This webinar will delve into the latest trends, focusing on how geographic information systems (GIS) coupled with remote fiber test systems (RFTS) can be used to streamline fiber build certification and enhance operational efficiency, while supporting less experienced technicians. While both tools play distinct roles, their integration is key to driving operational excellence, meeting customer demands, and empowering teams. We will explore the critical role of GIS data and integration with RFTS in telecom and power operations, highlighting how it delivers more efficient dispatch and faster fault resolution, while allowing preventative actions to be taken.

Our expert panel, including representatives from VIAVI, Esri, and FBA, will share insights and real-world use cases.

Key topics include:

1. RFTS Monitoring and Alarm Generation: See how GIS information is integrated with monitoring systems to ensure precise and timely dispatch of technicians.
2. RFTS Use Case for PON Construction: Learn about centralized testing for fiber construction, the correlation of optical events with specific locations, and the importance of GIS data in rapid fault resolution and inventory management.
3. RFTS Use Case for Fiber Sensing: See how to correlate cable strain and temperature to power cable locations to mitigate impacts from environmental or human factors such as overheating, icing, and tampering
4. Integration of Real-Time Data into NOC Dashboards: Gain insights into how real-time data integration helps identify and respond to various events, from natural disasters to technical faults.Join us to learn how leveraging GIS and real-time data can transform your operations, ensuring efficiency, accuracy, and improved service quality.

Presented by:

• Rodrigo Melo, Global Product Line Manager, Viavi Solutions

Key topics include:

• Strategies for leveraging vendor partnerships to drive business success
• Identifying and breaking down operational silos for a more proactive approach
• Immediate actions to implement today for scalable growth tomorrow

Whether you’re seeking to enhance operational efficiency or future-proof your organization, this panel will provide actionable insights and practical advice. Don’t miss the opportunity to learn from the experts and take your management systems to the next level!

Presented by:

• Amanda Scherer, Director Solutions Marketing, Adtran
• Robert Conger, General Manager of Software and Strategy, Adtran
• Adam Weast, Director of Product Management, Adtran
• Frank Kaim, CEO, 7Sigma Systems

For optimized operations, IQGeo enables network builds that are ready for operationalization, in which you can design your network for testing and test as you build. This ensure that you can test and validate that your rollouts are according to design specs as you incrementally build your network. As the network is built, you can use the same testing infrastructure to enrich alarms and tickets with accurate position and asset information to reduce errors, improving the effectiveness of field crews.

To monetize your network, IQGeo’s near-net model discovers business opportunities and automates route generation to deliver faster and more accurate sales estimates. Your sales engineers can dynamically control and edit routes while also integrating near-net opportunities, delivering higher conversion rates on proposals and ultimately higher ROI on your network builds.

Join us to see how IQGeo helps you to enhance your fiber network operations and time to value with more accurate, predictive data.

Presented by:

• Stefan Schneider, Telecom Product Manager, IQGeo
• Jonas Verstuyft, Product Manager – Sales Enablement, IQGeo

We will investigate the benefits and pitfalls of the bend insensitive optical fiber. Specifically, how this will change our concept of handling the fiber, our concept of how to design the cables that contain the fiber, termination practices, and overall installation changes. The advent of more bend insensitive fiber gave rise to several application changes cable design changes as well as installation and termination practices. While all of these are pluses just like adding up tolerances in a mechanical design sometimes, we find that we stack our tolerances all in the same direction and while everything is within spec the product fails. We will look at how all the benefits have been taken advantage of by the various stages in cable design installation and termination and where they may or may not cause a problem. In general bend insensitive fiber has allowed a much broader manufacturing envelope to be used. But are we coming closer to a failure edge than we recognize, that is the question.

Presented by:

Wayne Kachmar
Owner and President, Technical Horsepower Consulting
Optical Cable Technical Expert at Fiber Optic Center, Inc.

Learn how the pay-as-you-go business model helps align growth strategies with financial realities and discover how BEAD funding is driving new opportunities for rural broadband expansion. Our panelists will also share insights on introducing value-added services like voice and TV streaming to further enhance rural connectivity.

