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Navigating the network lifecycle: An introduction

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Navigating the network lifecycle: An introduction

For those of you that have been in the telecom industry for some time, the following story will more than likely resonate with your own experience. I was introduced to 3-GIS through one of its owners, Tom Counts, and was intrigued with the niche...

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Shift in GIS technology: Reimagining the transactional model

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Shift in GIS technology: Reimagining the transactional model

If you work for a telco and have needed to track your network assets in a centralized way, you may have used Ericsson Network Engineer (ENE) or...

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Along the Path newsletter

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Along the Path: How can we facilitate ease of use?

Welcome to the 2023 Q2 edition of Along the Path. In this edition, we discuss why user-friendly interfaces, intuitive workflows, and simplified...

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Adapt. Overcome.

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Adapt. Overcome.

As I approach my ten-year anniversary at 3-GIS I have spent some time reflecting on the journey. Many of you may not be aware of this, but I did not...

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Here are some ways GIS data benefits the entire enterprise.

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How telcos use GIS-based network management systems

To be competitive in the telecommunications landscape today providers rely on workflow processes and systems that integrate information across the...

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3-GIS Announces Partnership with UtilNet

Strategic partnership supports growing demand for an Esri-based GIS platform, replacing legacy Ericsson Network Engineer system within Middle East...

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3-GIS Newsletter | Along the Path

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Along the Path: Equipping our field crews for success

Welcome to the 2023 Q1 edition of Along the Path. In this edition, we dive into field mobility and how directly connecting network data to field...

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Interactive storytelling through Esri's ArcGIS StoryMaps

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Interactive storytelling through Esri’s ArcGIS StoryMaps

Creating content that stands out online can be tough, especially as digital content continues to grow as the medium of choice. Choosing topics that...

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How should CSPs approach telecom network management modernization in the face of system obsolescence?

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Shifting OSP network management in the face of system obsolescence

I started my career supporting utilities and their GIS programs, specifically migrating their legacy CAD-based technologies to the latest in...

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Along the Path: How can we boost our fiber deployment plans for 2023

Welcome to the Q4 edition of Along the Path. In this edition, we focus on ways to boost our fiber deployment plans for 2023 as we wrap up 2022.

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