Automation of GIS for FTTx Networks

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Automated GIS Solutions for Telecom (FTTx) Infrastructure

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Agenda

• Introduction• Bandwidth demand• OFC evolution• FTTx network overview• Need for automation• Infotech solution• Benefits of the solution• Conclusion

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Introduction

• Telecom outside infrastructure is more than a century now in most of the countries.

• Where is the bulk of telephone cabling?– 10% is in long distance networks – Converted into

fiber years ago.– 10% is distribution network – Most of them are

converted into fiber.– 80% of all Telco cabling is subscriber loop –Copper.

• Network coverage was limited geographically• Copper networks transformation to

optical fiber cables– Increase of bandwidth demand– Demand for advanced quad-play services– Reliability and scalability

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Bandwidth Demand

• High Speed Internet – Email & faster downloads– Packet telephony– Instant massager

• Advanced Data Services– Customized bandwidth– Data/video convergence (web pad)– Home networking

• Basic & Advanced Video Services– Broadcast and premium channels– Video on Demand– High Definition TV– Web TV

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Optical Fiber Cable Evolution

Source: Google

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Fiber-To-The-x

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FTTx Opportunities

• FTTH is being deployed by many organizations– Alternate operators– Governments– Local authorities– Real estate developers– Residential associations– Utility companies– Municipalities

• Urban areas– New cables are laid– New exchanges are put in operation– New subscribers are adding– New external terminal blocks are built

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Telecom (FTTx) Infrastructure

Source: Google

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Telecom Infrastructure (FTTx) – GIS Role

• GIS technology allows telecom companies to have a variety of applications ranging– Desktop based field survey– Network planning– Network design– Inventory management– Quick service provisioning– Tracking & Service assurance– Location based services– Multiple reporting

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Automation Need – FTTx Infrastructure

• Rapid replacement of existing copper networks• Construction of large-scale fiber (FTTx) networks• Lack of skilled resources to plan the emerging

technologies.• Construction of advanced and complex

technologies• Non-availability of standard FTTx tools and

process• Pressure on competitive time-to-market

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Solution – FTTx Automation

• GIS based automation solutions are ultimate for the massive telecom infrastructure (FTTx) in market research, planning, design and post-recording phases

• Objectives of the solution:– District and town networks– Govt. and municipal properties (Public/Private)– Cluster boundaries– Shortest and economical paths– Construction of OFC cables– Improved quality– Effective reporting

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Solution Overview – FTTx Automation

• Customer end network:– Building blocks and symbols– Symbols and labels

• Distribution network:– Clusters formation– Termination points– Ideal locations

• Utilities network:– Underground networks (primary and secondary

trenches and ducts)– Overhead networks (poles)

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Solution Overview – FTTx Automation Contd..

• Quality Assurance:– Rule based assurance– Duplications and errors– Boundary crossing errors– Overlapping cables, not connected etc..

• Bill of Materials:– City, district and area wise calculation– Material lengths and numbers calculation– Number of splices and termination points– Schematics and line diagrams– Report generations – various formats

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Business Benefits – Infotech Solution

• GIS based automation of telecom infrastructure (FTTx) has been aimed to:– Create large numbers of networks in a short time– Usage of less human resources– Efficient Network Planning for optimization of FTTx networks– Provide consistent and faster FTTx network designs– Increase productivity dramatically– Minimize the reworking– Effective reporting when required

• Fact Analysis: A typical FTTx network planning and design takes 20 to 25 minutes per home which can be drastically reduced to 5 to 7 minutes with GIS based automation

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Conclusion

• Massive opportunities for automation of Telecom (FTTx) infrastructure.– Global FTTx market to raise 145 million by 2013– 249 FTTx projects commenced in Europe

• Municipalities, utilities, Govt. and new Telcos will dominate build out of FTTx in next few years

• We are confident that, our GIS based automation solutions for FTTx will meet the Telco’s current and future needs to ensure:– Increase of workforce efficiency– Reduced CapEx and OpEx– Right services – Right time– Faster Return on Investment (ROI)

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