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Executive Summary
Geographic Information
System based Optical Fiber Network Monitoring and Management System
would be developed as a product having the capability of integrating
several different Network Management System (NMS) into one centralized
GIS based Integrated NMS system. The proposed system acts as a “manager
of managers”, serving as the central NMS managing several NMSs and
Elementary Management Systems (EMSs) in the network that on the one hand
maps specified fault and performance information on a GIS system, and on
the other hand manipulates and synthesizes the information provided by
the network elements in a suitable information presentation format for a
given service provider to help improve network efficiency, quality and
reliability. This Project proposal deals with the development of this
Product.
The key
benefits of this project are given below:
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It will combine the functionalities of existing
and new GIS and NMS systems as an integrated operational software
infrastructure and to develop hardware that seamlessly interfaces
with this infrastructure.
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The product will provide a
centralized NMS, integrating fault and performance data coming from
multiple vendor-specific NMSs or EMSs. It will also help network
service provider utilize the performance management data for
planning future extensions and strategic upgrades in the core fiber
network.
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The product will provide other utilities
(electric, gas, etc.) and construction contractors with highly
accurate outside fiber plant information, needed to avoid damaging
fiber infrastructure.
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This will enable the operational support
personnel to perform swift planned/unplanned maintenance repairs and
upgrades of the outside optical fiber network plant, both in routine
and emergencies.
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Network faults
result in interruption of service which can be prevented or
minimized due to this system.
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