenario-B. FTTN using existing ducts/trenches in MDF-Cabinet access network segment and new ducts/trenches in Cabinet-End-user premises access network segment
- Scenario-C. FTTH using new ducts/trenches in MDF-Cabinet access network segment and new ducts/trenches in Cabinet-End-user premises access network segment
The MINT group offered a flexible techno-economic model providing related cost of the basic services (the contractor should be in position to identify some of them). The final costs of the basic services was presented in a break-down structure (for example: cost portion due to trench, cost portion due to duct, cost portion due to POP building, etc). Both one-off (CAPEX) and monthly (OPEX) and unit cost were calculated.
Finally, MINT (taking into account all the above issues) was in position to propose the most appropriate remedy for the cases above and define the Risk Premium for the Operator.
Partners: –
Sponsor: Greek NRA (EETT)
Consultant for the development of Metropolitan-area Optical Networks of the Region of Peloponnisos
May 2011
Total Budget: 598.044 Euros
Program: Information Society Operational Programme
Within the scope of the project fell
- a) the study of the development of Metropolitan-area Fiber Optics Networks in different cities within the region of Peloponisos and the corresponding auctioning issues,
- b) an analytic study concerning the implementation of optical fibers network by a survey of the broadband demands and needs in each Metropolitan area. In addition a technoeconomic study was implemented in order to indentify the most economic viable Business plan.
Analytically:
The above projects belonged to the 2nd action category “Development/ implementation of local access broadband networks” of Measure 4.2 and were related to the basic principle of the «eEurope 2005, An information society for all» initiative which anticipated the encouragement of secure services, applications and content based on widely available broadband infrastructures.
More specific objectives were the public administration, as well as all the schools, universities, museums, libraries, records etc to have broadband access, the strengthening of broadband access with emphasis on the less privileged areas and the introduction of information networks between health points with broadband access.
The physical scope of the above projects was the implementation of metropolitan optical networks for the development of supplementary broadband infrastructure in the local authorities of the country and, more specifically, the interconnection of the buildings of public interest in bodies of education, health- welfare, culture, public administration, people with special needs etc with the use of MAN technologies.
The implemented projects included troughs, channels, optical fibers, interconnection points, as well as the installation of passive equipment (e.g. fibers, optical patch-panels etc) and minimum active network equipment [e.g. switching elements with optical outputs (OADM)], which were required for the provision of basic access to public buildings.
The basic target was the creation of competition conditions in the area of services, both of access as well as of content, to the benefit of the consumer –user based on the availability of open optical fiber infrastructures in a cost-oriented way. Towards this direction, the release of part of the infrastructures for private exploitation through long-term leasing per measure and pair of fibers was encouraged; this generated cost-oriented revenues with the aim of covering the operation and maintenance expenses.
The scope of the technical support (University of Athens for the region of Peloponnesus) included the compilation of an analytical study on the application and transmission channel of the optical fibers, the adjustment of the tender volumes on the basis of the findings of the analytical study, the monitoring, supervision and certification of the correct application of the technical projects in accordance with the tender volume and the preparation and submission for approval of a business utilisation/ exploitation model of the installed infrastructures to the Special Management Service of the Information Society. The model concerned the adoption, use and provision of broadband services for all the financed municipalities per region with specialization per municipality.
Partners: Municipal authorities
Sponsor: Information Society Operational Programme
Qualitative and quantitative analysis of MANs Business Plans and support to the preparation of the projects under 4th programming period
Total Budget: 142.499 Euros
Program: Information Society S.A.
This project offered qualitative and quantitative analysis of Metro Broadband Networks Business Plans developed in Greek cities as well as support to the preparation of projects to be developed under the 4th programming period
This project contributed to:
- support the development of national broadband infrastructures
- exploit all these national networks resources via rational, optimal and technical accurate path
- guaranty the financial viability and the efficiency development of these network in conjunction with the new Business entities developed within the 4th programming period.
Partners: –
Sponsor: Information Society S.A.
ECOSYS - techno-ECOnomics of integrated communication SYStems and services
http://www.optcomm.di.uoa.gr/ecosys/
Program: CELTIC/EUREKA
Program: CELTIC/EUREKA
The overall objective of ECOSYS was to develop a strategic techno-economic analysis framework, apply it on case studies and draw conclusions and recommendations from that. As the technology solutions were developed, the entrepreneurial players were needed to take managed risks to make the change happen. ECOSYS provided them with strategic information to back up their decision-making.
To achieve this, ECOSYS developed methodologies for techno-economic evaluation in the telecom sector. The applicability of general investment analysis methodologies and theories to telecom projects was examined and research on new complementary methodologies was carried out, e.g. for more systematic evaluation of OPEX (OPerational EXpenditures), in order to achieve a complete and objective business feasibility analysis. These methodologies were implemented in a user-friendly software tool for techno-economic evaluation.
