Ooredoo SD-WAN Scope of Work V2.0
Ooredoo SD-WAN Scope of Work V2.0
DOC #: 014
Quote #: 001
Preparation Date: 21st August 2023
Version: 2.0
Status: first version
Document Revision History
NCINGA Technical
1.0 21st August 2023 First release
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NCINGA Technical
2.0 21st August 2023 First release
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1. Contents
1. Introduction 5
1.1 Organization Profile 5
1.2 Executive Summary 5
1.3 Document Purpose 6
1.4 Scope and Objective 6
1.5 Solution Overview 6
2. Project Description 9
2.1 Service Deliverables 9
2.2 Deliverables 9
2.3 Product Summary 9
2.4 Project Schedule 9
2.5 Project Contact Information 11
2.6 General Assumptions 11
3. Roles and Responsibilities 12
3.1 General 12
3.1.1 NCINGA shall be responsible for the following: 12
3.1.2 OOREDOO shall be responsible for the following: 13
4. Project Management 13
4.1 NCINGA shall be responsible for the following: 13
4.2 OOREDOO shall be responsible for the following: 14
5. Delivery of Bill of Material 14
5.1 NCINGA shall be responsible for the following: 14
5.2 OOREDOO shall be responsible for the following: 14
6. Site Readiness Document (SRD) 14
6.1 NCINGA shall be responsible for the following: 14
6.2 OOREDOO shall be responsible for the following: 15
Deliverables: 15
7. Basis of Design 15
7.1 NCINGA shall be responsible for the following: 15
7.2 OOREDOO shall be responsible for the following: 15
Deliverables: 16
8. Network Ready for Use (NRFU) 16
8.1 NCINGA shall be responsible for the following: 16
8.2 OOREDOO shall be responsible for the following: 16
Deliverables: 16
9. Completion of SOW 16
9.1 Change Management Process 17
10. NCINGA References 18
11. Document Sign Off 18
12. Service Level Agreement (SLA) 19
11.1 Definition of Fault Category 20
11.2 Problem Reporting Process 20
11.3 Problem Escalation Procedure 20
11.4 Supplier Contact Details 21
1. Introduction
1.1 Organization Profile
NCINGA, a company incorporated in Singapore, has expanded its wings to the Region with value added
distribution and professional services. While the company grows with believing in data and connecting
them to gain meaningful insights, we also bring in the world-renowned products and solutions to solve
the issues you face around data disconnect and real time data.
As a true solution provider, we provide the below mentioned services beyond just simple product
distribution and logistics. In the era of the cloud, where Big-data, Mobility and Internet of things are
reshaping the way companies do business, it is of immense importance for companies to integrate
internally and externally connecting sensors, partners, and customers with information Systems in real
time to gain the competitive advantage.
With our experience in real time software and carrier grade DNA’s, we take pride in delivering services
related to cloud infrastructure, NFV and SDN. We believe in bringing in the programmability and
virtualization into networks to make it more agile, efficient, and smart. We thrive at maintaining high
caliber networks and related devices providing both onsite and remote support. While the development
teams are enriched with best of the breed programmers, the core infrastructure team comprises CCIE
certified network engineers experienced in service provider and enterprise environments.
Fortinet offers an SD-WAN (Software-Defined Wide Area Network) solution known as Fortinet Secure SD-
WAN. SD-WAN technology enables organizations to create secure, reliable, and efficient wide area
networks by leveraging software-defined networking principles.
Fortinet's Secure SD-WAN solution combines networking and security features into a unified platform,
providing enhanced performance, agility, and cost-effectiveness. Here are some key aspects of Fortinet
Secure SD-WAN.
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Intelligent Traffic Steering: Fortinet Secure SD-WAN dynamically analyzes network conditions, application
requirements, and security policies to optimize traffic routing across multiple links. This ensures that
critical applications receive priority and that network resources are efficiently utilized.
