The rollout of complete fibre and hybrid networks takes intelligent planning and design. The buildout process is the single largest expense for an operator, so the right tools are essential to prevent them from becoming even more onerous. To help keep a lid on costs, the most efficient route with the highest revenue potential has to be a key priority of any fibre buildout.
The right tools can help make the process more efficient while ensuring that costs are controlled. Enghouse Networks provide a suite of solutions that optimise fibre rollouts, equipping engineers and network planners with all the tools they need for success.
‘Dig Once’ and Drive Down Installation Costs
There’s little room for error when it comes to laying fibre. The 2020 US Broadband CAPEX Report found that installing fibre costs $44,000 – $55,000 per mile, making it the most expensive aspect of the network lifecycle.
Enghouse Networks have developed industry-leading fibre planning tools to manage the process and reduce fibre install costs by up to a third while ensuring that operators comply with new ‘Dig Once’ policies.
An Empowered Workforce
Finding and employing experienced network planners can be challenging with average salaries running into six figures. Having the right fibre planning tools at your fingertips reduces the overhead costs related to manually planning highly-complex fibre routes. They allow operators to speed up the fibre route planning process and to optimise workflows. They also equip teams in the field with the tools they need to work independently, identifying and solving problems.
The right fibre planning tools helps to empower engineers and planners to work effectively and efficiently, giving them the data and equipment they need to carry out their job.
Lower Repair Costs
It’s not just installation costs that can stack up, repairing fibre optic cables can be nearly as costly. Repair teams need to prioritise their work to help ensure that the most pressing problems with the biggest service impact are dealt with first. Field teams, construction crews and subcontractors need to have critical and accurate information at their fingertips to ensure they can carry out their job as efficiently as possible.
The right network management solutions help them to restore services quickly, reducing time spent dealing with customer issues and helping to keep costs under control.
The tools you need from Enghouse Networks
Download the Solution Brochure to understand how Enghouse Networks can help in GIS Network Planning & Management and Site Management to better plan your fibre buildout and manage your on-site projects.
