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VertiGIS ConnectMaster is managing 350km of copper cabling and 850km of fiber infrastructure at Kuwait Airport, enhancing network visibility and fault
VertiGIS ConnectMaster has been implemented at Kuwait Airport to manage its critical telecommunications infrastructure, providing a unified digital foundation for network assets that support operational resilience and future expansion [1]. This deployment by systems integrator Arabian Construction Company (ACC) addresses challenges in fragmented network data, which is crucial for the 24/7 safety and reliability of air traffic control systems [1].
| At a glance | |
|---|---|
| Project | Kuwait Airport telecommunications network management [1] |
| Solution | VertiGIS ConnectMaster [1] |
| Infrastructure managed | 350km copper, 850km fiber, 200 cabinets, 270 routers/switches [1] |
| Key benefit | Unified network visibility, automated fault detection [1] |
Kuwait Airport's telecontrol network carries avionic and meteorological data vital for flight traffic control, making precise documentation of every network component essential for rapid fault response and system reliability [1]. VertiGIS ConnectMaster provides a complete and accurate record of both passive network layers and active equipment, enabling ACC to manage 350km of copper cabling, 850km of fiber infrastructure, 200 cabinets, and 270 routers and switches [1]. The system also includes an OTDR Fault Location Analyser to automate fault detection, accelerating troubleshooting and improving network availability [1].
ACC, a long-term partner of VertiGIS since 2013, highlighted the importance of having every detail and redundancy across all network layers under control, especially as the airport undergoes expansion [1]. Buddie Ceronie, Chief Commercial Officer at VertiGIS, noted that a single, trusted view of network assets allows organizations to manage change more effectively and plan future expansions with confidence [1].
VertiGIS recently announced the launch of VertiGIS ConnectMaster for ArcGIS®, a new platform designed to integrate network inventory management with Esri's ArcGIS software [2]. This integration aims to enhance efficiency, precision, and scalability for telecommunications network operators and utilities by allowing them to plan, document, and manage physical and logical networks within a unified GIS ecosystem [2]. The new platform ensures seamless data access and editing across ArcGIS applications, avoiding duplication and ensuring consistency [2].
ConnectMaster for ArcGIS is compatible with ArcGIS Cloud Services, offering flexible deployment options including SaaS and containerized solutions, and integrates with technologies such as AI/Machine Learning, BIM, and IoT [2]. VertiGIS plans to showcase this new offering at Mobile World Congress from March 3-6, 2025, with a global product release scheduled for Q2 2025 [2]. VertiGIS, backed by Battery Ventures, also recently acquired 1Spatial, a provider of location master data management software and services [3].
The successful implementation at Kuwait Airport demonstrates the ongoing demand for integrated, scalable solutions in managing complex telecommunications networks, particularly as critical infrastructure becomes more reliant on digital systems.
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