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Architecture of the Network

Figure 2  Architecture of the Network

 IPLC (International Private Leased circuit) – 4/8 Mbps
 Internet Connectivity: 2 Mbps initially, scalable up to 4 Mbps for off-line access to Tele-education
lectures
 Space Segment: Half Transponder initially, One and a half transponder later
 Customization of Tele-education and Tele-medicine application software in French, Arabic &
Portuguese
 Digital Library and content generation support two Conferences

 Special lectures from eminent/expert guest faculty from various fields from TCIL studio in New
Delhi.

Innovation involved
This program involves virtual class room learning in point to multipoint mode. One professor based in one of
the leading universities of India is able to interact on real time basis with students in 48 countries
simultaneously. These students can ask their questions and get their doubts clarified on a real time basis. All
the lectures are recorded so that the students can access them at their leisure as well.

From healthcare perspective also it is unique wherein doctors in 48 hospital across Africa can be helped with
capacity building in terms of special cases and Continued Medical Education.

It also provides an opportunity to the Heads of the states of 48 Nations of Africa to interact with one another
with the aid of Audio Visual medium, in a completely secured environment.
Role of ICT in enabling this project

Major portion of this project involves use of ICT technology in a big way, including the State of the Art
technologies in the domain of education software and Healthcare software.

 Satellite Hub Station
 VSATs in 169 locations in Africa
 Data Center and Studio Set up in TCIL HQ
 Data Center at the Satellite Hub Station

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