KAZRENA: Kazakhstan Research & Education Networking Association - Enhancing National Development
KAZRENA, founded in 2001, serves as a non-commercial organization aiming to advance education and science in Kazakhstan by establishing a national research network. Led by Dr. Boris Japarov, the association bridges the digital gap through infrastructure development and network services, benefiting various educational institutions and research centers across the country.
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Kazakhstan Research & Education Networking Association Prof., Dr. Boris JAPAROV Director General www.kazrena.kz bjapar@kazrena.kz
Main info KAZRENA is a union of legal entities in the form of association, registered on August 3, 2001 KAZRENA is a non-commercial organization The goal of the Association is coordination of activities and consolidation of efforts of the Association members in facilitating the development of a single national research network to raise the level of education and science, develop the principles of information society, and embed the country in global information space
Mission To bridge the digital divide in the country through the development of a single research network infrastructure, providing the growing set of major science projects and initiatives with dedicated bandwidth and other advanced network capabilities. Core Activity KAZRENA provides centers, libraries, museums and other non-government organizations with broadband connection and other network services, bringing new network applications to all levels of educational use. Universities, colleges, research
Governance structure GENERAL MEETING OF THE ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS AUDITING COMMISSION EXECUTIVE BOARD HEIs, RESEARCH CENTRES MEMBERS OF THE ASSOCIATION
Infrastructure KAZRENA operates the IP network with its head NOC in Almaty and regional NOCs in 16 largest cities of Kazakhstan. The NOCs, equipped with up-to-date CISCO network inventory, provide users with broadband connection. Head and regional NOCs are interconnected through f/o lines using IP VPN. External 500 Mbps bandwidth is provided through f/o lines of Kazakhtelecom and Vympelcom.
Users (top 10) Institution Bandwidth 160 Mbps 120 Mbps 100 Mbps 88 Mbps 52 Mbps 50 Mbps 50 Mbps 40 Mbps 32 Mbps 30 Mbps Aktobe State University Pavlodar State University South Kazakhstan State University East Kazakhstan State Technical University Eurasian National University Karagandy State University Kazakh State Teacher Training Institute Aktobe State Pedagogic Institute Atyrau Oil & Gas Institute Turan University
Network speed Speed Mbps 1,121 Gbps 1200 1000 800 600 500 Mbps 400 200 45 Mbps 100 Mbps 1,256 Mbps 0 April 2003 April 2009 April 2010 April 2012 April 2013
Primary services Broadband connection Access to GEANT Providing IPv6 addresses & IPv6 trainings Distance learning platform & Videoconferencing IP telephony Access to local & global educational e-resources National GRID Eduroam Projecting & installing f/o lines throughout the country Network management & monitoring Republican Inter-University e-Library
Additional services Issuing ISIC/ITIC cards for local students & teachers University access monitoring systems Publishing & printing equipment (digital press systems) Corridor printing Academic tours Organizing IT school competitions Public website development & administration
Current problems POLITICAL. Relationship with the Ministry of Education & Science 3 meetings with the Vice-Minister of Education & Science have been organized within last six months The meetings have resulted in the vice-minister M.K. Orunkhanov s agreement to supervise CAREN Project in Kazakhstan Minister B.T. Zhumagulov praised KAZRENA activity (13.12.2012 .) Universities do not show active interest in GEANT FINANCIAL Significant (2x) tariff difference between CAREN and Kazakhtelecom (diagram 2) Universities in Almaty leave KAZRENA due to non-competitiveness of CAREN tariffs for 2013. Income decreased appreciably
CAREN & Kazakhtelecom price comparison CAREN Kazakhtelecom Cost of 1 Mbps 120 110 110 110 110 100 103 103 80 71 71 60 63 58 58 40 33 20 0 Q1 2012 Q2 2012 Q3 2012 Q4 2012 Q1 2013 Q2 2013 Quarter, Year
Current problems TECHNICAL KAZRENA F/O infrastructure still weak, despite laying 12 km of cables in 2012. Commercial ISPs F/O line owners are a tough competition High cost of laying f/o lines (5 000.00 Euros for 1 km). ADMINISTRATIVE NRENs are not involved in CAREN decision-making mechanism. No real partnership between CAREN management and NRENs. Management goals do not comply with NRENs interests.
Proposals 1. Promote rapprochement and mutual understanding between EC s CAREN2 Project Department and the Ministry of Education & Science of Kazakhstan 2. Conduct extensive informational and expository work among Universities concerning the advantages of connection to GEANT network 3. Stir up bilateral & multilateral cooperation with Central Asian NRENs 4. Strive for conformity of CAREN2 management model with objectives and problems of Central Asian NRENs 5. Revise the items of expenditure of CAREN2 budget in order to guarantee Central Asian NRENs equal commitment degree to Project realization
