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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.
In our previous post, we looked at the main drivers that make migrating from a legacy GIS solution necessary. In this post, we deal with the pivotal considerations that telecom professionals must keep in mind when embarking on the migration to newer solutions. These insights will help organisations of all sizes chart a successful course toward a more streamlined, agile, and future-ready GIS.
In today's rapidly changing technological landscape, telcos are continuously seeking ways to streamline operations, improve efficiency, and harness the power of data to make more informed decisions. As network hardware evolves, so too do the systems required to manage the network. Amongst these systems is GIS, or Geographical Information Systems, which plays a pivotal role in this quest by providing data intelligence that can drive smarter choices.
Businesses globally are striving to reduce their ecological footprint and optimize resources, and telecom network operators are no exception.1 However, in today’s rapidly changing landscape, it can be especially difficult to deploy optimal networks in a timely manner that also account for varying environmental factors including avoiding hazards, protecting biodiversity, and minimizing impact. By integrating geographic information systems (GIS) into their processes, telcos can make more informed decisions by synthesizing and visualizing complex data in a spatial context.
After planning, engineering, field verification, and construction, it was finally time to help our client open for service! Success required seamless coordination across all aspects of our operations, from marketing strategies to customer installations.
Once we traversed the realms of planning, engineering, and field verification, we were ready to start construction. This was our biggest challenge. Construction was the moment where theory met reality, and we were determined to turn our vision into tangible infrastructure. However, the path ahead was riddled with obstacles and divergent opinions, particularly when it came to meeting the needs of the contractor community and ensuring swift progress.
The network lifecycle is a complex and interconnected process, with each step building upon the previous one. We've explored the planning and engineering phases, uncovering the challenges and strategies involved in our endeavor to support The West Coast Company (WCC) in their nationwide fiber-to-the-home (FTTH) buildout. Now it's time to dive into field verification.
Welcome to part three of our blog series detailing the highs and lows of the network lifecycle. In the first installment, I shared my experiences supporting a nationwide fiber-to-the-home (FTTH) buildout with the West Coast Company (WCC). While, in the second installment, I dove into the significance of strategic planning.