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Feb 19, 2024 9:00:00 AM
  • Fiber network management
  • Telecom technologies
  • App modernization
  • Digital transformation

Revolutionizing network data collection: AI and the opportunity ahead

The efficient and accurate collection of data is paramount in telecom but has historically been a challenge. Traditional methods often involve manual data entry, cumbersome paperwork, and the potential for errors, leading to challenges in data quality, currency, and operational efficiency. However, the emergence of cutting-edge technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI), computer vision, and augmented reality (AR) presents a transformative opportunity to revolutionize fiber network data collection processes. 

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Jan 15, 2024 8:00:00 AM
  • Telecom technologies
  • GIS
  • App modernization
  • Digital transformation

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

In this final post of the series on migrating from legacy network asset management solutions, we look at a critical component of any successful migration project: change management. As we have previously seen, a migration is not just about adopting new technology; it's a profound shift that affects the entire organisation. Today we briefly cover how a successful change management plan can make a difference in your migration journey.

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Jan 8, 2024 8:00:00 AM
  • Telecom technologies
  • GIS
  • Press

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

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.

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Dec 18, 2023 8:00:00 AM
  • Telecom technologies
  • GIS
  • App modernization
  • Digital transformation

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

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.

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Dec 1, 2023 3:03:56 PM
  • Telecom technologies
  • GIS
  • App modernization
  • Digital transformation

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

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.

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Nov 13, 2023 5:07:13 PM
  • Fiber network management
  • Telecom technologies
  • GIS
  • Fiber deployment

Leveraging GIS for environmental sustainability: Reducing impacts and costs

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.

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Oct 30, 2023 8:00:00 AM
  • Telecom technologies
  • GIS
  • Communications service providers
  • 3-GIS | Web
  • Fiber deployment

Navigating the network lifecycle: Open for sale

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. 

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Jul 7, 2023 10:23:53 AM
  • Fiber network management
  • Telecom technologies
  • GIS
  • Communications service providers

Shift in GIS technology: Reimagining the transactional model

If you work for a telco and have needed to track your network assets in a centralized way, you may have used Ericsson Network Engineer (ENE) or similar software solution. ENE and many other solutions that rely on Esri technology use geodatabase versioning technology to manage transactions. Versioning facilitates long transactions by allowing editors to work isolated within their own version of the geodatabase and across multiple editing sessions.

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