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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Aug 7, 2017 4:04:00 PM
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  • Fiber network design and automation

There's gold in that there ground!

Are you outfitted to extend your network to find the best routes and stake your claim?

New customers are calling their ISPs requesting broadband services, the response they get has to be accurate and like the gold rush it has to be fast. Whether it is your network or your customer’s network you want to find the best routes to extend the existing fiber assets to new locations.

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Jan 2, 2017 11:21:00 AM
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  • Fiber network design and automation

Win with intelligent tools for designing and managing fiber networks

In the past, telecom network management software has solely aimed to address managing and maintaining telecom networks. Over the last three years, however, the explosion in growth of new fiber networks has pushed developers to focus not only on the best ways to manage existing assets, but towards creating tools and workflows to assist in the planning, design and construction of new networks.

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Nov 2, 2016 1:47:00 PM
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  • Fiber network design and automation
  • FTTH

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

Many of our customers are facing challenges as it relates to documenting specifications, data models and output required to support the end-to-end design and construction process for fiber to the home (FTTH). This is true whether you are considering utilizing conventional CAD based technology or leveraging a geographic information system. 3-GIS has faced these challenges head on with our customers and wanted to pass on some lessons learned for consideration.

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