Extending NBN in Nepal: Project Management

The paper mainly reflects on the extension of NBL within Nepal in order to provide proper broadband service for the houses as well as business. It is identified that the main goal of the organization is provide proper facility of internet connection to the people.

Running head: PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Assignment 2: Extending NBN in Nepal
Name of the Student
Name of the University
Author’s Note

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Executive Summary
The paper mainly reflects on the extension of NBL within Nepal in order to provide proper
broadband service for the houses as well as business. It is identified that the main goal of the
organization is provide proper facility of internet connection to the people. It is assumed that the
entire project will be successfully get executed within the timeframe of 18 weeks by assuming that
the project will be commenced on 30th May 2018. The budget that is needed for finishing the entire
project successfully will be around $200, 200. In addition to this, the paper discusses number of
challenges that are associated with the project. It is found that the recommendations are provided
in this paper helps in resolving the security challenges that are associated with the project.

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Table of Contents
1. Clear outline......................................................................................................................................3
2. Project requirements.........................................................................................................................3
3. Project team members......................................................................................................................4
4. Project plan.......................................................................................................................................4
4.1 Project scope...............................................................................................................................4
4.2 Work breakdown structure..........................................................................................................5
4.3 Estimate time for the project.......................................................................................................5
4.4 Determine resource need for the project....................................................................................7
4.5 Gantt chart and Network Diagram...............................................................................................9
4.6 Estimate project cost.................................................................................................................10
4.7 Quality plan...............................................................................................................................11
4.8 Stakeholder analysis..................................................................................................................12
4.9 Communication plan..................................................................................................................12
4.10 Project risk management.........................................................................................................13
4.11 Project deployment.................................................................................................................14
5. Key ethical issues.............................................................................................................................15
6. Project handover.............................................................................................................................15
7. Project sign off.................................................................................................................................15
8. Post project review and recommendations.....................................................................................15
Bibliography.........................................................................................................................................16

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1. Clear outline
NBN is one of the government owned Australian corporation that is mainly tasked to
design, build as well as operate the broadband network as one of the monopoly wholesale providers
of broadband. It is identified that NBN aims to extend its services of broadband in Nepal so that the
households as well as business of Nepal does not face internet connection issue. The services of
broadband will be provided not only in the cities of Nepal but also in the areas that are too far from
the cities. The project that is mainly undertaken for extending NBN in Nepal will be completed
successfully within the time-period of 18 weeks if the project will be commenced on 30 th May 2018.
The assumed end of the project will be around 2-10-18. The objectives of the project are reflected
below:
 To extend broadband services in Nepal
 To provide high speed of internet connection
2. Project requirements
The requirements of the project “extension of NBN in Nepal include number of functional
and non-functional requirements that are generally reflected in the table below:
Functional requirements
The functional requirements of the project are as follows:
Authentication: The organization must provide the authentication facility to the users so
that only authorized users can be able to get within the network thus avoiding unauthorised access.
External interface: Firewall must be used for obstructing any type of security issues for
securing the network from various types of attacks.
Historical data: The NBN must provide the facility of historical data access so that
information as well as details can be accessed by the authorized users whenever needed.
Non-functional requirements
The non-functional requirements are as follows:
Availability: NBN must provide 24x7 service of internet connection for the business as well
as for household uses.
Reliability: Reliable broadband service must be provided by NBN in Nepal so that the
customers can trust the service.

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Performance: NBN must provide high internet connection speed for fulfilling the demands of
the customers and providing them proper satisfaction.
3. Project team members
The team members who are involved within the project are listed the table below with their
expertise and skills.
Team members Expertise
Network analyst Network analyst helps in creating layout,
installing as well as maintaining the entire
network.
Project manager The project planner is the person who takes
the responsibility of executing, maintaining as
well as planning the project effectively.
Project planner They are the person who generally takes the
responsibility of tracking, planning as well as
assuming the need of resources for the project.
Workers The workers generally carry out functions that
are required to be performed for extending
NBN in Nepal.
Network administrator They generally take the responsibility of
repairing, upgrading as well as maintaining the
network. In addition to this, they take the
responsibility for fining as well as diagnosing
issues.
Network engineer They help in implementing, supporting as well
as developing the communication network for
the project.
4. Project plan
4.1 Project scope
The scope of the project is categorized into in-scope and out-scope:
In-scope: Project in-scope includes:
 Extending the broadband service in Nepal

