The City’s Fiber Digital Twin

Governance • Modernization • Local Innovation

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Your fiber. Your data. Your city.

You know what makes a modern city’s heart beat? It’s not just the paved roads or the newest buildings. It’s the fiber optic cables running beneath our feet, along our poles, connecting every citizen, every business, every public service.

The reality ? Fiber optic has become a public infrastructure as essential as water, electricity, or the road network. And like any critical public infrastructure, it deserves to be managed with the tools and rigor it demands.

But here’s the catch: how many cities can truly say they have a handle on their fiber infrastructure? Between plans scattered across different consultants, PDF files that date back to the Stone Age, and complicated relationships with multiple operators, the reality on the ground looks more like a giant puzzle than structured management.

The Real Impact

The problem : Flying Blind

We’ve talked with dozens of municipalities, and we always hear the same frustrations. How many cities can truly say they have a handle on their fiber infrastructure?

The Challenge

Data scattered everywhere

(plans with consultants, outdated PDFs, stray Excel files)

You lose control of your own infrastructure

Complex multi-operator relationships

(no big-picture view, case-by-case negotiations)

Revenue opportunities slipping through the cracks

Lack of public transparency

(citizens left in the dark about available coverage)

Constant frustration and political pressure

No reliable As-Built records

(plans never reflect what’s actually in the ground)

Project delays and unexpected costs

Our Vision : Taking Back Control

Digital Sovereignty - Your data stays under your control, not on an outside consultant’s servers
Clear Governance - A fair and transparent framework for managing all your operators
Modern Operations - No more scattered PDF plans and Excel files
Local Innovation - A platform that helps attract new operators and drive the digital economy

This is what we believe at Zonedge: the city must maintain control of its fiber. Full stop.

You own the poles along your boulevards. You’ve invested millions in your fiber infrastructure. It only makes sense that you own the digital intelligence that goes with it.

“We own the physical network. We must own its digital intelligence.“

Three tools, one fiber digital twin

Instead of buying 15 different tools that don’t talk to each other, Zonedge gives you an integrated platform that covers the full lifecycle of your network. From the first pencil stroke to long-term maintenance, everything is connected.

Zonedge GIS

The Command Center

This is where your engineers and planners do their best work. Detailed network design, full inventory management, complex analysis - everything that demands power and precision.

Your fiber-specialized GIS, with all the advanced tools to plan and manage your infrastructure like the pros.

Zonedge WEB

Universal Access

Democratize information across your organization. Anyone with a web browser can view the network, add annotations, and collaborate on specific tasks.

Perfect for citizens services, urban planning, managing permits or marketing. Everyone has access to the right information.

Zonedge TERRAIN

The Field Tool

Your technicians work with a tablet or phone, directly on-site. Geotagged photos, real-time inventory updates.

The big bonus? It works even without internet. In remote areas, your teams stay productive and everything syncs automatically.

A plan created in Zonedge GIS is instantly visible in Zonedge Web, and the field teams validate that data through Zonedge Terrain. One single source of truth for the entire organization.

Master the Full Lifecycle of Your Network

Managing a fiber network isn’t a project with an end date. It’s a continuous lifecycle that’s constantly evolving. Zonedge equips you for the three major phases of that cycle.

01. Design : Plan with Precision

The design phase is where it all begins. With Zonedge, even the most complex infrastructures become manageable.

Comprehensive detailed inventory — Document every fiber, pole, and conduit. Essential for coordinating with water and road services, managing your rights-of-way.

Professional drawing tools — Preconfigured templates and CAD tools that speed up your work while ensuring standardization.

Customizable mapping — Create thematic maps tailoed to your needs and precisely georeference all your assets.

02. Operate : Run Efficiently

Once the network is in place, Zonedge transforms your daily operations into a collaborative environment where everyone stays in sync.

Seamless office-to-field coordination — Prepare sectors at the office, assign them to teams, then validate the collected data.

Smart service turn-up management — Plan your splice points, assign fibers, and connect citizens and businesses in a documented way.

Instant remote diagnostics — Trace a fiber’s path and pinpoint th fault from an OTDR reading, right from your desk.

Operator management — A single portal to fairly manage all your operators, grow your leasing revenue, and ensure compliance.

03. Innovate : Maximize Your Asset

Your fiber network is a strategic asset that can become a true driver of economic and social development.

Citizen transparency — Offer a public map where citizens can check available coverage in their area.

Decisions based on real data — Plan expansion toward underserved areas, reduce the digital divide.

Smart city readiness — Your infrastructure is ready for loT, smart cameras, private 5G, and the innovations ahead.

How Zonedge Adresses It

The Concrete Benefits for Your City

Beyond the technical features, what really matters is what it changes in your day-to-day and for your budget.

Priority

Budget Control

An affordable solution that avoids the costs of large enterprise systems. Cost-effective Express package, preconfigured and ideal for municipalities. Predictable investment.

Accessibility for All

Simple and powerful. Your non-specialist employees collaborate effectively with Zonedge Web and Terrain without GIs degree. Information is democratized

Guaranteed Field Autonomy

Offline mode: your teams stay productive even in remote areas, with automatic sync that ensures data integrity.

Integration and Longevity

Your existing data (CAD, GIS, Excel) is integrated to protect your investment. Transition with no information loss.

Data Security

Rigorous policies, systematic validation, granular access control, full traceability. Your sensitive infrastructure is protected.

We’re not just talking about penny-pinching savings. Some municipalities have increased their leasing revenue by tens of thousands of dollars per year simply by having better visibility into their assets.

You’re Not Alone in This

Powerful technology backed by real huma support. At Zonedge, we position ourselves as your partner, not just a software vendor.

🎯 Responsive Technical Support

Ticket-based support that handles every request with care, plus a knowledge base with hundreds of articles to find answers fast.

🔄 Data Integration

We guide you through integrating your existing data, regardless of format. Smooth transition, preserved history.

📚 Training at Your Own Pace Online

Tutorials and presentations that let your teams get comfortable with Zonedge at their own pace. Progressive and effective adoption

⚙️ Tailored Customization

We customize the platform to fit your specific workflows and organizational reality.

Take Control of Your Fiber Infrastructure

Digital transformation for cities isn’t just a buzzword. It’s a reality happening right now. The cities that take control of their fiber infrastructure today will be the ones attracting businesses, families, and investment tomorrow.

With Zonedge, you can :