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From fiber-to-the-home to utility grid modernization, there’s no shortage of complexity in network management. Planning, design, mapping, permitting, and database integrity all shape how telecom and utility providers deliver reliable service. At 3-GIS, our team contributes daily to advancing the field, bringing a deep understanding of these challenges and the solutions needed to overcome them. Take a look at our take on what’s happening across telecom and utility networks, from fiber mapping software and OSP design software to smarter approaches for telecom network management and utility network solutions.

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Sep 23, 2024 7:00:00 AM
  • Telecom technologies
  • Press
  • Customer spotlight

Futureproofing Denmark's telecom infrastructure: Why TDC NET chose 3-GIS

Denmark's premier telecom operator TDC NET selected 3-GIS as its fibre management solution in what is a pivotal move in TDC NET's journey to evolve from a traditional infrastructure entity into a cutting-edge, customer-focused technology enterprise. The selection sets TDC NET up to achieve its goal to continuously improve connectivity across Denmark and reinforces 3-GIS's position as a trusted partner in the European telecom industry. 

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Blog | Comparing work order processing
Sep 16, 2024 8:00:00 AM
  • Telecom technologies
  • App modernization
  • 3-GIS telecom solutions

Work order processing: Ericsson Network Engineer vs. 3-GIS | Web

As Ericsson Network Engineer (ENE) reaches its end of life, it's crucial for telecom companies to transition to a more advanced, future-proof solution. In this post, we’ll compare the work order management functionalities of Ericsson Network Engineer and 3-GIS | Web to aid in the transition between platforms—highlighting the similarities and differences in handling work orders, from planning and design to construction and finalization.

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2025 Fiber Connect Day 2
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 telecom solutions

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 telecom solutions

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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