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Telecom | Webinar
Chasing features or building foundations? The key to network scalability
As fiber networks expand, so do the challenges of managing physical network inventory (PNI). With increasing complexity, security risks, and rising maintenance demands, many operators are realising that their current systems aren’t built for the future.
Yet, in the rush to modernise, it’s tempting to focus on the latest tools and features. But without a scalable, reliable core system, these add-ons won’t solve underlying inefficiencies. It’s like putting the cherry on a cake that hasn’t been baked—true success starts with a strong foundation.
In this on-demand webinar, we explore what a future-ready PNI system looks like —one that ensures operational efficiency, scalability, and long-term growth. From asset tracking and data synchronization to security and open-source trade-offs, we’ll share practical strategies to help you navigate the modernization process with confidence. approaches.
Presenters cover:
- What to look for in a large scale PNI solution
- How to avoid the trap of prioritizing new features over scalability
- Understanding security considerations and challenges
- Strategies to enhance usability, performance, and data accuracy
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About the presenters
Simon Carson
Strategist, UK Market
Simon started work for British Telecom as an access network engineer in a career that spanned more than 39 years with the company. During that time, he fulfilled several senior IT leadership roles across system design and architecture, focusing on inventory management and workflow. Following retirement from BT in 2023, Simon has worked in a consultancy role for 3-GIS as Strategist for the UK market since March 2024.
Ed Bagnall
3-GIS | Technical Product Manager
Ed has a decade of experience working in the GIS industry and has spent the last 5 years of his career within telecom. In his current role of Product Manager at 3-GIS, Ed focuses upon developing and sharing fibre design and management solutions as the deployment of fibre continues to grow rapidly across the UK and Ireland.
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