Conference Plenary
DAY 1 - MONDAY - 2nd December 2019
Venue: Room IT13, Building Block A, Pacific-Japan ICT Centre; USP, Suva
08:00-08:55: Registration
09:00: Welcome and Opening Remarks
- Mr Fred Christopher, Manager, Pacific Islands Telecommunications Association & PacNOG
- Mr Kisione Finau, Director ITS, University of the South Pacific
09:10: ICANN Update
- Savenaca Vocea, Vice President Engagement Oceania, ICANN
- Abstract: A presentation to share some of the high interest
topics currently discussed in ICANN. Hear how to participate and
engage in ICANN processes.
- Presentation Slides
09:35: APNIC Update
- Che-Hoo Cheng, Infrastructure & Development Director, APNIC
- Abstract: A presentation to share some of the high
interest topics currently discussed in APNC, in particular of the IP
Addressing policies and allocations, and the APNIC Academy. Hear how
to participate and engage in APNIC processes and academy.
- Presentation Slides
10:00: Routeviews: The BGP Collector for Today's Network Operator and Researcher
- Dr Philip Smith, Senior Network Engineer, NSRC
- Abstract: This presentation describes RouteViews and how
it can be useful as a network diagnosis tool for today's network
operators, as well as provide valuable analysis data for network
researchers.
- Presentation Slides
10:30: Morning Break
- Group Photograph
- Refreshments
11:00: Keeping Local Traffic Local by Doing Local Peering
- Che-Hoo Cheng, Infrastructure & Development Director, APNIC
- Abstract: To help Internet development with faster and
cheaper Internet access in Pacific Islands which have multiple
network operators, it is essential to keep local traffic local by
doing local peering. In this talk, the speaker will talk about the
concept of peering and the benefits of local peering. He will also
talk about the roles of Internet exchange Points (IXPs) to
facilitate easier local peering and will share his experience in
operating an IXP.
- Presentation Slides
11:30: Contents and Benefits of local caching
- Matt Jansen, Edge Strategy Manager, FACEBOOK
- Abstract: This presentation is to share on best practices on
serving content & the benefits of local caching.
12:00: Life of a QR code. To scan or not to scan, that is the
question?
- Warren Finch, Senior Network Analyst / Technical Trainer, APNIC
- Abstract: An overview of QR codes, what makes up a QR code,
and Proof of Concept on ways that it can be used, maliciously or
otherwise. The presentation discusses the use of QR Codes and where it
could be used maliciously. Including a review of Kali Linux and the
Social Engineering Toolkit to send phishing emails. Then demonstration
of the QRLJacking toolkit to hijack a whatsApp login. Then finally
looking at the technical specifications of QR codes and some of the
newer security features of the Q Platform
- Presentation Slides
12:30: Lunch Break
14:00: Campus networks expectations and challenges - USP
- Edwin Sandys, Manager Ent. Systems & Network Infrastructure, IT Services, University of the South Pacific
- Abstract: USPNet is a USP owned Wide Area Network (WAN), a
private network purely for USP use and incorporating an array of local
area networks, server and management systems throughout its 12 member
countries in the Pacific Island, connected by a 5MHz IP Satellite
based technology. Services include distance learning, educational and
administrative services throughout its 12 member countries, students
and staff access to interactive audio tutorials, communications by
e-mail and access to the World Wide Web, online MIS and banner
applications, watch a live Video multicast, access multimedia material
via Server downloads and live video conferences (and tutoring). This
presentation aims to update audience on the USPNet and discuss
experiences and significant developments in the design and operations,
with some typical demands, and case issue scenarios of this network
spread over 12 countries and serving a total population of over ten
thousand students and staff.
- Presentation Slides
14:30: Overview of growing Network Connections via the FINTEL
Landing Stations + Regional Telecommunications Hub
- Filipe Tukana Gauna, Engineer IP & IT Systems, FINTEL
- Abstract: FINTEL is the submarine cable landing station
operator and regional carrier in FIJI, celebrating its centennial
this year and being in existence before any other country in the
South Pacific become landing standings. Initially connecting Fiji to
New Zealand, Australia and the USA as early as 1902, today more
cable schemes are now connected via FINTEL, with the Southern Cross
Cable and NEXT being the major player, and other direct cables to
Vanuatu, Tonga, Samoa. With more Pacific Island countries to be
connected, this presentation will share on the growing traffic
trends for Fiji and the Pacific, and the network developments and
operations required, challenges, experiences, in particular with the
emerging digital transformation of SMEs, governments, the growth of
edge intelligences, CDNs and cloud, and national digital economy
vision-missions. This presentation will also discuss anticipations
with the role of FINTEL as a connectivity hub that has resulted from
the landing of the new cable schemes connecting via FINTEL.
- Presentation Slides
15:00: Network Modernisation, design and operational considerations and challenges
- Jashneel Kumar, Manager Data Networks & Services, VODAFONE FIJI
- Abstract: To share on case presentation for the Vodafone
Fiji's network modernization, the demand and emerging
considerations, implementations and challenges. Key areas to discuss
include Network Capacity Upgrades, the Introduction of IoT and
Smarts, and ISP Connectivity - Peering and Transit preferences
- Presentation Slides
15:30: Tea Break
16:00: Tutorial: Introduction to Network Design and Operations
- Dr Philip Smith, Senior Network Engineer, NSRC
- Abstract: This presentation introduces the key topics and
best practices for the PacNOG 25 Campus Network Design &
Operations Workshop.
- Presentation Slides
16:30: Routing & Route Origin Validation Workshop
- Warren Finch, APNIC
- Abstract: This presentation introduces the key topics of the
Routing & Route Origin Validation Workshop
- Presentation Slides
17:05: End of Conference
17:30-19:00: Welcome Reception
- Venue: Catering Area, Building B, Pacific-Japan ICT Centre
- Drinks and Canapes, Social Networking and Technology Activity
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