INFRA

MANAGEMENT
SUITE
Network design & management software
 About GeoStruct

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Our mission
GeoStruct combines over 20 years telecom experience in network design,
financial management and system implementation. With this knowledge
we successfully provide ways to reduce the end-to-end cost of network
planning and management. In practice we help our customers to re-think
and improve their processes, enabled by our state-of-the-art software
products.

Our philosophy
We believe that ideally one database should support the complete
end-to-end network planning process. This should be facilitated by easy to
use interfaces for data input and retrieval.

In finance and logistics it is common practice to have all processes

supported by one Enterprise Resource Planning system. We believe that
this should also be applied to network planning. Ideally bringing together
the technical, operational and financial aspects.

This philosophy is shown in the middle section of this brochure. The arrow
is representing the central database underlying all processes and process
steps. For each process step we have described the related interface in
onepagers in the remainder of this brochure.

F o r Te l e c o m , E l e c t r i c i t y, G a s , W a t e r & S e w e r a g e
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 InfraManager

InfraManager is the core of the GeoStruct Infra Management Suite

(IMS). It provides all functionality for setting up network models and
reports. It gives a comprehensive database view on networks in
every stage.

• Provides a very flexible data model that can be easily configured and
maintained by the customer. Avoids complex programming and keeps
implementation times short.

• Supports all types of network configurations, including fiber, coax, sew-

erage and electricity. These models can be combined in one database.

• Uses a standard database server such as Microsoft SQL Server, Oracle

or MySql and is fully multi-user.

• Comes with powerful reporting tools that supports all types of formats,
such xls, dxf, kml. The application provides a number of standard re-
ports for calculations and network analysis.

• Has a project based set-up. Networks can be stored in separate folders.

These folders can be tailored to fit individual user groups. Acces to the
folders can be restricted to specific users.

• Provides an end-to-end overview of the network, both outside plant as

well as inside plant.

F l e x i b l e & Ve r s a t i l e
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 InfraMap

InfraMap is the GIS and Mapping solution in GeoStruct IMS. The spe-
cific design, drawing and analysis functions provide the ideal tooling
for efficient network design and management.

• Shows objects and connections of the data model in user definable

layers.

• Uses any type of map as background layer. This can vary from
online maps (e.g. OpenStreetMap, Google or user defined), to imported
AutoCAD drawings, aerial photographs, or any other photo or drawing
in a standard format, such as kml, png, jpeg, dxf.

• Combines the best of GIS and CAD features, such as layers,

straightforward drawing and editing, projections and unlimited geo-
graphical reach.

• Provides a complete set of optimisation routines, such as shortest-path

analysis, automatic connection of objects, finding near-by objects and
clustering objects.

• Is fully synchronised with the GeoStruct IMS database. This enables

quick insight in the geographical location of any database object.

• GPS input can be made visible in InfraMap and be used for online
measurement of the actual location of objects and connections.

Fully integrated GIS / CAD mapping tool

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 InfraRobot

The first engineering automation tool that actually delivers what it

promises. It automatically finds the optimal allocation of nodes and
location of related distribution points for any level in a network.

• Uses the avalailable trenches and nodes from InfraMap. Facilitates

design of cost critical trench patterns by the engineer if desired.

• Allows the user to define constraints and parameters.

• Works on any model developed in Geostruct IMS.

• Automatically generates bill-of-materials.

• Supports business analysis and what-if-scenarios with a

comprehensive built-in cost model.

• Provides a fully transparent step-by step process to allow for

engineering input and control if required.

• Produces a fully engineered network as outcome and not just a

statistically accurate cost calculation.

Minimize design effort and material costs

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 Network Management

• The network management tools of IMS provide easy access to and

control over all network data stored in the database.

• Allows assessment of the network topology for locating outages,

devices and customers. This means that cable routes and customer
locations can be easily queried and viewed.