WAN Optimization: The solution includes WAN optimization capabilities, such as data deduplication,
compression, and protocol optimization, to improve application performance and reduce bandwidth
requirements.
Integrated Security: Fortinet integrates advanced security features into its SD-WAN solution. This includes
next-generation firewall (NGFW) functionality, secure web gateways, intrusion prevention systems (IPS),
antivirus, and more. By combining networking and security, organizations can simplify their infrastructure
and reduce operational complexities.
Hybrid WAN Support: Fortinet Secure SD-WAN supports hybrid WAN deployments, allowing organizations
to seamlessly integrate multiple connection types, such as MPLS, broadband, 4G/5G, and satellite, into a
unified network. This enables organizations to leverage cost-effective internet connections while
maintaining reliable connectivity for critical applications.
Cloud Connectivity: Fortinet's SD-WAN solution offers seamless connectivity to popular cloud platforms,
such as Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud Platform (GCP). This ensures
optimized and secure access to cloud-based applications and services.
Zero-Touch Provisioning: Fortinet's Secure SD-WAN supports zero-touch provisioning, simplifying the
deployment and configuration of SD-WAN devices across distributed locations. This reduces the need for
manual intervention and streamlines the deployment process.
Overall, Fortinet Secure SD-WAN provides organizations with a comprehensive solution to optimize their
wide area networks while ensuring security and performance. It offers a range of features designed to
simplify network management, enhance application performance, and reduce costs.
2.Project Description
2.1 Service Deliverables
As more fully described in Section 4 Roles and Responsibilities of the parties, NCINGA shall provide below
listed services and deliverables as per the Bill of Material.
a) Provide Professional Services & Support for configuration migration. Commissioning and testing
for Forti SD-WAN Solution.
b) Proposed and Agreed BOM – Appendix A:
2.2 Deliverables
NCINGA shall provide the documents below as part of professional services deliverables.
• SRD (Site Readiness Document)
• HLD (High Level Design) / LLD (Low Level Design)
• NRFU (Network Ready for Use)
NCINGA and customer shall designate a primary project representative to whom communications with
regards to the services may be addressed, who has the authority to act on all aspects of the services and
shall be available during normal business hours. A designated backup contact shall be provided for when
the primary project representative is not available.
● Supply of relevant NCINGA professional resources required to fulfil their obligations under this
SOW.
● Provide relevant Milestone/Service Completion Certificate to be reviewed and executed by
NCINGA Project Manager or designated representative, upon completion of the milestones.
● Conduct & coordinate Local Training, Knowledge sharing session & Vender offered standard
virtual classroom training with Lab practical.
3.1.2 OOREDOO shall be responsible for the following:
● Providing a single point of contact, the Customer Project Manager (Customer PM), to whom all
NCINGA communications may be addressed and who has the authority to act on all aspects of the
services.
● Designating a backup when the primary Customer PM is not available.
● Undertaking to guarantee continuous supply of any relevant resource required to fulfil their
obligations under this SOW.
● Ensuring all communication towards and feedback is done in a timely manner to ensure the
timelines mentioned in this SOW can be met.
● Providing documented requirements (business and technical) and high-level network architecture
design specifications to enable NCINGA to fulfil its responsibilities in this SOW.
● Ensuring key OOREDOO personnel such as: architecture design and planning, network
engineering, network operations staff are available to participate during the delivery of the
services to provide information and to participate in review sessions relevant to this project.
● Reviewing and executing a Milestone/Service Completion Certificate upon completion of the
milestones. OOREDOO shall not delegate to the end user (or any other third party) or assign the
task of accepting or assessing completion of milestones.
4. Project Management
4.1 NCINGA shall be responsible for the following:
● Providing OOREDOO with a list of designated NCINGA roles and responsibilities.
● Working with OOREDOO to identify and document dependencies, risks and issues associated with
the successful completion of the project.
