[kictanet] Open Data - Where does it sit?

[Solomon Mbũrũ Kamau]

This is indeed a healthy discussion which I really appreciate.
However, as a layman, just as someone pointed out, what exactly is a
(open) data centre? And how does it differ to what NBK, KPLC(?),
Equity bank have?
Where the Kenya Govt Open Data is, sets a curios question: doesn't the
govt have plans to have it located locally? And if there are
challenged reeling, can't it be brought to the fore, so that we may
put our heads together and brainstorm?
The idea of some sections of the government classifying information
does not go well since the government is nopt an exclusive members
club.
If by what has been said, of Paul Kukubo 'sitting' on some resources,
then it would be prudent to look at the matter in a sober manner and
see how they can be put into good use.
And, if there are no plans for Kenya to have the data centres locally
based for the next three years, then why are we talking of Konza
(Malili) ICT City, which would be a perfect place for piloting this
DC?
A lot of deliberation needs to be made, to realize the establishment
of our own DC here.

My 2 cents.

On 13/07/2011, Michuki Mwangi <michuki.mwangi at gmail.com> wrote:
> Hi Robert,
>
> On 7/13/11 3:31 PM, robert yawe wrote:
>> Hi Michuki,
>>
>> Thank you for the information, please give us the following missing
>> information.
>>
>> 1) An Operators license from CCK - ISP, Mobile, etc
>>
>> I will follow up on the license requirements from CCK but out of
>> curiosity what license do UNON, KRA & NBK have
>> (http://www.tespok.co.ke/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=77&Itemid=92
>> <http://www.tespok.co.ke/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=77&Itemid=92>)
>> just
>> to get a better understanding of the entire process?
>>
>
> Unfortunately our agreement with our members does not permits me to
> disclose this information. As such, i would defer you to CCK or the
> members directly to get this information.
>
>> 2) Fill in the Membership forms
>>
>> What are the membership fees for application, monthly and annual?
>>
>
> Maybe i should have called them subscription forms and agreements. Fees
> are payable for on a monthly basis for KIXP peering services.
>
>> 3) Pay Services fees based on port speed required 10/100/1000 Mbps per
>> month
>>
>> What are the charges for the various bandwidth connections?
>>
>
> This is an administrative question that you would have to consult the
> Admin office directly to inquire.
>
> However according to information available on the TESPOK website its
> Kshs 30,000 for minimum entry which is 10Mbps.
>
>> 5) lease a circuit from KIXP back to your Premise
>>
>> Who are the available providers with nodes at KIXP and can provide the
>> backhaul?
>>
>
> Currently there are Jamii, KDN, TKL, Access Kenya, Wananchi Online and
> Safaricom. As i mentioned earlier - KIXP is carrier neutral facility.
> Any provider is welcome to build infrastructure to KIXP facilities if
> they are not there yet.
>
>> 6) Bring a Router to KIXP for connecting to other Members.
>>
>> What are the minimum requirements for the router apart from just BGP
>> capability?
>>
>
> In any network, the engineering team should have the skills to determine
> what router minimum specifications would be sufficient for the
> organizations peering needs and when upgrades are due etc.
>
> Therefore our specifications are based on what is necessary for
> efficient peering to take place. That requirement as per Internet
> Standards is BGP or multi-protocol BGP to support both IPv4 and IPv6.
>
> It also must have the right interface to connect to the switch at KIXP
> (Ethernet(fast) or SFP). The rest is the prerogative of the member.
>
>
> HTH,
>
> Michuki.
>
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