Mobile Site Management Part Two: How Software Streamlines Site Acquisition, Design, and Build 

In response to increasing demands for high-quality mobile services, operators understand they need to deploy cell sites quickly and efficiently. In part one of our Mobile Site Management series, we detailed the first step operators must tackle: nominal planning and best candidate selection. In part two, we’re highlighting the acquisition and designing of the selected site, then building it out. These processes can be highly … Continue reading Mobile Site Management Part Two: How Software Streamlines Site Acquisition, Design, and Build 

Navigating the Complexities of Data Center Management with a Digital Twin

The modern data center stands as the backbone of digital infrastructure, powering our connected world. However, behind the seamless operations and rapid scalability lie a myriad of challenges that data center managers grapple with on a daily basis. Robustness, scalability, security, connectivity, flexibility, efficiency, and competitive pricing—these are the cornerstones of successful data center models. Achieving these goals, however, is far from simple. The complexity … Continue reading Navigating the Complexities of Data Center Management with a Digital Twin

Interview with the CEO: What does “Simplify Complexity” mean for FNT?

Andreas Thieme: “Simplify Complexity” is FNT’s new slogan. Why?  Carsten Wreth: The previous slogan “Transparency Matters” was more of a reflection of our old self-image in that we create an “overview of infrastructures” for our customers. That is an accurate reflection of where we started and it was right for many years. But since then, we have developed enormously. Today, it’s much more like helping … Continue reading Interview with the CEO: What does “Simplify Complexity” mean for FNT?

Industry Expertise: How a Unified Resource Management Solution Supports Sustainability

Telecom providers can realize many business benefits by improving sustainability, including greater efficiency and cost savings. For example, replacing fossil fuels with clean, renewable energy not only reduces a provider’s carbon footprint, it also significantly reduces energy costs and ongoing OPEX. While this may seem like a huge undertaking, providers can start small by simply limiting their use of fossil fuels and implementing the right … Continue reading Industry Expertise: How a Unified Resource Management Solution Supports Sustainability

5 Steps to Determine if You’re Dealing with an Outdated DCIM Tool

“Why should we upgrade or replace our DCIM software when it’s working just fine?” This is the most frequently asked question in discussions about how well suited the current software is for current and future requirements. This thinking is a common mistake. The fact is, outdated tools put your reputation, your data, and your daily data center operation at risk. Here’s why… There is a … Continue reading 5 Steps to Determine if You’re Dealing with an Outdated DCIM Tool

Key Features and Benefits of a Modern Network Inventory Solution 

One of the most fundamental, yet often overlooked, components of an operator’s network management toolkit is network inventory. As service providers strive to stay ahead of the competition and deliver high-quality services, utilizing best-in-class network inventory management software is key to success. After all, network inventory management can affect the performance of the entire network operations system stack.   As discussed in the blog post “The … Continue reading Key Features and Benefits of a Modern Network Inventory Solution 

The Strategic Advantage of Utilizing a Modern Network Inventory Management Solution

Network assets, such as routers and cables, are a fundamental component of communications services offered to customers. Accurate network inventory therefore is crucial for maintaining reliable and efficient operations. These solutions are responsible for keeping track of all the physical, logical, and virtual components of a network including devices, connections, and network overlays. Yet, not every solution is created equal, and service providers often face … Continue reading The Strategic Advantage of Utilizing a Modern Network Inventory Management Solution

Times of Change – why the importance of good cable management continues to grow

The importance and scope of data transmission continue to increase – whether it’s streaming videos, shopping online, or listening to an audiobook or music via your favorite streaming service. All run along the neural pathways of advancing digitization – network cabling. Managing the cable infrastructure should therefore become more of a focus for network managers, in particular for data center operators. In addition to the … Continue reading Times of Change – why the importance of good cable management continues to grow