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 Providing fastest internet connection
 24x7 facility of internet connection
 Developing connection by utilizing cable
Out-scope: Project out-scope includes:
 Excluding training service
 Excluding maintenance support from this project
4.2 Work breakdown structure
Figure 1: WBS
(Source: Created by Author)
4.3 Estimate time for the project
The time that is required for extending NBN in Nepal would be around 18wks. The duration
that is needed for completing each of the activities are provided below:
Task Name Duration Start Finish
Extending NBN in Nepal 18 wks. Wed 30-05-
18
Tue 02-10-
18
Initiation 1.2 wks. Wed 30-05-
18
Wed 06-06-
18
Developing business case 2 days Wed 30-05-
18
Thu 31-05-
18

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Undertaking cost-benefit analysis 1 day Fri 01-06-18 Fri 01-06-18
Establishing project charter 1 day Mon 04-06-
18
Mon 04-06-
18
Appointment of team members 2 days Tue 05-06-18 Wed 06-06-
18
Planning 2.8 wks. Thu 07-06-
18
Tue 26-06-
18
Arrangement of meeting 3 days Thu 07-06-
18
Mon 11-06-
18
Meeting with the clients 2 days Tue 12-06-18 Wed 13-06-
18
Developing plan for the project 2 days Thu 14-06-
18 Fri 15-06-18
Resource and financial plan 3 days Mon 18-06-
18
Wed 20-06-
18
Quality analysis 1 day Thu 21-06-
18
Thu 21-06-
18
Risk management plan 2 days Fri 22-06-18 Mon 25-06-
18
Communication plan 1 day Tue 26-06-18 Tue 26-06-
18
Analysis 1.6 wks. Fri 29-06-18 Tue 10-07-
18
Project requirements analysis 3 days Fri 29-06-18 Tue 03-07-
18
Analysis resources of the project 2 days Wed 04-07-
18
Thu 05-07-
18
Analyzing budget of the project 3 days Fri 06-07-18 Tue 10-07-
18
Development 4.2 wks. Wed 11-07-
18
Wed 08-08-
18
Selection of hardware and software 6 days Wed 11-07-
18
Wed 18-07-
18

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Designing network 12 days Thu 19-07-
18 Fri 03-08-18
Procuring raw materials 3 days Mon 06-08-
18
Wed 08-08-
18
Implementation 5 wks. Thu 09-08-
18
Wed 12-09-
18
Hardware installation 5 days Thu 09-08-
18
Wed 15-08-
18
Developing connection using cables 18 days Thu 16-08-
18
Mon 10-09-
18
Installation of software 2 days Tue 11-09-18 Wed 12-09-
18
Testing 1.4 wks. Thu 13-09-
18 Fri 21-09-18
Undertaking white box testing 4 days Thu 13-09-
18
Tue 18-09-
18
Conducting black box testing 3 days Wed 19-09-
18 Fri 21-09-18
Closure 1.4 wks. Mon 24-09-
18
Tue 02-10-
18
Delivery of the project 1 day Mon 24-09-
18
Mon 24-09-
18
Sign off the project 1 day Tue 25-09-18 Tue 25-09-
18
Documenting project 5 days Wed 26-09-
18
Tue 02-10-
18
4.4 Determine resource need for the project
The needed resources for the project include:
Hardware: The hardware that are required for extending NBN are as follows:
 Monitor
 4GB RAM

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 ISDN internet connection
 2.93 dual core process of Intel Xenon
Software: The needed software are as follows:
 Oracle enterprise edition 11g
 Other software like Microsoft office suite
 Server
Human resources: The needed human resources are as follows:
 Network analyst
 Project manager
 Project planner
 Workers
 Network administrator
 Network Engineer

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4.5 Gantt chart and Network Diagram
Figure 2: Gantt chart
(Source: Created by Author)

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Figure 3: Network diagram
(Source: Created by Author)
4.6 Estimate project cost
The estimated cost for extending NBN in Nepal is around $200,200. The cost that is needed
for executing of the project is reflected through the table that is provided below:
WBS Task Name Duration Cost
0 Extending NBN in Nepal 18 wks. $200,200.00
1 Initiation 1.2 wks. $3,600.00
1.1 Developing business case 2 days $960.00
1.2 Undertaking cost-benefit analysis 1 day $400.00
1.3 Establishing project charter 1 day $480.00
1.4 Appointment of team members 2 days $1,760.00
2 Planning 2.8 wks. $7,360.00
2.1 Arrangement of meeting 3 days $1,440.00
2.2 Meeting with the clients 2 days $800.00
2.3 Developing plan for the project 2 days $960.00
2.4 Resource and financial plan 3 days $1,200.00
2.5 Quality analysis 1 day $400.00
2.6 Risk management plan 2 days $1,680.00
2.7 Communication plan 1 day $880.00

