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Connected America 2025 recap: Innovations and regulations shaping telecom's future

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Connected America 2025 recap: Innovations and regulations shaping telecom's future

Last week, I had the opportunity to attend the third annual Connected America conference in Dallas. Over 2,200 industry professionals gathered to...

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Blog | The hidden costs of not using OSP design software

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The hidden costs of not using OSP design software

Some network operators still rely on manual processes or outdated tools for outside plant (OSP) design, assuming they can cut costs by avoiding...

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Blog | The case for a scalable physical network inventory

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The case for a scalable physical network inventory

With the surge in fibre network rollouts, the demands on network management solutions are greater than ever. Yet, many telcos are still navigating...

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Blog | How fiber mapping software cuts costs – Part 2: Unlocking savings with 3-GIS

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How fiber mapping software cuts costs – Part 2: Unlocking savings with 3-GIS

In Part 1 of this series, we explored how fiber mapping software can optimize both CapEx and OpEx by improving accuracy, streamlining operations, and...

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Blog | Why AI's data center boom demands smarter fiber planning

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Why AI's data center boom demands smarter fiber planning

With the announcement of a $500 billion AI infrastructure initiative and Microsoft's planned $80 billion investment in data center expansions, the...

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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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Vitruvi, a leading provider of innovative construction management software, is excited to announce its strategic partnership with 3-GIS.

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Xplore network expansion driven by Vitruvi’s strategic partnership with 3-GIS to revolutionize telecom network construction management and deployment

Denver, CO – December 05, 2024 – Vitruvi, a leading provider of innovative construction management software, is excited to announce its strategic...

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Blog: What is a fiber network management system, and why does it matter for your network?

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What is a fiber network management system, and why does it matter for your network?

Whether you’ve been in the industry for decades or are navigating the challenges of today’s rapid growth, one truth remains constant: a clear view of...

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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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