ECOSYS collected and extracted information on new and enhanced services and applications for the mobile and fixed broadband networks. Based on extracted information and historical data, ECOSYS developed models for forecasting traffic and access demand for the described services.
The ECOSYS business case studies analysed different fixed network solutions, based on copper/fibre/wireless technologies. Also business cases of 3G+ and WLAN networks along with the emerging alternative access technologies were analysed. Finally ECOSYS was analysed the economic feasibility of migration paths towards convergent systems. The strengths and weaknesses of the various system solutions in the different areas and market conditions were identified and quantified.
ECOSYS core results have been presented as quantitative results related to the viability of envisaged future telecom scenarios. The results have been disseminated via publications in journals and conferences as well as in dedicated conference(s).
Partners: Nokia,Telenor, France Telecom R&D, Telefonica, T-Systems Nova, Deutsche Telekom AG, Helsinki University of Technology, Norwegian Ministry of Trade and Industry, JVH International.
Sponsor: General Secretariat for Research and Technology, CELTIC – Telecommunication Solutions through Collaborative Research – EUREKA
Demand modelling for Broadband services and techno economic model for the provision of broadband access network
http://www.broadband.gov.gr/
Total Budget: 107.000 Euros
Program: Information Society S.A. – Ministry of Transport and Communications
The project comprised the following issues:
- Demand determination for broadband services and basic packet services and products definition
- Techno-economic investment tool development for broadband local access infrastructure implementation
- Viability inference of relevant investments for the examination of what-if scenarios
The study focused on small towns and rural or far-off regions as well as less well-off regions. A user-friendly software tool was implemented for techno-economic evaluation in order to produce data for the project call for tenders (see below).
Project Call for tenders short description – MINT contribution
This project concerned the development of broadband infrastructures and the provision of broadband services to the regional areas of Greece. The project comprised the following actions:
- the development of broadband access in the regional areas of Greece, though the subsidization of infrastructure development, and
- stimulation of the demand for broadband services through subsidisation actions of end-users in the regional areas of Greece.
The project has been included in the O.P.I.S. of the 3rd CSP and was co-subsidized by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF). Specifically:
- The development of broadband access had a total budget of 160,000,000 euros (including private participation) and was subsidized within the framework of Measure 4.2 “Infrastructure Development of Local Access Networks”.
- The stimulation of the demand for broadband services had a total budget of 50,000,000 euro (including private participation) and was subsidized within the framework of Measure 4.3 “Advanced Telecommunication Services for the Citizen and the Enterprises”.
- The entire project covered all Greece, with the exception of the metropolitan area of Thessalonica and the district of Attica (the islands of Argo-Saronic Gulf as well as the Piraeus prefecture areas are included in the project). The individual prefectures of the country were grouped into seven (7) zones, so that the entire project was divided into an equal number of sub-projects. The zones, which determine the corresponding sub-projects.
Partners: –
Sponsor: Information Society S.A. – Ministry of Transport and Communications
Development and demand study
Program: Private contract
The aim of this project was the development of diffusion models concerning the broadband market in the region of Pelleponnese. This study covered the prefectures situation for the next decade (2005-2015) including demand and usage figures. The final output included guidelines for the development of infrastructure needed from the telecom operators.
Partners: –
Sponsor: University of Peloponnese
M-GUIDE Cultural Location Based Information Services / E-Content
Program: Private Contract OTE-UOA
The project aimed to develop and deploy a System for providing Location Based Information Services for the city of Athens, Greece and Turku, Finland. The main core of Information content that was deployed in the marketable project results consisted of Tourist information on specific monuments and sights of down town areas, neighboring information and public services hot spots (Tourist Information Kiosks, exhibition centers, theaters, etc.). Information Services have been provided using GSM+/2.5 G existing mobile technology. Using the existing GSM and GPRS core network of partners, the consortium was able to address in full extend the state of mobile phones usage of both GSM and GPRS end-users. Α detail techno economic evaluation has been performed in order to unidentified the related risk with the introduction of LBS in “example” European countries
Partners: Vodafone S.A., Exodus A.E., DAEM Municipality of Athens – Information Technology Company, Adaptia Solutions LtD, Suomen Matkain Oy Internet LtD, Applied Langage Services International LtD
Sponsor: E.U.
Development of Reliable Hybrid FSO/MMW systems for the Deployment of Broadband Services / EUREKA
Program: EUREKA
The object of the present project was the development of hybrid FSO/MMW free space systems for high bit rate communications (1Gb/s and above). In comparison to the simple FSO or MMW systems, the hybrid systems were expected to provide increased reliability and performance under any weather conditions. These systems was be able to support the provision of broadband, real-time, telecom services to the final user. These services should be properly implemented in order to be affected as less as possible from a sudden decrease in bandwidth when the system switches from the FSO to the MMW subsystem (in which case the rate is decreased from 1Gb/s to 100Mb/s) and to a delay caused by this transition.