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3 Analysis 1.6 wks. $9,440.00
3.1 Project requirements analysis 3 days $3,600.00
3.2 Analysis resources of the project 2 days $3,200.00
3.3 Analyzing budget of the project 3 days $2,640.00
4 Development 4.2 wks. $75,480.00
4.1 Selection of hardware and software 6 days $63,000.00
4.2 Designing network 12 days $10,080.00
4.3 Procuring raw materials 3 days $2,400.00
5 Implementation 5 wks. $93,000.00
5.1 Hardware installation 5 days $6,000.00
5.2 Developing connection using cables 18 days $51,000.00
5.3 Installation of software 2 days $36,000.00
6 Testing 1.4 wks. $5,480.00
6.1 Undertaking white box testing 4 days $3,200.00
6.2 Conducting black box testing 3 days $2,280.00
7 Closure 1.4 wks. $5,840.00
7.1 Delivery of the project 1 day $1,160.00
7.2 Sign off the project 1 day $480.00
7.3 Documenting project 5 days $4,200.00
4.7 Quality plan
The checklist for the quality plan is provided below:
Quality item Verification
Yes No
Proper plan for managing the
project is created?
Yes ---
Does the quality metrics is
approved for the project?
Yes ----
The approved metrics are both
controllable or reportable?
Yes ----
Does the quality plan of the
project is accessible for the
stakeholders?
----- No

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Does proper document is
created for the project?
Yes -----
4.8 Stakeholder analysis
Stakeholder Power Interest
Network analyst Low High
Project manager High High
Project planner High High
Workers Low High
Network administrator High High
Network engineer High High
Figure 4: Stakeholder analysis
(Source: Created by Author)
4.9 Communication plan
Audience Messages Vehicle Frequency Responsibility
Project planner Provides details
about status of
the project.
Email, face to
face
Monthly Project Planner
Team members The project
manager
provides
Face to face Once Project manager

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appropriate
details about
the project
objective and
scope
Project
managers
Information
about the
technical
challenges and
issues are
shared
Face to face,
Email
Weekly Network engineer
and network
administrator
4.10 Project risk management
Risk Description Impact Probability Responsibility Mitigation
Improper
schedule
estimation
If the
schedule that
is estimated
is not proper
then the
project
manager
faces
difficulty in
completing
the project.
High High Project planner It is quite
important to
estimate the
project quite
effectively.
Shortfall of
budget
If the budget
of the project
is not
appropriately
track then
financial
issues may
occur.
High High Financial
manager
Earned value
analysis must
be
undertaken
Technical
challenges
The technical
challenges
High High Network
administrator
It is very
much

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can occur due
to
inappropriate
connection.
necessary to
create proper
connection.
Inappropriate
management
Due to
improper
experience, it
is quite
difficult for
the project
manager to
manage the
project.
Medium Medium Hr. manager Skilled and
experienced
project
managers
must be hired
for the
project.
4.11 Project deployment
The steps that are generally required to be performed for managing the deployment of the
project are listed in the table below:
Task Name
Development
Selection of hardware and software
Designing network
Procuring raw materials
Implementation
Hardware installation
Developing connection using cables
Installation of software
Testing
Undertaking white box testing
Conducting black box testing
5. Key ethical issues
The ethical issues that are mainly associated with extension of NBN are as follows:

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Data loss: If the stored data get lost due to any type of technical issue then it can generally
arise ethical issues.
Unauthorized access: If any unauthorized users enters the network then it generally causes
data and information hacking that further causes ethical issues.
6. Project handover
Objectives Status
Does proper documentation is made?
Does the sign off from the project stakeholders
is done?
Does the project handover is completed?
7. Project sign off
Stakeholders Signatures
Network analyst <Please Fill>
Project manager <Please Fill>
Project planner <Please Fill>
Workers <Please Fill>
Network administrator <Please Fill>
Network engineer <Please Fill>
8. Post project review and recommendations
The project “extension of NBN” in Nepal will get completed within 18weeks. It is identified
that due to this project, the people of Nepal will get proper service of internet connection for their
houses as well as business. In addition to the advantages, it is identified that number of ethical
issues are mainly associated with the project. The identified ethical issues within the project can be
properly be resolved by utilizing methods that are as follows:
Proper facility of authentication: Proper facility of authentication must be provided in order
to avoid unauthorized access of data and information.
Firewall: The firewall facility is provided for avoiding entry within the network for minimizing
different types of security challenges.

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