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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.
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.
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?
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.
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.
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.
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.