Partners: Space Hellas S.A.
Sponsor: Greek Ministry of Development – Space Hellas S.A.
Study of Free Space Optical Networks for broadband access / PYTHAGORAS
Program: EPEAEK
Free Space Optical Networks (FSON) comprise one of the most promising solution for the development and the maintenance of broadband telecommunication applications such as distribution of high quality video, tele conferencing, transmission of high definition medical image e.t.c. FSON include wireless access networks as well as satellite backbone networks. In the FSON systems, information is modulated on an optical carrier and is transmitted wireless in high bit rates (few hundreds Mb/s). The objective of the proposed work was to evaluate the ability of FSON technology to offer high bit rate access to the end user. Numerical models were used for the study of FSON systems. These models simulated the operation of the structural components of FSO network.
Partners: –
Sponsor: Greek Ministry of Education
Past main Projects
The main projects our team has completed until 2010
Competition and Telecommunication Policies
Program: Private Contract
The main objective of the project was to develop telecommunication policy in the framework of market liberalization. It was used in the preparation of the business plan of the Ministry for the provision of Telecommunication services fro the Operators (use of spectrum, subsidisation of Telecom projects etc).
Partners: Greek Ministry of Transportation and Communications
Sponsor: Greek Ministry of Transportation and Communications
Spectrum pricing for GSM-DCS bands (900 - 1800 ΜΗz)
Program: Private contract
The objective was the study of spectrum pricing mechanisms and the calculation of the GSM-DCS spectrum prices for the assignment of the additional spectrum. The work was used in the initial negotiations and later on the GSM/UMTS auction for the de-termination of initial bid offers.
Partners: NERA-SMITH. Athens University of Economics and Business, University of Crete,
Sponsor: EETT (NRA for Telecommunications)
Policy options & Regulatory Actions for EETT (Greek NRA) in the convergence environment
Program: Private Contract
Contribution to the development of policies related to convergence of telecommunications and broadcasting in the Greek market.
Partners: –
Sponsor: EETT (NRA for Telecommunications)
Techno-economic case study for the evaluation of OTE (Hellenic Telecom) access network in Athens-Solonos area
Program: Contract OTE-UOA
The work focused on the techno-economic evaluation of a case study in a specific area (center of Athens-Solonos), within the deployment of the backbone and access network of the Hellenic Operator.
Partners: OTE
Sponsor: OTE
Consulting for the assignment of licenses for FWA
Program: Private Contract
UoA was responsible for the preparation and support of the consultation process for FWA on behalf of the Greek NRA. Following the 1st phase of the project, UoA supported EETT for the assignment of the FWA licenses in the auction process.
Partners: KPMG, Athens University of Economics and Business
Sponsor: EETT (Greek NRA)
EURESCOM Projects: P901 (Extended investment analysis of telecommunications operator strategies) P917 (BOBAN-Broadband Optical Access Networks), P918 (Integration of IP over Optical Networks)
Program: Eurescom
P901: The work focused on evaluation of telecommunication investment projects related with establishing new service platforms, such as IP-based fixed or wireless multimedia networks, fixed mobile convergence, based on new telecommunications technology and new internetworking solutions. The Project concentrated on quantitative analyses, relying on the establishment and use of a common assessment framework, including common models for costing, market assessment, competitor behaviour and external effects, and risk analysis.
P917, P918: These projects focused on the evolution of optical networks towards access network and the study of all optical networks development.
Partners: Telenor, Italia telecom – CSELT, Matáv, OTE, Swisscom, Tele Danmark, Telefónica I+D
Sponsor: OTE-Consulting Ltd.
ADSL Pilot project for the provision of Fast Internet & Multimedia
Program: Private Contract OTE-UOA
The project was the first pilot project for ADSL in Greece focused on study, purchase and installation of ADSL equipment in OTE R&D premises. UoA was responsible for the technical specifications, purchasing and testing of ADSL equipment as well as for the provisioning of fast internet and multimedia services.
Partners: National Technical University of Athens, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, University of Patras, University of Crete
Sponsor: OTE
Tool for techno-economic evaluation of network components for the telecommunication networks design. (ERATO)
Program: PAVE
The work focused on the development of a new tool for the techno-economic evaluation of the factors that influence the investment cost of the telecommunication network. These factors could be the structural network elements as well as the future telecom services and its characteristics. The evaluation of this tool and method developed has been done through a real case study in a geographical area of Athens.
Partners: OTE Consulting Ltd.
