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Blog | Fiber Connect 2024: Shaping the future of connectivity
Aug 8, 2024 1:40:44 PM
  • Fiber network industry and markets
  • Telecom technologies
  • FTTH
  • Fiber deployment

Fiber Connect 2024: Shaping the future of connectivity

As the dust settles on another successful Fiber Connect conference, we at 3-GIS find ourselves energized by the innovative spirit and collaborative atmosphere that permeated the Nashville event. Fiber Connect 2024, hosted by the Fiber Broadband Association, brought together industry leaders and technology pioneers, united in the mission to bridge the digital divide and propel America's connectivity infrastructure into the future. 

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Along the Path newsletter
Jul 15, 2024 12:00:00 PM
  • Fiber network management
  • Telecom technologies
  • App modernization
  • Press

Along the Path: How can we adopt AI and automation to solve data challenges?

Welcome to the 2024 Q3 edition of Along the Path. In this edition, we’re diving into ways to implement AI and automation to streamline network data capture, migration, and management.

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Whiteboard session: How do Esri and 3-GIS work together?
Jun 10, 2024 8:00:00 AM
  • Telecom technologies
  • GIS
  • 3-GIS | Web

How do Esri and 3-GIS work together?

One question we get asked a lot of centres on how Esri and 3-GIS technologies combine to provide a comprehensive, GIS-based system of record. In this post, we’ll explain the collaborative relationship between Esri and 3-GIS and the respective roles they play in telecom network management.

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An Esri dashboard viewed inside 3-GIS | Web
Jun 3, 2024 8:00:00 AM
  • Fiber network management
  • Telecom technologies
  • GIS

What is enterprise GIS?

If there’s one thing that’s consistent across the telecom industry, it’s the need for reliable data. As telcos work through their planning and growth strategies, data accessibility and integrity remain points of friction—prompting discussions around the need for enterprise GIS. But what exactly is enterprise GIS? Let’s break it down to understand why more and more organizations are embracing it.

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The evolution of network visualization - 3-GIS | Diagramming
May 27, 2024 8:00:00 AM
  • Fiber network management
  • Telecom technologies
  • 3-GIS | Web
  • 3-GIS | Diagramming

The evolution of network visualization

I have always found maps to be interesting. Whether it was a nautical chart or fold out road map in the back seat of a car, I spent quite a bit of time looking at maps as a child. Even when I go somewhere today, I will often bring back a map as a souvenir.

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The evolving role of GIS in telecom
Apr 22, 2024 8:00:00 AM
  • Telecom technologies
  • GIS
  • Fiber deployment

The evolving role of GIS in telecom

Today’s Geographic Information System (GIS) goes beyond mere mapping; it plays a crucial role in enhancing business operations overall. In telecom, the integration of GIS into network operations has become increasingly essential—evolving from simple asset tracking to influencing business strategy. But what’s driving this need?

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Collecting railroad crossing information for fiber planning
Apr 1, 2024 8:00:00 AM
  • Telecom technologies
  • 3-GIS | Web
  • Fiber network planning

Collecting railroad crossing information for fiber planning

Recently, I tuned into a webinar hosted by the Fiber Broadband Association (FBA) all about permitting. One topic that caught my attention was the process of obtaining a railroad crossing permit, which, in the United States, requires including a standardized railroad crossing ID.

Curiosity piqued, and I decided to do a bit of sleuthing to see if this data was readily available. A quick Google search with the terms "Federal Railroad Crossing Esri" led me straight to the Federal Railroad Administration Safety Crossing Inventory, Form 71. I found that this database contained up-to-date information that could really simplify the permitting process.

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Revolutionizing network data collection: AI and the opportunity ahead
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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