VIAVI Solutions Inc. and 3-GIS, a market-leading fiber network design and management software provider, announced a partnership on May 29, 2025. This collaboration aims to empower businesses with faster, more accurate fiber fault location capabilities while leveraging existing Geographic Information System (GIS) investments. The combined solution is currently deployed at Windstream Wholesale, automating manual processes to improve network maintenance, minimize downtime, increase revenue, and reduce costs.
Fiber deployment is rapidly increasing across transport networks, data centers, enterprises, and home broadband, driven by demand from AI/ML and high-performance computing. Identifying and resolving fiber faults quickly is critical to network operators' financial performance. The integration of VIAVI's ONMSi Remote Fiber Test System (RFTS) with 3-GIS's robust geospatial capabilities speeds up technicians' work in identifying and resolving issues during network operations and maintenance.
At Windstream Wholesale, the integrated solution provides instant detection of full- or partial-cut impairments, allowing proactive action before dark fiber customers identify an issue. This leads to significant reductions in repair times by dispatching the right technician and test equipment efficiently. Glen Grochowski, Director, Windstream Wholesale Engineering, stated that this integration automates a previously manual process, reducing operational costs and service downtime.
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