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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: 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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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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Blog: What is a fiber network management system, and why does it matter for your network?
Nov 25, 2024 10:00:00 AM
  • Fiber network management
  • Telecom technologies
  • 3-GIS | Web

What is a fiber network management system, and why does it matter for your network?

Whether you’ve been in the industry for decades or are navigating the challenges of today’s rapid growth, one truth remains constant: a clear view of your network and its operations is critical. With sprawling infrastructure, hybrid networks, and growing customer demand, keeping track of assets and processes can quickly become overwhelming.

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Blog | Future-proofing fiber management: Insights from Oman Broadband’s migration to 3-GIS
Nov 4, 2024 12:00:00 PM
  • Fiber network management
  • App modernization
  • Digital transformation
  • Communications service providers

Future-proofing fiber management: Insights from Oman Broadband’s migration to 3-GIS

Fiber network operators are facing unprecedented demands for speed, reliability, and scalability. As competition intensifies and customer expectations soar, relying on legacy network management systems can severely hinder operational efficiency, network performance, and growth potential. Embracing modern, cloud-based solutions offers operators a transformative edge, providing the agility and intelligence needed to manage and optimize fiber networks effectively.  

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Blog: How 3-GIS | Web makes fiber network connectivity modeling easier
Oct 28, 2024 2:30:00 PM
  • Fiber network management
  • Fiber network design and automation
  • 3-GIS | Web
  • Fiber network planning

Making fiber network connectivity modeling easier

Connectivity modeling, or ensuring that fiber strands, splices, and equipment accurately mirror real-world configurations, is fundamental to fiber network management. In a recent poll conducted by 3-GIS, 40% of respondents answered that making logical connections and splicing consumed most of their time when it comes to network modeling.* Though challenging, streamlining this process is possible. Let’s explore a few ways to do so using 3-GIS | Web.

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Blog: Decoding customer needs with GIS
Oct 21, 2024 5:00:00 PM
  • Fiber network management
  • Telecom technologies
  • Communications service providers
  • Fiber network planning

Decoding customer needs with GIS

Data, data, data. We are all about data. It is the foundation of today's telco world, from where to deploy next to how to serve our customers best. We know telecommunications companies are constantly seeking innovative ways to make their data more actionable. Enter GIS (or Geographic Information System). The GIS market in telecommunications is booming, with revenues expected to grow from $1.56 billion in 2021 to $4.48 billion by 2030.1 This exponential growth underscores the transformative impact of GIS on the industry.

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