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The evolving role of GIS in telecom

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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...

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Moving from legacy to modern: The significance of data model alignment

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Moving from legacy to modern: The significance of data model alignment

If you are thinking of replacing your legacy GIS system with a modern one that supports web and mobile applications, you are on the right track. Over...

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Along the Path newsletter

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Along the Path: How can we adapt to future network needs?

Welcome to the 2024 Q2 edition of Along the Path. In this edition, we’re diving into ways to ensure your network management strategy can adapt to...

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Collecting railroad crossing information for fiber planning

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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...

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Optimizing fiber asset management: Keys for successful network operations

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Optimizing fiber asset management: Keys for successful network operations

Telecommunications is witnessing a surge in broadband development, especially in rural areas, driven largely by substantial funding initiatives from...

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3-GIS employee spotlight: Alan Gould

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Employee spotlight: An interview with Alan Gould

We caught up with Alan Gould, Implementation Engineer, to find out more about his long, varied career and his thoughts on the impact of technology in...

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Consolidation: The hot topic sweeping the UK fibre market

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Consolidation: The hot topic sweeping the UK fibre market

Consolidation. The word on everyone’s lips. If you work in the fibre industry, and you happen to have the privilege of residing in the home of bad...

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Single Point of Failure tool in 3-GIS | Web

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Using 3-GIS | Web and Mobile to find a fault location

We all know it’s going to happen eventually. It does not matter who are you or how prepared you think are; your fiber is going to break. There are an...

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Revolutionizing network data collection: AI and the opportunity ahead

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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...

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Rethinking strategic reporting and data sharing throughout the enterprise

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Rethinking strategic reporting and data sharing throughout the enterprise

At its core, strategic reporting is the complex process of gathering and analyzing data pertaining to an organization's performance.1 The resulting...

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