THE BEST REAL ESTATE GIS TOOL GOT BETTER! After sitting through several real estate tool demo’s in the last two years, I was convinced that Steven Scarcella’s RE-View tool was as good as it could get. Then Steven, COO of Integrated Telecom Property Technology (ITPT), showed me the updated version- the VRE (Virtual Real Estate) tool. The VRE tool does not require a separate GIS license, includes several new telecom network data elements, and now covers 27 states…and counting. Of course, the biggest benefit of VRE…
It’s never too early to look ahead and see the forest through the trees. Upon rejoined the consulting world 6 months ago, I have been exposed to a whirlwind of information about new and emerging technology in the telecom sector. Below are the eight technology megatrends that have captured my attention. I define a MegaTrend as a long term, macro trend that drives permanent changes in customer experience, service delivery, and network infrastructure. So, without further ado… 8 MegaTrends…
Having spent almost all of 2013 as the network procurement lead at FirstNet, I became both an avid supporter of the FirstNet mission and humbled by the complex environment in which FirstNet must succeed. With almost a year to reflect on the situation and assessing emerging technologies, I am ready to provide the Dolislager Plan for FirstNet. Let’s start with the problem. How does FirstNet quickly provide a nationwide, interoperable, self-sustaining wireless network with its only…