• Support for network repair in existing networks (which usually involves

placement of connections, handholes, new pieces of cabling and/or
ducts). Also existing networks can be easily expanded and modified.

• Provides details on spare capacity in the network, which can be easily

assessed and allocated.

• Network topology and calculations can be visualised through the

NetView module.

• Status of routes and devices can be automatically changed (e.g. from

allocated to active).

• Fully supports Inside Plant configuration and management: cabinet /

ODF locations, patchpanels, patch routings, connections to active
equipment.

• Easily integrated with network monitoring, work force management, and

other OSS Systems.

Insight into network topology on every level

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 Inside Plant

The NetView module delivers a comprehensive set of tools to fully

serve all aspects of Inside Plant design, management and
maintenance.

• The appearance of components (for cabinets, patch trays, connectors),

is fully configurable. A photograph or picture can be loaded for each
component, for realistic presentation.

• The drawing of components can be automated. Complex shapes, like

cabinets with their trays and connectors, can be drawn with one single
drag and drop action.

• Automatic grouping of shapes. Complex shapes can contain hundreds

of sub-shapes and maintenance of such complexity can be very time
consuming. In NetView they will act as one. Moving and deleting this
shapes can be reduced the one single action.

• Connectors of a component can be individually positioned.

All connections to these connectors will be drawn to the right position.

• Once a component shape with connectors is defined, the Netview

model allows for patching between these connectors. The patch detail is
then automically stored as a connection in the database. This provides
tracebility from house connection to active equipment.

Automatic schema creation

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 BUSINESS
SURVEY
CASE

• Draft concept in online maps • Use of satellite photo’s and

maps reduces survey time
• Use of roads as trench patterns
• Online GPS measurements at
• Cost calculation module location
• What-if analysis (e.g. alterna- • Online data / information collec-
tive AP location or models) tion and processing
• Presentation formats • Google Street View integrated

DESIGN BUILD

• Based on concept • Planning

• Detailed connection plans • Workflow management
• Assembly and installation • Work instructions
instructions
• Material lists
• Optimization routines
• Pre-fab specifications with
• (Automatic) validations and barcodes
quality checks
• Monitoring project progress
• Online design changes

Supports all stages in network design, construction &

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 Infra Management Suite

PROJECT
CONCEPT
PREPARATION

• Super-fast quotations • Permits

• Sharp presentations • Project definition
• Standard netwerk models • Adjust and specify (project)
available templates
• Basis for detailed design
• All types of online maps
available
• Module for reading in postal
code locations

AS BUILT SUPPORT

• Measuring actual network • Asset management

positions with GPS
• Life-cycle management
• Automatic relocation of
components and cables • Customer reporting / support
• Documents • NOC interface
• Digital files for costumers • Analysis of logical network
• Printing documentation • Customer Support
(e.g. through AutoCAD)

maintenance
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 GeoWorks

A fully configurable tablet application for field workers such as

surveyers, contractors and supervisors

• Every type of user has its own work set definition.

The various in-the-field activities run under the same license.

• Automatic export and import of work sets to synchronise the GeoStruct

IMS database. This enables engineering to monitor and control all
in-the-field processes.

• Communication via off-the-shelf syncing solutions, like Dropbox or

SkyDrive. This facilitates off-line use and minimizes datatransfer, with
associated cost advantages.

• Complete GeoStruct IMS overview in-the-field. The detail of a designed

network can be made transparent for everyone via tablet or laptop.

• GeoStruct has developed worksets for survey, home visits, digging

trenches, blowing cables, installation of FTUs and other, covering all
in-the-field activities.

The reliable survey solution

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 InfraPlanner

InfraPlanner is a comprehensive, easy-to-use, resource planning

tool.

• Tasks, activities and resources are completely configured and

maintained by the customer.

• Supports multiple planning mechanisms:

- Scheduling of all activities in a Project.
- Automatic scheduling of specific tasks and resources.
- Manual planning of tasks and resources.

