BN205: NBN Broadband Extension Project in Nepal - Detailed Plan

This document presents a comprehensive project plan for extending NBN (National Broadband Network) services within Nepal, aiming to provide reliable broadband access to households and businesses, including those in remote areas. The project, slated for completion within 18 weeks from its commencement on May 30, 2018, has a budget of $200,200. The plan details project requirements, including functional aspects like authentication and external interface security, and non-functional aspects like availability and reliability. Key team members and their roles, such as network analysts, project managers, and network engineers, are identified. The project scope is defined, outlining in-scope elements like broadband extension and high-speed internet, and out-of-scope elements like training and maintenance support. A work breakdown structure (WBS), Gantt chart, and network diagram are included to visualize project timelines and task dependencies. The document also addresses stakeholder analysis, communication plans, risk management strategies, ethical considerations, and quality control measures. Finally, Desklib offers a wealth of similar project plans and solved assignments to aid students in their academic pursuits.

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