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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here?The evolving role of GIS in telecom

here?Moving from legacy to modern: The significance of data model alignment

here?Along the Path: How can we adapt to future network needs?

here?Collecting railroad crossing information for fiber planning

here?Optimizing fiber asset management: Keys for successful network operations

here?Employee spotlight: An interview with Alan Gould

here?Consolidation: The hot topic sweeping the UK fibre market

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

here?Revolutionizing network data collection: AI and the opportunity ahead

here?Rethinking strategic reporting and data sharing throughout the enterprise

here?Employee spotlight: An interview with Thabet Mashlah

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

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

here?Navigating change: Migrating to a modern GIS solution - Part 2

here?Navigating change: Migrating to a modern GIS solution - Part 1

here?Leveraging GIS for environmental sustainability: Reducing impacts and costs

here?Navigating the network lifecycle: Open for sale

here?Navigating the network lifecycle: Construction

here?Along the Path: How can we more effectively migrate data?

here?Navigating the network lifecycle: Field verification

here?Navigating the network lifecycle: Engineering

here?Unparalleled integration: 3-GIS unveils transformative 3-GIS | CAD extension 

here?Navigating the network lifecycle: Planning

here?Navigating the network lifecycle: An introduction

here?Shift in GIS technology: Reimagining the transactional model

here?Along the Path: How can we facilitate ease of use?

here?Adapt. Overcome.

here?How telcos use GIS-based network management systems

here?3-GIS Announces Partnership with UtilNet

here?Along the Path: Equipping our field crews for success

here?Interactive storytelling through Esri’s ArcGIS StoryMaps

here?Shifting OSP network management in the face of system obsolescence

here?Along the Path: How can we boost our fiber deployment plans for 2023

here?Three ways to use self-service configuration to gain more from your fiber network data

here?CDG introduces 3-GIS integration for MBS

here?Along the path: What you need to know about cloud security

here?3-GIS lands on the Broadband Communities Magazine FTTH Top 100 list

here?Along the path: Achieving better as-builts

here?Stop the status quo: Rethink your fiber network management strategy

here?Give me more RAM: Android’s changing hardware specifications impact on 3-GIS | Mobile

here?Cloud security-Part 5:Auditing cloud security for improvement

here?Cloud security-Part 4:Response to online threats during times of elevated risk

here?Along the path: All about APIs

here?Is CAD the answer to telecom design?

here?Cloud security-Part 3:Threat detection & initial response in the cloud

here?Got broadband funding? Now what?

here?Cloud security-Part 2: The importance of Identity Access Management

here?Two industry visionaries join to tackle telecom’s biggest challenge

here?Consider APIs as part of your fiber network management strategy

here?Cloud security-Part 1:Preparation and strategy for cloud security

here?Achieve faster network deployment leveraging geospatial intelligent ecosystems

here?Three simple considerations to promote fiber network data integrity

here?The playbook for tackling cloud security in 2021

here?Tackling common challenges in the telecommunications industry

here?The value of GIS in the telecom enterprise

here?Checkpoints to confirm constructibility

here?SSP easily starts your change to better network management with 3-GIS

here?APIs: ditching swivel chairs and embracing interoperability

here?5 reasons asset management system is needed for RDOF fiber deployment

here?Matching your network management system with your fiber future

here?Service Providers are adapting to meet today’s information needs

here?SSP Announces 4th Acquisition: 3-GIS

here?Unleashing the power of configuration

here?Using automation to uplevel the accuracy & speed of network deployment

here?Esri UC 2020: What we (verb)ed

here?Five lessons learned in the permitting process

here?Enabling network deployment at velocity: GIS more than network mapping

here?Lift & shift to go remote

here?Six pillars of a robust network management system: Part III

here?Six pillars of a robust network management system: Part II

here?Six pillars of a robust network management system: Part I

here?Much ado about copper

here?Avoiding fiber deployment roadblocks in the utility market

here?ML/AI for the digitized physical layer

here?2024 will be here soon. Is your company ready for change?

here?Don't lock yourself out of your data

here?3-GIS CEO Tom Counts is on set

here?Esri puts the spotlight on 3-GIS

here?End-to-end economics of digitizing the outside plant

here?Automated Networks ≠ Autonomous Networks

here?Equipping your organization to manage complex networks

here?Management solutions for the life-of-the-network

here?Densification and the math of 5G

here?Get off to a fast start using 3-GIS

here?Let technology power your CAF II project success

here?Win the race to the pole with intelligent tools for designing, building and managing fiber networks

here?Overcoming data conversion fears, uncertainties and doubts

here?Restore outages faster, your reputation depends on it

here?Preparing your network data to make migration easier

here?The telecom data divide

here?Bringing fiber to the city: cable de-coring

here?Bringing fiber to the city: 200µm fiber and collapsible ribbon

here?How to build a framework for changing your engineering workflow and adopting machine-prescribed designs

here?Eliminating the risks of bridging the digital divide

here?The impact of machine learning on fiber network engineering

here?Bringing fiber to the city: micro-trenching

here?5G will only be as powerful as the fiber networks supporting it

here?Let technology power your rural broadband project success

here?Keeping up with the growing demand for fiber

here?Densification and the math of 5G

here?There's gold in that there ground!

here?Construction ride out and FTTx deployments

here?Improve network data using GIS

here?Win with intelligent tools for designing and managing fiber networks

here?FTTH design & engineering standards- what you need to be successful?

here?Municipal FTTH planning - do you have all the information you need?

here?Throw away the road map - learn to change lanes

here?Is your data yours?

here?3-GIS fiber network solutions - an interview with CEO Tom Counts

here?Adapt or die - how to win before your competitor knows you're playing

here?1996 called - it wants its network management system back

here?AGOL and 3-GIS