Sponsor: –
TechnO-ecoNomICs of IP optimised networks and services TONIC (IST-25172)
Program: IST
TONIC was a project that concentrates on techno-economic evaluation of new communication networks and services, in order to identify the economically viable solutions that can make the Information Society to really take place. TONIC used case study approach to assess new broadband and IP service scenarios, yielding quantitative economic results, and identifying and quantifying the associated risk factors. Based on the results and on the risk analysis, TONIC has formulated recommendations for optimal service rollout strategies.
Partners: France Telecom, Nokia, Telenor, Deutsche Telecom, Suisscom, Atladite, University of Aveiro
Sponsor: European Commission
Training program for EETT (Greek NRA)
Design and implementation of training program for the employees of the Greek regulatory authority in telecommunications.
Partners: –
Sponsor: EETT (NRA for Telecommunications)
Spectrum Pricing
Determination of Spectrum Fees. Construction of an analytical cost model for the productions of the spectrum fees. Drafting the new law for the spectrum fees
Partners: –
Sponsor: EETT (NRA for Telecommunications)
Diversification of PPC to telecommunications
Establishment of a telecommunications subsidiary, participation in the LMDS auction and award of the highest chunk of spectrum (112 paired MHz) at the lowest price and granting of LMDS license for the provision of fixed wireless access services. Deployment of all business processes including transmission and switching infrastructure.
Sponsor: Public Power Utility (PPC)
Partners: –
Evolution Prospects and Framework - R1044
Program: RACE
Project description: The main objective of this project was to examine selected “study cases”, centred on aspects of network transitions thought to have a critical impact on the viability of evolution towards the IBCN (Integrated Broadband Communications Network).
Partners: Thomson, Siemens, Bosch, British Telecommmunication, Markoni, AEG, Nokia
Sponsor: European Commission
Tools for Introduction scenario and Techno-economic evaluation of Access Networks / TITAN - 2087
Program: RACE II
The objective of the project was the evaluation of different introduction scenarios, for the fibre in the loop (FITL), using a PC-based techno-economic tool, a methodology for service demand assessment and a comprehensive cost data base.
Partners: France Telecom, Deutsch Telecom, Telenor, Telecom Finland, CSELT Nokia, KPN Research, Teledanmark, University of Aveiro
Sponsor: European Commission
Action Plan for the Information Society of Attica "ATHINA"
Program: RISI
The major objective of the project “ATHINA”, was to establish a mechanism in order to promote consensus and close collaboration among key regional actors concerning Information Society for the region of Attica, Greece.
Sponsor: European Commission
Partners: DAEM S.A., ANDIP S.A., OTE S.A., Prefecture of Piraeus
Survey of Information Society developments in the CEEC and Mediterranean countries (ESSIS II)
Program: ESIS II
Survey of Information Society developments in Jordan, Tunisia and Palestine for the European Commission.
Partners: OTE Consulting
Sponsor: European Commission, ISPO
OTE-ABS (ADSL Broadband Services)
Program: Private Contract OTE-UOA
Design and testing of ADSL broadband services for regional deployment in Greece. Pilot provision of advanced broadband services including digital television via ADSL to residential users. Furthermore techno economic study for the provision of these services has been performed for OTE (Hellenic SMP operator) and pricing schemes have been proposed. In addition a risk analysis study concerning the evolution of the residential market and the competition has been performed.
Partners: National Technical University of Athens, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Economic and Business University of Athens
Sponsor: OTE
ΟΤΕ-WAVE. Alternatives architectures for IP traffic over WDM optical networks
Program: Private Contract OTE-UOA
The work concerned the implementation of IP over WDM protocols, alternative architectures for IP traffic above WDM optical networks. It has been realized with the sponsoring of GREEK TELECOME and in collaboration with EMP (NTUA Technical University) and EDET (Greek Research and Technology Network GRNET/ΕΔΕΤ). It concerned the pilot application of architectures as the POS (Packet over Sonet), GbE (Gigabit Ethernet) and DPT (Dynamic Packet Transport) for IP transmission in the WDM backbone optical networks of the GREEK TELECOME. A design of experimental network has been performed. The following studies have been performed: Functional and technical requirements of systems (included system of management), Potential Market, Syntax of specifications and requirements from GREEK TELECOME side (market of equipment, elements of WDM network, measurement instruments). Installation of the system in the spaces of GREEK TELECOME as well as control and process of measurements has been performed. In addition a methodology for performing measurement concerning the evaluation of optical WDM of network has been developed.
Partners: National Technical University of Athens, GRNET
Sponsor: OTE
Computing and Measurements of near field in OTE antennas / OTE
Program: Private Contract OTE-UOA
The objective of the project was the development of measuring methods and software tools used for definition of a hazardous geographical area around OTE antennas. The main focus was the near field calculations and measuring methods.
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Sponsor: OTE