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Along the Path newsletter
Jan 13, 2025 2:00:00 PM
  • Fiber network management
  • Press
  • 3-GIS | Web
  • Fiber network planning

Along the Path: How can we produce insight-driven designs?

Welcome to the first edition of Along the Path for 2025! This quarter, we’re exploring how 3-GIS | Web helps you design smarter, more efficient fiber networks. From managing the finer details to scaling your operations for ambitious goals, discover how insight-powered design strategies can help you tackle tough challenges and keep your projects moving forward with confidence.

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Blog | Navigating the changing telecom landscape: Strategies for success
Jan 6, 2025 3:00:00 PM
  • Fiber network industry and markets
  • Communications service providers
  • Fiber deployment

Navigating the changing telecom landscape: Strategies for success

The telecom industry stands at the intersection of rapid innovation and shifting challenges. Economic uncertainties, increasing pricing pressures, and evolving customer demands create a landscape where agility and adaptability are more critical than ever. Amid these changes, the industry remains resilient and optimistic, underpinned by significant investments in infrastructure, innovation, and customer-centric strategies. 

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Blog: 5 tips for simplifying fiber project management
Dec 30, 2024 2:00:00 PM
  • Fiber network management
  • 3-GIS | Web
  • Fiber deployment

5 tips for simplifying fiber project management

Fiber network projects demand precision, collaboration, and well-orchestrated workflows to succeed. While the challenges are significant, they’re not insurmountable. With effective strategies and robust tools, you can streamline execution and achieve success without compromising performance. Below are five ways to ensure your fiber network management system works smarter for you.

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Blog | 2025 and beyond: What’s next for telecom?
Dec 24, 2024 9:46:07 AM
  • Fiber network industry and markets
  • Communications service providers
  • Fiber deployment

2025 and beyond: What’s next for telecom?

Fiber networks have transformed how we live, work, and connect. They power everything from streaming our favorite shows to enabling the smart cities of the future. But as demand skyrockets and technology advances, fiber networks are stepping up to the challenge in ways that go beyond what we’ve seen before. So, what’s next for this critical infrastructure? Let’s explore the trends and technologies shaping the future of telecom.

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Precision planning: The new foundation for fiber deployment success
Dec 16, 2024 5:00:00 PM
  • Fiber network management
  • Communications service providers
  • Fiber network planning

Precision planning: The new foundation for fiber deployment success

Imagine planning a city-wide fiber network rollout. Countless decisions about routes, equipment placement, and infrastructure requirements must be made with precision —the complexity is staggering. In tackling these challenges, telecom companies often turn to innovative solutions like asset management systems and geographic information systems (GIS) to streamline their decision-making and improve outcomes. However, success doesn’t come down to a single tool—it’s about choosing the right approach to solve the problem at hand.

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Blog: What makes fibre networks so hard to manage? Solutions to ease the strain
Dec 9, 2024 4:00:00 PM
  • Fiber network management
  • App modernization
  • Communications service providers

What makes fibre networks so hard to manage? Solutions to ease the strain

Managing a sprawling fibre network is a complex undertaking. From maintaining accurate asset records to planning for growth, telecom operators face persistent challenges. Overcoming these obstacles is essential not only for maintaining operational reliability but also for meeting the increasing demand for high-speed internet. So, what are these challenges, and how can operators effectively address them?

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Vitruvi, a leading provider of innovative construction management software, is excited to announce its strategic partnership with 3-GIS.
Dec 5, 2024 10:00:00 AM
  • Fiber network industry and markets
  • Telecom technologies
  • Press
  • Partners

Xplore network expansion driven by Vitruvi’s strategic partnership with 3-GIS to revolutionize telecom network construction management and deployment

Denver, CO – December 05, 2024 – Vitruvi, a leading provider of innovative construction management software, is excited to announce its strategic partnership with 3-GIS. Together Vitruvi and 3-GIS will empower companies to plan, design, build, and manage their telecom networks more efficiently. This collaboration aims to streamline the way telecom infrastructure is deployed and managed, providing unparalleled end-to-end project visibility, real-time data integration, and enhanced collaboration across teams.

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Blog | Reflections from the 2024 INCA Summit
Dec 2, 2024 8:00:00 AM
  • Fiber network industry and markets
  • Communications service providers
  • Altnets

Storming ahead: Reflections from the 2024 INCA Summit

As Storm Bert lashed south Wales, disrupting travel and threatening attendance, the Independent Networks Cooperative Association (INCA) Summit 2024 weathered the storm—both literally and metaphorically. Held at the International Convention Centre in Newport, the summit provided an opportunity for the UK's AltNet community to reflect on challenges, celebrate progress, and plan for a future of connectivity in a turbulent industry landscape. Here are some key insights from the summit’s thought-provoking agenda. 

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