Hi Folks, The international component of NGI is up for grabs. It would be great for New Zealand if as many capable ISPs as possible put in competitive bids. Due date for proposals is 7 June. While I cannot find the document on the MoRST site, it is available from GETS, ICN reference GM013391.

From the doc:

"This document describes the requirements for the lease of managed international network services for the New Zealand Advanced Network. These requirements have been developed following a review of responses to an earlier request (April, 2005) by the Project for an International Connectivity Service The Project may also consider: . Offers for the purchase or lease of individual network components only. These may then be used by the Project to provide its own international network services. . Any alternative network solutions that offer improved cost, performance or other benefits. The Project welcomes innovative solutions or enhancements, including sponsored capacity for R+E purposes." Cheers, Jon