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Blog | How fiber mapping software cuts costs – Part 2: Unlocking savings with 3-GIS
Feb 17, 2025 5:00:00 PM
  • Fiber network management
  • Telecom technologies
  • 3-GIS | Web
  • Fiber deployment

How fiber mapping software cuts costs – Part 2: Unlocking savings with 3-GIS

In Part 1 of this series, we explored how fiber mapping software can optimize both CapEx and OpEx by improving accuracy, streamlining operations, and reducing unnecessary expenses. Now, let’s take a closer look at how 3-GIS software and services specifically address these challenges—helping network operators accelerate deployment, minimize costs, and maximize returns.

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Blog | How fiber mapping software cuts costs – Part 1: CapEx and OpEx considerations
Feb 10, 2025 2:00:00 PM
  • Fiber network management
  • Communications service providers
  • Fiber deployment

How fiber mapping software cuts costs – Part 1: CapEx and OpEx considerations

Fiber networks are complex, high-value investments, and every decision about their design, deployment, and maintenance impacts the bottom line. Some network operators view fiber mapping software as a necessary capital expenditure (CapEx), ensuring their network is built on accurate, scalable data from day one. Others see it as a strategic investment that reduces operational expenses (OpEx) over time by minimizing costly errors, avoiding unnecessary truck rolls, and streamlining maintenance. The reality? The right software protects both your initial investment while lowering the costs of managing and maintaining your network. 

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Blog | Why AI's data center boom demands smarter fiber planning
Feb 3, 2025 5:00:00 PM
  • Fiber network industry and markets
  • Telecom technologies
  • Fiber deployment

Why AI's data center boom demands smarter fiber planning

With the announcement of a $500 billion AI infrastructure initiative and Microsoft's planned $80 billion investment in data center expansions, the race to build America's AI infrastructure is accelerating rapidly.¹ AI isn't just another tech trend—it's becoming woven into the fabric of daily life, from the algorithms that personalize our streaming services to the chatbots handling customer inquiries. For telecom operators, this shift represents more than just an infrastructure challenge. As AI applications become essential to business operations, network reliability and speed directly impact their customers' abilities to compete in an AI-driven world.

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Blog | Making maps inclusive: Supporting colour vision deficiency
Jan 27, 2025 3:59:26 PM
  • Fiber network management
  • Telecom technologies
  • GIS

Making maps inclusive: Supporting colour vision deficiency using GIS

GIS is essential for network planning, management, and optimisation. Telecom professionals rely on these tools to make sense of complex spatial data, helping them make informed decisions to keep networks running smoothly. But one aspect of GIS can easily get overlooked: accessibility.

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Blog | The digital divide in fiber management: Research reveals industry transformation
Jan 21, 2025 3:07:15 PM
  • Fiber network industry and markets
  • Digital transformation
  • Communications service providers

The digital divide in fiber management: Research reveals industry transformation

28% of telecommunications organizations still lack a dedicated fiber asset management system.1  For these companies - and many others using outdated solutions - this gap creates cascading challenges that impact everything from customer service to network maintenance.

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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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