When Electric Cooperatives Become Fiber Operators, the Learning Curve Isn’t Where You’d Expect
Electric cooperatives across the country are still deciding to enter the broadband market. Hundreds of co-ops are now deploying or developing plans to deliver broadband to their communities. Some may be auditing outdated and existing networks while others are acquiring new ones. The one issue that seems to be a consistent afterthought is how and […]
Where Fiber Network Operations Break as Networks Scale (And Why It’s Rarely the Tools)
Fiber networks rarely fail all at once. As fiber network operations scale, small gaps in data trust, workflows, and ownership tend to surface quietly. Teams adapt. Workarounds appear. Decisions take longer. Confidence slips. When that happens, it’s easy to assume the problem is the tools. In practice, tools are rarely where fiber operations actually break. […]
November 17–19: CrescentLink for ArcGIS Pro Workshop
Date: November 17–19Time: 10 am–2 pm EST Join Coy Potts, GEOGRAPH’s Senior GIS Analyst, and Nathan Cooley, GIS Analyst, for an interactive training webinar on CrescentLink® for Esri® ArcGIS® Pro or CrescentLink for ArcGIS Desktop. Coy and Nathan will review the fundamentals and best practices of Esri ArcGIS Pro or Esri ArcGIS Desktop, and GEOGRAPH […]
August 11–13: CrescentLink for ArcGIS Pro Workshop
Date: August 11–13Time: 10 am–2 pm EST Join Coy Potts, GEOGRAPH’s Senior GIS Analyst, and Nathan Cooley, GIS Analyst, for an interactive training webinar on CrescentLink® for Esri® ArcGIS® Pro or CrescentLink for ArcGIS Desktop. Coy and Nathan will review the fundamentals and best practices of Esri ArcGIS Pro or Esri ArcGIS Desktop, and GEOGRAPH […]
May 12–14: CrescentLink for ArcGIS Pro Workshop
Date: May 12–14Time: 10 am–2 pm EST Join Coy Potts, GEOGRAPH’s Senior GIS Analyst, and Nathan Cooley, GIS Analyst, for an interactive training webinar on CrescentLink® for Esri® ArcGIS® Pro or CrescentLink for ArcGIS Desktop. Coy and Nathan will review the fundamentals and best practices of Esri ArcGIS Pro or Esri ArcGIS Desktop, and GEOGRAPH […]
February 17–19: CrescentLink for ArcGIS Pro Workshop
Date: Februrary 17–19Time: 10 am–2 pm EST Join Coy Potts, GEOGRAPH’s Senior GIS Analyst, and Nathan Cooley, GIS Analyst, for an interactive training webinar on CrescentLink® for Esri® ArcGIS® Pro or CrescentLink for ArcGIS Desktop. Coy and Nathan will review the fundamentals and best practices of Esri ArcGIS Pro or Esri ArcGIS Desktop, and GEOGRAPH […]
GEOGRAPH 2025 Year-In-Review
From Bruce Smith, CEO of GEOGRAPH Technologies Each year at this time, we try to look back and reflect on the past. Every day, every week, every month, we are running, meeting, measuring, and talking constantly. If we don’t take time to stop, look back, and examine the results of our effort, eventually the axe […]
Why Approvals Slow Broadband Builds More Than Construction
Broadband providers face constant pressure to build fast. Communities want connections quickly, regulators set ambitious targets, and funding programs demand results. The instinct is often to look at construction as the main obstacle. Crews in the field are visible, materials and equipment are tangible, and delays are easy to see. But in many cases, the […]
Fast Isn’t the Problem. Poor Planning Is.
The demand for broadband has never been higher. Communities want connections delivered quickly, regulators are setting ambitious deadlines, and providers feel the pressure to move at speed. Too often, the response is to push teams to work harder and faster. But speed itself isn’t the problem. Poor planning is. When projects stall, overrun, or fail […]
When Demand Moves Faster Than Your Plans
Broadband providers know the story well. Demand for high-speed internet continues to rise, communities are eager for service, regulators are setting ambitious timelines, and competitors are moving quickly to secure their market. The challenge is that planning and delivery often cannot keep pace. What should be a straightforward process of design, build, and connect becomes […]
Planning in Silos? Why Broadband Teams Need a Shared Source of Truth
Broadband expansion is rarely a single-team effort. Engineers, planners, construction crews, finance managers, and compliance officers all play a role in getting fibre into the ground and into homes. Yet too often, each of these groups works from their own maps, spreadsheets, and project trackers. This siloed approach slows everything down. Data becomes fragmented, updates […]
Key Takeaways from the GEOGRAPH User Conference 2025
The GEOGRAPH User Conference 2025 brought together customers, partners, and industry experts for two days of learning, collaboration, and discussion. With more than 180 organisations and nearly 2,000 users represented, the event highlighted not only the strength of the GEOGRAPH community but also the opportunities and challenges shaping the future of broadband and GIS. Below, […]