GAUTENG BROADBAND NETWORK (GBN)

 
The Gauteng Provincial Government has launched a project called the Gauteng Broadband Network (GBN) to offer residents of the province access to broadband internet services.

​The project, which is currently in its third phase, aims to increase the coverage of the province's existing fibre optic cable network. The GBN will enable the provincial government to carry out its smart provincial  efforts, facilitate auxiliary programs like e-learning, e government, and e-health, and offer ICT support services, among other things, to also finish off unfinished business from Phases 1 and 2. It should take  three years to finish the project. The Gauteng Broadband Network is on schedule and currently connects 8 Core Nodes with 1181 sites around the  province via a 1500 km network of fibre.

In the GBN project phase Three, the AMBA Consortium has cutting edge competency and profound experience to professionally design, build, operate, and maintain the broadband network infrastructure for Gauteng Province. The consortium will use a combination of technologies, such as fibre optic, microwave, and satellite, to provide reliable and affordable broadband services to the government sites.

The consortium will also groom the previously advantaged, provide training and support to the local communities and stakeholders to ensure the sustainability and impact of the project.

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PROJECT SCOPE

 
The GPG strategy is to modernize government operations and service delivery through Information and Communication Technology (ICT). Broadband is the key ICT foundation infrastructure that enables government to deliver e–services. To achieve this, GPG is rolling out GBN program in phases. The Department introduced a 10-year plan called “Growing Gauteng Together for 2030” (GGT 2030), which is about building a sustainable future for all.

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GBN PHASE 1: OBJECTIVES

 
Build of Core Network
Connection of 1066 access sites
Internet Connectivity
Voice Services

GBN PHASE 2: OBJECTIVES (PARTIALLY COMPLETED)


Upgrade the core 10GB to 100GB
Connect additional 2000 access sites
Maintain the network for both phase 1 and phase 2 sites
Implement and maintenance of LAN and WLAN

3. CURRENT: PHASE 3 OBJECTIVES - TARGET WEST RAND DISTRICT MUNICIPALITY IS CATEGORY C MUNICIPALITY LOCATED IN THE WEST OF THE GAUTENG PROVINCE


The GPG Corridors are defined as: West Rand District Municipality

  1. Johannesburg Metro
  2. Ekurhuleni Metro
  3. Tshwane Metro
  4. Sedibeng District

NB Dedidcated Focus: West Rand District Municipality 
Area: 4 090km2
Cities/Town: Carletonville, Fochville, Krugersdorp, Magaliesburg, Muldersdrift, Randforntein, Wedela, Westonaria.

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CUSTOMER REQUIREMENT

 
Scope: Implementation of Phase III of the Gauteng Broadband Network (GBN) project to manage, operate and maintain the GBN end-to-end install base including the expansion of the current network for a period of three (3) years – 36 months

AMBA will be responsible for the following:

  1. Maintain and support the current infrastructure for the duration of the contract including but not limited to hardware, software, maintenance, upgrades and licensing. (refer to Annexure A5 10.2 AS IS Design). Maintenance and operations of the current installed base
  2. WAN – 1496 sites (these numbers can change as this is a living network and the client could add or remove sites as per business requirements), breakdown as below:
  3. LAN / WLAN, limited to sites built in phase 2 – 241 sites (these numbers can change as this is a living network and the client could add or remove sites as per business requirements).
    1. Voice – 316 sites (these numbers can change as this is a living network and the client could add or remove sites as per business requirements).
  5. Allow for expansion for end-to-end connectivity for new WAN, WLAN, Voice and internet services for the GPG and its strategic partners (up to 2920 sites). In the event that the required sites exceed 2920,
  6. Audit / Re-assessment shall be inevitable whilst the project progresses. Additions will be planned and scoped in partnership with the Department and proposals in this regard will be submitted for consideration.
  7. NOC Service to include AI driven event correlation for 5000 Devices and Automatic Incident creation to reduce overall MTTR.
  8. ITSM Tool with incident management, problem management and change management module for 100 technicians. Digital Services including automation (AI/ML) and voice mobility functionalities. Including but not limited to the development and support of the AI based BOT system to handle 10000 chats per month.

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EXPECTED OUTCOME​

 

The expected outcome of this project is a high-quality broadband internet service that will help our clients improve their internet connections and increase their productivity. We will work closely with our clients to ensure that all aspects of the project are managed effectively and efficiently.

Our comprehensive project management services include Stakeholder management, subcontractors, risk management, change management and quality assurance. We expect to complete this project within 36 months within budget.