The Network of Excellence in Internet Science aims to achieve a deeper multidisciplinary understanding of the Internet as a societal and technological artefact. More information: http://internet-science.eu/ Twitter: @i_scienceEU

1. IBBT multi-disciplinar view
Kick-off Meeting
Brussels, 21-22 December 2011
Sofie Verbrugge (IBBT)
Network of
FP7-ICT-2011.1.6-288021 EINS Excellence in
Internet Science

2. Research angels and stakeholders
solving practical project question
User Business
perspective perspective
Practical questions
where theoretical background is needed
involving different stakeholders
Technical Policy/regulatory
perspective perspective
EINS Kick-off Meeting Brussels, December 21-22, 2011

3. Example project
IBBT ICON-TERRAIN
Business model with
Expected uptake? dedicated infrastructure
Willingness to pay? provider vs others
FttH deployment in Belgian city?
telecom operators, vendors,
city, utility companies, etc.
Technical choices Problem with state aid?
for access and in- Position of the city?
house networks
EINS Kick-off Meeting Brussels, December 21-22, 2011

4. IBBT’s research organization
structured in 5 research departments
EINS Kick-off Meeting Brussels, December 21-22, 2011

5. Understanding the broadband market
is the goal of our work
View on position
of each actor
Impact of
competition and
uncertain changes
?
EINS Kick-off Meeting Brussels, December 21-22, 2011

6. Improving the evaluation model
by combining top-down and bottom-up approaches
Top-down
- social science
- macroeconomics
? Bottom-up
- cost modeling
- game theory
- real options
EINS Kick-off Meeting Brussels, December 21-22, 2011

7. Cases in multiple application domains
help in getting a broader view
optical access intelligent transport systems
eHealth Internet on trains media smart grids
EINS Kick-off Meeting Brussels, December 21-22, 2011