Bandwidth Management and Optimisation: Briefing packs, workshop materials and information resources
Information briefing packs are available from INASP to support institutions working in the areas of bandwidth management and optimisation (BMO). In particular these materials have been designed to target specific stakeholders and staff within target institutions. These materials are all available to download as PDF files for local printing. In addition, on request INASP may be able to supply printed copies of these materials. For further information contact the INASP training manager - Martin Belcher
Briefing packs and information resources
Executive and senior managers BMO briefing information pack:
- BMO briefing sheet for senior managers [
MS Word (98kb), 
PDF (59kb)] - BMO challenges and solutions presentation for senior managers [
MS Powerpoint (94kb), PDF (30kb)]
ICT management and staff BMO briefing information pack:
- BMO briefing sheet for ICT staff [ MS Word (104kb), PDF (37kb)]
- BMO challenges and solutions presentation for ICT managers and staff [ MS Powerpoint (91kb), PDF (26kb)]
General information and reference resources:
- Full text report on "Optimising Internet Bandwidth in Developing Country Higher Education" [Multiple PDF files]
- INASP 4-page InfoBrief on "Optimising Internet Bandwidth in Developing Country Higher Education" [ PDF English, PDF Français, PDF Español]
Reference handbook:
How to accelerate your Internet: A Practical Guide to Bandwidth Management and Optimization using Open Source Software
A BMO handbook: For further information, a full text download, or to order a copy, please click here.
Workshop materials available to download:
The following workshop materials and associated documents are available to freely download. You will need to complete a simple registration form to access the materials. The form is just so that we can keep a track on the interest in these materials, so as to better meet the information need in this area.
- BMO policy development workshop materials -
English / Français - Network traffic and analysis workshop materials - English / Français
- Web caching workshop materials - Manual
- Traffic shaping using BWM tools - Manual / Exercises
It is hoped that these materials can be used to help build the case of bandwidth management and optimisation, as reference materials for training and learning, as well as providing useful sources of information and suggestions for effective BMO.