Projects
Connectivity
NDA has been engaged on telecom strategy, policy, investments, service, and commercial alliances in over 50 countries.
Connectivity
5G, Multi-Country – US Interagency 5G Advisory: Advised as US interagency advisor on trusted, next-generation networks and 5G in Brazil, Dominican Republic, India, South Africa, and Turkey
Palau – Open RAN Program: Strategy and funding for 5G core infrastructure replacement
Jordan – Mobile Sector Reset: Mobile sector restructuring plan addressing government revenues, taxation, and MNO revenue shares
Philippines – National Digital Connectivity Plan: Supported government on national strategy to address persistent digital divide
Afghanistan – National Infrastructure from the Ground Up: Designed and launched national satellite network, fiber ring, and provincial capital connectivity to Kabul
Central Asia – EBRD Sovereign Loan Assessments: Led telecommunications modernization assessments in Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, and Moldova
Kazakhstan – Smart Nation Strategy: Supported World Bank strategy and rural connectivity improvements
Philippines – NBN Upgrade: Designed program funding for technical design of fiber National Broadband Network
Cameroon – Mobile Sector Liberalization Strategy: Led strategy that resulted in successful licensing of new operator
Canada – Fixed Wireless License Bid: Led multi-firm bid team to secure national license and frequencies for fixed wireless
China – Four Decades of Market and Regulatory Advisory: Continuous engagement since 1985, including the first telecom equity joint venture, mobile operations, telecom market planning for AT&T, an Economist Intelligence Unit market study, and ongoing competitive tracking through today
Data Infrastructure
We help the public sector right-size strategies and investments for data centers, sovereign compute, cloud, and AI.
Data Infrastructure
Global – National Digital Infrastructure Advisory (TBI): Led the national digital infrastructure advisory practice at the Tony Blair Institute, assisting national leaders and senior teams develop digital strategies for AI and national transformation
Philippines – Cloud Center of Excellence: Developed multi-stakeholder program to speed government transition to cloud
Istanbul – Disaster Recovery Data Center: Specified support for infrastructure expansion and creation of an Analytics Center of Excellence
Philippines – Financial Ministry Private Cloud: Designed technical strategy to support resilient financial operations
Africa – Financial Infrastructure: Defined grants for a National Bank Cash Management System in Rwanda, National Bank ICT Modernization in Tanzania, a Branchless Banking System in Ghana, and financial disaster recovery in Nigeria
Libya – Cybersecurity Training and Internet Exchange: Delivered cybersecurity training and supported Internet exchange point development
Digital Government
We advise national governments, lenders, and donors on digital applications, data strategies, and platform investments.
Digital Government
Representative engagements:
Turkey – Istanbul Full-Stack Cybersecurity Platform: Designed program funding for municipal government and its 30 operating subsidiaries
Turkey – AI Climate Change Portal: Defined funding for consolidation of national climate change data through AI
Palestine – Public Sector Modernization Strategy: Led whole-of-government feasibility study to improve interoperability and governance
Uzbekistan – National e-Readiness Assessment: Conducted whole-of-government assessment of ICT assets and capacity
Afghanistan – National Telecom and Internet Policy: Prepared best-practices policy that guided the telecom sector for 18 years, catalyzing more than $2 billion in investment and enabling national governance connectivity
Smart Cities
Application of AI, shared services, sensors and data management to modernize major municipalities and improve resilience.
Smart Cities
Representative engagements:
Istanbul – Digital Twin for Disaster Management: Designed multi-vendor integration strategy to improve earthquake preparedness and response, combining AI, remote sensing, GIS, and emergency operations
Istanbul – AI Platform for Traffic Management: Defined comprehensive program to improve transportation congestion and multi-modal planning
Ankara – Digital Modernization Strategy for Water Authority: Designed upgrade to metropolitan utility industrial controls for improved efficiency
Amman – Smart City Feasibility Plan: Specified assistance for traffic surveillance and incident command
Davao City – Emergency Operations Center Modernization: Designed assistance to upgrade incident command and urban safety
USTDA Grant Design & Delivery
We are expert at designing and delivering USTDA grants and sole-source proposals in over 35 countries.
USTDA Grant Design & Delivery
USTDA Grant Development: Process, Track Record, and Execution Support
NDA has developed nearly $100 million in USTDA grants for digital infrastructure and ICT, unlocking billions in downstream U.S. trade opportunities across 35 countries. We work directly with project sponsors from the earliest stages, helping define, structure, and pressure-test the strategic assumptions behind digital infrastructure investments. We design grants for other advisors and implementers, and perform studies and technical assistance directly.
Disaster & Emergency Operations
We design technology and frameworks for disaster response, emergency management, and civil-military coordination.
Disaster & Emergency Operations
Representative engagements:
Istanbul – Digital Twin for Disaster Management: Designed funding for a cutting-edge multi-stakeholder solution pairing AI-driven digital twin technology with earthquake preparedness
Indonesia, Sri Lanka, Thailand – National Disaster Management Centers: Designed U.S. Congressional funding to stand up national disaster and crisis management centers in the Southeast Asian nations most heavily impacted by the Indian Ocean Tsunami
Asia-Pacific – Pacific Endeavor: Led USINDOPACOM executive officer training for a 26-nation exercise on civilian-military collaboration, and directed outreach to roughly 50 UN agencies, leading NGOs, and technology firms
Davao City – Emergency Operations Center: Designed client program to modernize incident command and smart city systems
Other Engagements
We provide insights on business strategy and technology innovation for a wide range of sectors for corporate, financial, and entrepreneurial clients.
Other Engagements
Representative engagements:
USA – Managed Services & Data Center Launch: Designed and launched pioneering managed services and data center operator with $33M Series A funding
Europe – Broadband Internet Strategy: Led broadband Internet strategy for a cable operator across Germany, France, Netherlands, and Spain
Korea – “Blue Ocean” Service Strategy: Co-developed service strategy and business model for location-based services
USA – Digital Built World Data Monetization: Defined data monetization strategy for the “digital built world,” spanning cities, airports, buildings, transportation, and hospitals
USA – Cybersecurity Business Pivot: Led business pivot for a B-round cybersecurity firm
Japan – Connected Vehicle Concept Study: Developed connectivity concept study for advanced vehicle information services
Japan – Electric Utility Mobile Investment: Defined strategic work-out options for a Japanese electric utility’s mobile investments
Singapore – Second Carrier Applications Strategy: Defined applications strategy for a second network carrier bid
China – Connecting Sichuan Healthcare Network: Advised on the “Connecting Sichuan” healthcare network and trans-border trade in remote healthcare services
…and many more