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Preliminary Planning Report

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Student

Institution

Due Date 



Table of Contents

Background        

Work Break Down Structure (WBS)        

Conclusion        


Background

ABC University is launching a campus in South Africa to offer its courses. The university plans to implement a tele-presence capability in order to cut on travel costs for the trainers when the South Africa campus becomes operational. This project report presents the work breakdown structure, project schedule and feasibility assessment of the tele-presence project.  As such, it is important to outline the requirements and objectives of the project in order to ensure that all the university’s requirements are taken care of in the project from the onset of the project.

Requirements

Functional requirements

  1. Video Conferencing

The tele-presence system must allow users (trainers & students) to virtually communicate through video conferencing. These can be at different levels inclosing; group verses group video conferencing, individual versus individual video conferencing, and individual versus group video conferencing.

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The communication between the various class nodes should be seamless to allow simultaneous learning. The system should also have the capacity to log activities and record proceedings for evaluation and re-use purpose

  1. Instant messaging

The University also needs an avenue through which data and information can be sent and shared across various offices and the students. This is important in strengthening classroom learning through social interaction and discussions.  

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  1. Collaboration

The University also looks forward to having an avenue through which student’s projects will be effectively managed through team collaboration tools to ensure success and high performance. This is important when introducing diversity in student’s group projects and consultations.

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Non-functional requirements

  1. The system should be first enough with transmission speed of 1GBs to allow for seamless communication
  2. The system should have a wide memory for storage purpose, which is to be in terms of 1000s of terabits
  3. The system must have quality video and audio devices to enhance presentation
  4. The system should elegant and easy to use User interface design
  5. The system’s servers must have high reliability and downtime of less than 30 minutes

Technical requirements

1.

Product infrastructure

Resource, Computers & accessories

Display units

Conference room furniture

Communication accessories such as servers, networking equipment and other electronics

Software

2.  

Project Team

A development team comprised of University’s System engineering department and company ABC  

3.

Development Environment

The resources required to set up the project’s office and working environment  

Objectives

From the requirements above, the project’s objectives will be:

  1. To develop 10 virtual class rooms with each supporting a set of 4 class rooms from different locations
  2. To set up a reliable server to host the tele-presence system (dedicated server)
  3. To build comprehensive network architecture to allow for effective communication of various network resources
  4. To develop communication tools to compliment the video conferencing tool namely;  the instant messaging and collaboration tool.

Project Team

In order to develop a comprehensive Work breakdown structure and schedules, the project team must be adequately identified to suit the project. The anticipated project team for the tele-presence project is as follows;

Role

Responsibility

Skill

Experience & Education

Vice Chancellor - (CEO)

In charge of entire University and provides the ultimate decisions on the project.

Decision-making skills
Administrative skills

The operational Vice Chancellor (Selection is by default)

Project Manager

Project objectives, milestones, admin policies, and time, cost, and performance constraints

Leadership, conflict resolution, communication

A minimum of 10 years working experience in as a project manager and with                                                       B.S Computer Science or Computer Engineering

Head Of Engineering

Requirements Engineering
Supervising the design
Issues final approval

Systems thinking
Leadership skills

20 years of experience
(At least 10 years of leadership experience)
M.S In Engineering

           Chief Hardware Engineer


Testing and Evaluation of physical parts

hardware design            hardware system integration

At least 5 years of experience                                     B.S Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, or Materials preferred)

                        Mechanical Engineer

Implement the network infrastructure

hardware design            hardware system integration

At least 2 years of experience                                     B.S Mechanical Engineering

                        Electrical Engineer

Developing and installing system electrical components

hardware design            hardware system integration

At least 2 years of experience                                     B.S Electrical Engineering

           Chief Software Engineer

Testing and evaluation of all software packages

software design
Analyzing information

At least 5 years of programming experience          B.S Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Electrical Engineering

                        Software Engineer

Develops the software and database needed for every system function

Software design
Analyzing information

At least 2 years of experience                                     B.S Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or  Computer Science

                        Network Engineer

Implement the network infrastructure

Problem solving
LAN knowledge
Network troubleshoot

At least 2 years of experience                                     B.S Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or  Computer Science                                                     CCNA, CCNP, A+ Computer Maintenance, and Security+ certified

Head Of Production

Oversees all system production
Supervising production team

Systems thinking
Leadership skills              production insight

20 years of experience
(At least 10 years of leadership experience)
M.S In Engineering

           Deployment Manager

managing system deployment

overall system knowledge   subsystem integration

At least 5 years of experience                                     B.S Engineering

                        Software Deployment

Installing all necessary software packages onto APT

Software design
Analyzing information

At least 2 years of experience                                     B.S Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or  Computer Science

                        Hardware Deployment

Installing all necessary hardware parts

hardware design            hardware system integration

At least 2 years of experience                                     B.S Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering

Head Of Finance

Oversees finances, procurement, and funding
Supervising Budgeting, accounting, and acquisition team

Systems thinking
Leadership skills              financial planning insight

20 years of experience
(At least 10 years of leadership experience)
M.S In Economics, Engineering, or MBA

           Budgeting & Accounting Manager

Manage project budget

Resources and personnel management

At least 5 years of experience                                     B.S Economics, Engineering, or MBA

                        Payroll Accountant

Manages payroll fiscal services.

Financial tracking/managing software problem solving

10+ years as C.P.A.(Certified Public Accountant)

                        Fund Allocation Accountant

Allocates funds to project activities

Financial tracking/managing software problem solving

10+ years as C.P.A.(Certified Public Accountant)

           Acquisition Manager

Oversees all system procurement and acquisition

Resources and personnel management

At least 5 years of experience                                     B.S Economics, Engineering, or MBA

                        Acquisition Agent

Provides necassary materials,parts and services for system design and operattion.

Financial tracking/managing software problem solving

3 years experience                                                        B.S or B.A from accredited unniversity

Head Of Operations and
Maintenance

Oversees overall operations and mantenance of APT system

Systems thinking
Leadership skills                        city infrastructure

20 years of experience
(At least 10 years of leadership experience)
B.S In Engineering, Science, or Administration

           Chief of Operations

Oversees day-to-day operation of APT

Systems thinking
Leadership skills                        city infrastructure

At least 10 years experience in operations manager position

                        System Monitor

Ensure normal system operation
Ensure system security

computer systems knowledge

2 years working experience in technical field

           Chief of Maintenance

Oversees day-to-day maintenance of APT

Systems thinking
Leadership skills                        city infrastructure

At least 10 years experience in maintenance manager position

                        Maintenance Technician

Checks the system status and perform necessary maintence and apply system updates

Mechanical problem solving

5 years experience in maintenance or technician position

                        Network Technician

Troubleshoot network issues

Problem solving
LAN knowledge
Network troubleshoot

At least 2 years of experience                                     A.S from accredited community college                                                 CCNA, CCNP, A+ Computer Maintenance, and Security+ certified

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