• Includes reporting tools and a module for generating mailings to inform

residents on planned survey or installation activities.

• Facilitates monitoring of progress on scheduled activities.

• Enables configuration of alerts to track when a task or milestone is

coming due.

• Fully synchronised with Infra Manager and Infra Map.

Automated scheduling
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 Fiber Model / Fiber Tools

• An extensive number of pre-configured Fttx models are available (e.g.

Reggefiber FttH, Fiber to the Business, rural Fiber-to-the-Farm, etc.).

• Models can be extended or combined with any other broadband net-

work e.g. coax or copper (Fiber to the Curb).

• Any type of technology is supported, point-to-point, PON, G-PON, etc.

• Any type of duct and sub-duct configuration is supported.

• Route design and management; tools for blowing cables over any given
duct route.

• Automatic labeling of components.

• Extensive functionality is available for configuration of fiber cable (tube,

sheath) colouring schemes.

• Complete configurability of devices and equipment (enclosures, splices,

connections, patches, etc.).

• Splice diagrams and associated reports and/or listings.

• Full network connectivity between outside plant and inside plant can be
configured and documented.

• Export module for technical civil and installation drawings.

Efficiency in project management

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 CATV Model / CATV Tools

• Standard CATV network models are available. These models can be

easily modified or expanded for each desired configuration and/or
specification.

• Network components are complety configurable, minimising the need

for customisations or software development for customer specific
requirements.

• The CATV network model can be combined or integrated with any other
network configuration, like Fiber, FTTx of HFC.

• With the InfraRobot module, CATV network projections can be

automatically generated and evaluated.

• Calculation models for economic analyses and bill-of-materials can be

set-up and modified by the customer.

• Calculation module for defining the optimal distribution of the individual

drops (connection order on the multi-taps), based on the optimal signal
level of the individual customer connections.

• Easy modification of specifications and settings for signal level

calculations.

• Automatic numbering of amplifiers and streetcabinets, generation of

block diagrams (network schema) and generation of tap lists.

• Export module for technical civil and installation drawings.

Transparency drives down costs

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 ICT solutions & services

GeoStruct IMS in-the-cloud

If you’re looking for ways to reduce the complexity of your IT infrastructure,
Geostruct IMS can also be run in the cloud. The Geostruct IMS has been
succesfully implemented with both VMWare and Citrix XenAp and in Server
Based Computing set-up, with outstanding performance.

Training
GeoStruct provides extensive training on all its products and product
platforms.

Implementation
This includes set-up of data models, for which GeoStruct has a number of
standard templates available (e.g. AON and PON fiber, waste water).

Asset management
GeoStruct IMS enables registration and storage of all network related data
(e.g. location, condition, replacement cost, maintenance history, etc.) of
multiple networks and can be easily integrated in a procedural framework
(e.g. PAS 55).

IT services and hardware

Through selected partners GeoStruct can provide an array of ICT services
ranging from installation, datacenter, mobile IP connections, to technical
support and helpdesk.

Data conversion / AutoCAD conversion to GIS

GeoStruct provides and conducts all kinds of conversions from various
database systems, GIS or AutoCAD.

Flexibility in integration
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 Customers

Partners

Update your application landscape

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GeoStruct delivers innovative
and highly effective products and
services for the design and
management of infrastructural
networks.

GeoStruct’s main product is the

Infra Management Suite. This
state-of-the art software applica-
tion has an extremely flexible data
model that enables configuration
of virtually any existing or future
network. We offer solutions for fiber
(FttX), coax, waste-water, electricity,
gas and water, or any combination
of networks.

The fully integrated database, GIS

and CAD functionality makes Infra
Management Suite a very power-
ful tool, capable of supporting all
aspects of network design and
support, in a user-friendly and very
effective way.

GeoStruct
Winthontlaan 200
3526 KV Utrecht
The Netherlands
+31 (0) 30 750 89 45

www.geostruct.com
[email protected]