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3-GIS Team : October 27, 2025
HUNTSVILLE, AL — 3-GIS today confirmed its expanded market position, now serving both telecom and utility providers with intelligent, cloud-based geospatial software solutions. This positions 3-GIS to deliver greater value to infrastructure providers navigating increasingly complex network design, deployment, and management demands.
Already an industry leader in telecom network management with proven software platforms deployed globally, 3-GIS has reestablished its presence in utilities by integrating industry-leading products MIMS, SPANS, and Productivity along with veteran utilities personnel from SSP Innovations. This consolidation enhances 3-GIS's ability to address the evolving needs of electric and gas utilities while continuing to set the global standard for telecom innovation.
“This realignment enables 3-GIS to fully leverage its proven software development expertise in both telecom and utilities,” said Patrick Vardeman, CEO of 3-GIS. “By combining decades of telecom leadership with renewed strength in utilities, we are uniquely positioned to deliver the next generation of intelligent network management platforms; solutions that accelerate deployment, improve precision, and scale with the critical infrastructure needs of our customers.”
Strategic Framework
Under the new structure:
This dual focus reinforces 3-GIS’s role as the technology leader for intelligent network management across infrastructure markets.
Market Positioning and Growth Focus
3-GIS’s expansion into utilities reflects broader industry trends: infrastructure providers increasingly require specialized, technology-driven solutions that address both operational complexity and strategic transformation objectives. With its proven track record in telecom and renewed investment in utility software innovation, 3-GIS is uniquely positioned to meet these demands.
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About 3-GIS
3-GIS empowers telecom and utility companies to deploy networks faster and manage assets smarter through innovative GIS software. The company provides cloud-native, fully configurable solutions that enable real-time data access enterprise-wide and automation for faster service activation. Learn more about 3-GIS at www.3-gis.com or follow on LinkedIn for the latest news.
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