Key Takeaways:

• Flexible Solutions: Learn about scalable technologies for rural broadband.
• Pay-As-You-Go Model: Understand financial strategies for sustainable growth.
• New Opportunities: Explore BEAD funding and value-added services like voice and TV streaming.

The webinar will conclude with an interactive Q&A session, providing a chance to address your questions and gain expert insights.

Don’t miss this opportunity to hear from the leaders shaping the future of broadband for rural communities!

Presented by:

• Guillaume Le Mener, VP of Product Marketing, 6WIND
• Matt Kennamore, Senior Director, Business Development, Adtran
• Tim Maylone, Founder and CEO, Cherry Capital Connection (CCC)

Key Takeaways:

1. Distinguishing GIS and CAD: Learn the differences in requirements and capabilities of enterprise GIS and CAD to understand how they complement one another in network design and management.
2. GIS as the Network Foundation: Explore how GIS offers a clear and holistic view of network inventory, scaling to handle large CSP data and user volumes while integrating seamlessly with BSS and OSS for comprehensive network management.
3. The Engineer’s Role with CAD: Discover how CAD is tailored to fit the needs of engineers, providing precise information for network construction and fulfilling technological, regulatory, and financial requirements.
4. Integration for Success: Understand why GIS and CAD integration is critical to maintaining evergreen data quality, improving staff productivity, and increasing opportunities for automation, ultimately driving faster time-to-market and enhanced competitiveness.

Attendees will gain valuable insights into how GIS and CAD can work together to optimize decision-making, simplify workflows, and streamline intelligent network design.

Register now to revolutionize your network management and operational strategies through the power of GIS and CAD integration.

Presented by:

• Randall René, Industry Solutions Director – Telecommunications, Esri
• Scott Casey, Vice President, Spatial Business Systems

See how your organization can prevent costly errors and streamline financial processes, ensuring your finance team has the project information they need to efficiently manage payments and maintain financial integrity.

Key takeaways:

• Understanding the financial implications of each project phase, from design to closeout
• The critical need for construction management systems to prevent financial losses
• Empowering your project managers to handle financial actuals and ask the right questions before invoices arrive

Presented by:

• Char Noland, VP Global Solutions Consulting, Vitruvi Software
• Felix Wright, As-built Consultant, Vitruvi Software

Presented by:

• Chas Rubino, Strategic Client Executive at Postalytics (a Certified HubSpot app)
• Ryan Dendievel, Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing at Wire 3
• Hannah Lee, CEO and Co-Founder at Second Mile (a HubSpot Platinum Partner)

This session is perfect for ISP executives, IT leaders, and digital transformation specialists looking to transform their customer journey and business operations through AI.

Presented by:

• Thomas Sullivan, Regional Sales Director, Sonar Software
• Joel Silverman, Chief Customer Officer, Actifai
• Lindsay Kelley, VP Marketing, Sonar Software

Builders and operators must adopt digital platforms to save time and resources. In this webinar, we’ll break down these core operational challenges and share best practices for overcoming them—leading to faster revenue realization and greater stakeholder confidence.

Key Takeaways:

• How poor communication and outdated processes impact project timelines and revenue realization
• Proven strategies to boost field productivity by over 15%, reducing delays and rework
• The power of real-time data and insights for faster, more informed decision-making across field and office teams
• Real-world examples of teams that have successfully adopted technology in the field, completing projects ahead of schedule and improving margins

Speakers:

• Joseph Hurley, PMP, Network Delivery Manager, Render Networks
• Jonathan Moore, Solutions Engineer & Network Delivery Manager, Render Networks

Join us for a conversation with David Smith, Chief Network Officer at Lumos, to discuss how they plan to expand their network from thousands of homes to millions by integrating comprehensive network management technology into core operations—enhancing decision-making, improving efficiency, and accelerating deployment in both greenfield and brownfield scenarios.

Presented by:

David Smith Chief Network Officer Lumos

Andrew Wright Director of Product Management 3-GIS