No more patchwork! Why telecoms deserve a tailor-made GIS - S1. E14
In this episode, we explore the real differences between an off-the-shelf GIS and a specialized tool like Zonedge. Whereas a generic GIS just sees points, lines and polygons on a map, Zonedge is fluent in the language of telecoms: splices, optical losses, connectors, cable hierarchy and tubes.
You'll see why connectivity management is becoming a real headache with generic tools. Trace the exact route of a fiber to help a customer quickly? Calculate optical budgets? Manage work orders? With a generic GIS, you end up tinkering with home-made scripts and exporting to Excel.
The question of cost is also explored: is investing in a specialized tool really worth it? Spoiler alert: when you look at the total cost of ownership, costly customizations, wasted hours and errors avoided, the answer becomes pretty clear!
An essential episode for all those who wonder whether we can really afford to manage such a critical infrastructure with approximations.