News and perspectives from the world of fiber optic networking

There's a lot to say in the world of fiber optic networking - planning, design, mapping, technology, software, database, permitting, dark fiber, fiber-to-the-home. The experienced network professionals of 3-GIS know the challenges you face & implement solutions daily.

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Mar 18, 2024 8:00:00 AM
  • Fiber network industry and markets
  • Employee spotlight

Employee spotlight: An interview with Alan Gould

We caught up with Alan Gould, Implementation Engineer, to find out more about his long, varied career and his thoughts on the impact of technology in telecom.

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Mar 11, 2024 8:00:00 AM
  • Fiber network management
  • Fiber network industry and markets
  • Altnets

Consolidation: The hot topic sweeping the UK fibre market

Consolidation. The word on everyone’s lips. If you work in the fibre industry, and you happen to have the privilege of residing in the home of bad weather that we call Great Britain (but would we live anywhere else?), then the only way you won't have heard this word is if you’ve been on a 6-month sabbatical to Tasmania studying wildlife.

Like everyone else, I’ve been reading the latest news stories, and, overall, agree that the UK fibre market is about to go through a period of volatility, shift, and then, eventually, stability. But this was always the plan, right?

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Mar 4, 2024 8:00:00 AM
  • Fiber network management
  • 3-GIS | Mobile
  • 3-GIS | Web

Using 3-GIS | Web and Mobile to find a fault location

We all know it’s going to happen eventually. It does not matter who are you or how prepared you think are; your fiber is going to break. There are an unfathomable number of miles of extremely thin glass hanging in the air, buried underground, or just looped over and over.  

When a fault occurs, it can be a daunting task to test and locate exactly where that may be. Fortunately, there are tools and technology available at our fingertips to locate these faults quickly and accurately, so we can get the network back up and running as quickly as possible. Let’s look at a few of the tools 3-GIS users have at their disposal that can help during an outage scenario.

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Feb 19, 2024 9:00:00 AM
  • Fiber network management
  • Telecom technologies
  • App modernization
  • Digital transformation

Revolutionizing network data collection: AI and the opportunity ahead

The efficient and accurate collection of data is paramount in telecom but has historically been a challenge. Traditional methods often involve manual data entry, cumbersome paperwork, and the potential for errors, leading to challenges in data quality, currency, and operational efficiency. However, the emergence of cutting-edge technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI), computer vision, and augmented reality (AR) presents a transformative opportunity to revolutionize fiber network data collection processes. 

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Feb 5, 2024 8:00:00 AM
  • Fiber network industry and markets
  • Data integrity
  • Digital transformation

Rethinking strategic reporting and data sharing throughout the enterprise

At its core, strategic reporting is the complex process of gathering and analyzing data pertaining to an organization's performance.1 The resulting data, taken from different departments, is used to create a comprehensive overview of a business and its goals to aid leadership in making more calculated decisions.2 For network operators, it helps drive plans regarding network expansions, budget allocation, operational processes, etc.

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Jan 22, 2024 8:00:00 AM
  • Fiber network industry and markets
  • Employee spotlight

Employee spotlight: An interview with Thabet Mashlah

We recently sat down with Thabet Mashlah, our Regional Sales Manager for the MENA region, to discuss his journey in telecom, invaluable experiences, and the unique blend of skills he brings to the industry.

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Jan 15, 2024 8:00:00 AM
  • Telecom technologies
  • GIS
  • App modernization
  • Digital transformation

Navigating change: Migrating to a modern GIS solution - Part 3

In this final post of the series on migrating from legacy network asset management solutions, we look at a critical component of any successful migration project: change management. As we have previously seen, a migration is not just about adopting new technology; it's a profound shift that affects the entire organisation. Today we briefly cover how a successful change management plan can make a difference in your migration journey.

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Jan 8, 2024 8:00:00 AM
  • Telecom technologies
  • GIS
  • Press

Along the Path: How can we deploy GIS across the enterprise?

Welcome to the 2024 Q1 edition of Along the Path. In this edition, we discuss the value of deploying geospatial information systems (GIS) across the enterprise and what to expect as you shift organizational data to a GIS-driven model.

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