● Providing a project schedule highlighting all deliverables and appropriate milestones, outlining
the planned events of the project, showing resources, timescales and milestones.
● Co-ordinating and managing all NCINGA responsibilities under this SOW.
● Participating in regularly scheduled project review meetings or conference calls, if required.
● Delivering a weekly project status report to the OOREDOO.
● Acting as the focal point for Change Management procedure under this SOW.
4.2 OOREDOO shall be responsible for the following:
● Providing the NCINGA PM with a list of designated OOREDOO roles and responsibilities, for the
deliverables.
● Identifying primary and backup customer authorized site contacts who shall be accountable for
providing necessary information, obtaining access clearances.
● Participating in regularly scheduled project review meetings or conference calls.
● Ensuring that NCINGA request for information or documentation needed for the project is
provided within five (05) business days of NCINGA request.
● Notifying the NCINGA PM of any customer requested schedule changes at least five (05) business
days prior to the scheduled activity. NCINGA will use reasonable efforts to accommodate schedule
changes and/or cancellations made after this time.
Deliverables:
● Site Readiness Document (SRD)
7. Basis of Design
7.1 NCINGA shall be responsible for the following:
● Working with OOREDOO to understand the existing network environment and to qualify NCINGA’s
understanding of their requirements.
● Crafting a BOD document which shall be limited to the following:
I. Finalize the BOM
II. Requirement gathering workshop.
III. Site Readiness Document
Deliverables:
• Basis of Design Document (BOD).
Deliverables:
• Network Ready for Use Document (NRFU).
9. Completion of SOW
NCINGA shall address any such non-conformance in a timely manner. NCINGA shall compile an action plan
to correct any non-conformance and the process for acceptance detailed herein shall be repeated until
such time as all non-conformances have been resolved. Acceptance may not be declined due to defects
in services that do not represent a material non-conformance with the requirements of the SOW.
9.1 Change Management Process
It may become necessary to amend this SOW for reasons including, but not limited to, the following:
● Changes to the scope of work and/or specifications for the services,
● Changes to the project schedule,
● Unavailability of resources which are beyond either party’s control, and/or,
● Environmental or architectural conditions not previously identified.
A change request may be initiated by either party for any changes to the SOW. In the event it is
necessary to change the services and/or deliverables contemplated by this SOW, the following
procedure will be followed:
● The party requesting the change will deliver a “Change Request” to the other party. The Change
Request will describe the nature of the change, the reason for the change, and the effect the
change will have on the scope of work.
● A change request may be initiated by OOREDOO or by NCINGA for any changes to the SOW. The
parties will evaluate the change request and negotiate in good faith the changes to the Services
and additional fees, if any, required to implement the change request. If both parties agree to
implement the change request, both parties will sign the change request, indicating the acceptance
of the changes by the parties.
● NCINGA shall require a schedule extension of services of up to thirty (5) business bays for any
personnel change requests made by OOREDOO.
● Upon execution of the change request, said change request will be incorporated into, and made
part of, this SOW.
● NCINGA is under no obligation to proceed with the change request until such time as the Change
Request has been agreed upon in writing and signed by both parties.
Whenever there is a conflict between the terms and conditions set forth in a fully executed Change
Request and those set forth in the original SOW, or previous fully executed Change Request, the terms
and conditions of the most recent fully executed Change Request shall prevail.
10. NCINGA References
The following Officers have approved this document. In signing this approval;
● I agree that this document meets the standard required for the handover report deliverable
(requirements above).
Project Manager:
Name
Signature Date
Engineering Team
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Title
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Project Team - NCINGA
Project Manager
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Engineering Team
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The time period shall start from the time of the recording of the problem in the Incident Control System.
All Problems, when escalated, shall be accompanied by the following information, as a minimum:
a) Event start time;
b) The impact of the Problem on the business;
c) What action has been taken pre-escalation;
d) What action is required by the parties receiving the escalation;
e) The estimated timescale for the Problem resolution.