Wire New Mexico

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Wire New Mexico

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• Department of Information Technology (DoIT)

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Status Summary

• Wire New Mexico consists of two projects a)
  Digital Microwave Project and b) Fiber
  Infrastructure Project.
• The DMW project was initiated in FY98. The
  project was required to convert an existing
  analog Microwave Network to Digital since analog
  microwave equipment was no longer being
  manufactured and support and maintenance was no
  longer be available. The main purpose of the DMW
  network is to provide the transport for two-way
  communications from all remote radio sites
  statewide.
• The Fiber project was initiated in FY05. It will
  provide a transport for broadband services in all
  areas around the state to state executive
  agencies and educational facilities.
• Both projects were combined in FY06 and the
  project name became Wire New Mexico.
• To date the DMW project has received
  27,225,000.00. The funding for the project is
  FY98- 1.0M, FY99- 2.225M, FY02- 6.667M,
  FY03-3.33M, FY04- 2.0M, FY05- 5.0M, FY06-
  5.0M, FY07- 2.0M.
• The Fiber project has received 6,800,000.00.
  FY05- 2.0 mil (Magnet) FY06- 4.8 mil.
• It is projected based on the project historical
  data that it will take approximately an
  additional 5.0 mil to complete the DMW project.
  The fiber project will also require additional
  funding based on build-out density.
• The two projects under Wire NM compliment each
  other and provide the infrastructure required to
  deliver broadband services statewide.

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Progress

• To date 55 remote radio sites have been
  completely upgraded from analog to digital. There
  are 12 other sites that are currently being
  upgraded but are not complete.
• Budget availability has allowed DoIT to continue
  the DMW upgrades. Continued funding will allow
  DoIT to complete the project.

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Attention Areas

• Weather and Fire restrictions have played a role
  in upgrade delays encountered at several remote
  radio sites. Site lease agreements have also
  caused unexpected delays
• Scheduling changes have been made, enabling DoIT
  staff to continue upgrading radio sites that are
  unaffected by weather.
• Department change have caused some delays because
  existing POs had to be changed from GSD to DOIT.

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Schedule

• The DMW project is continuing with approximately
  8 to 10 sites being upgraded per fiscal year.
• The entire 2.0 million dollar appropriation will
  be used to complete sites already in progress in
  the Western and Southern regions of the state.
• The sites include Buck Mtn., Tinnie, Wheatland,
  Fox Mtn., Crockett, Cousins, Prewitt, Gibson Peak
  and Microwave Ridge.
• The money is being spent on Site Tower
  construction, communications shelters and
  telecommunications equipment.
• The cost for upgrading a radio site will range
  from about 300K to 450K depending on
  telecommunications equipment required and the
  tower and shelter size.

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Deliveries

• DMW deliverables include
• Broadband services for rural NM
• Digital Technology compatible with state data,
  voice and fiber networks
• Enhanced two-way radio communications
• Compliance with FCC frequency assignments.
• Digital equipment supported by vendors.

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Costs

• Projected DMW costs
• Original requests for the project was
  approximately 25 mil.
• Projected costs have changed since original
  request due to increased costs in construction
  materials and telecommunications equipment.
  Additional funding will be requested to complete
  the project.

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Technology

• DMW project upgrade has enabled the state to go
  from an analog network that is no longer being
  supported to a digital network
• DMW upgrade has also provided broadband services
  that were not available on the analog network.
• DMW upgrade has enabled the state to remain
  compliant with FCC regulations.
• DMW upgrade has enabled the state to have a radio
  network that can be used for statewide
  interoperability.

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Resources

• DMW project resources
• DoIT radio technical staff together with
  contractors work on the project
• DoIT is utilizing as many contractor resources as
  are available on state contracts
• DoIT radio technical staff also maintain day to
  day operations on two-way radio network and all
  facilities at radio sites.
• Additional resources could be required based on
  new services available with the new digital
  network.
• IVV services will be provided by DOIT quality
  assurance group.

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Goals for Next Review

• Updates on project can be provided on a quarterly
  basis or as required.
• Technical status updates plus fiscal updates can
  be made available
• Project Management Plan will be provided. Project
  was initiated in FY98 but will adhere to new
  certification standards.
• Goal for Wire NM project include
• Upgrade 8 to 10 radio sites in FY08
• Integrate state fiber, data, voice and radio
  networks.
• Provide broadband services for government and
  public education use.