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Blog | Digital transformation - What does it mean for network management?

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Digital transformation - What does it mean for telecom network management?

It feels like the European fixed line telecom market is in change. After a frantic 10 years of network rollout, the industry is finally taking a...

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Blog | Making maps inclusive: Supporting colour vision deficiency

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Making maps inclusive: Supporting colour vision deficiency using GIS

GIS is essential for network planning, management, and optimisation. Telecom professionals rely on these tools to make sense of complex spatial data,...

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Blog | The digital divide in fiber management: Research reveals industry transformation

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The digital divide in fiber management: Research reveals industry transformation

28% of telecommunications organizations still lack a dedicated fiber asset management system.1 For these companies - and many others using outdated...

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Blog: What makes fibre networks so hard to manage? Solutions to ease the strain

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What makes fibre networks so hard to manage? Solutions to ease the strain

Managing a sprawling fibre network is a complex undertaking. From maintaining accurate asset records to planning for growth, telecom operators face...

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Blog | Transforming fiber network management: Lumos' path to million-home coverage

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Transforming fiber network management: Lumos' path to million-home coverage

In a recent Fiber Broadband Association webinar, David Smith, Chief Network Officer at Lumos, joined 3-GIS's Director of Product Management, Andrew...

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Blog: Network modeling: Ericsson Network Engineer vs. 3-GIS | Web

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Network modeling: Ericsson Network Engineer vs. 3-GIS | Web

In telecommunications, the modeling of network elements is essential for efficient network design and management. Two prominent tools used for this...

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Blog | Future-proofing fiber management: Insights from Oman Broadband’s migration to 3-GIS

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Future-proofing fiber management: Insights from Oman Broadband’s migration to 3-GIS

Fiber network operators are facing unprecedented demands for speed, reliability, and scalability. As competition intensifies and customer...

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Blog: Navigating the stages of fibre network rollout

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Navigating the stages of fibre network rollout

The rollout of a fiber network is a complex, multi-phase process that involves meticulous planning, design, surveying, and execution. Geographic...

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Blog | Comparing work order processing

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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...

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Blog | No more versioning?

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No more versioning?

For physical network inventory systems, especially for fiber networks, versioning is a crucial concept. Versioning allows network planners and...

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