{"id":8419,"date":"2019-06-25T14:00:11","date_gmt":"2019-06-25T14:00:11","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.telecomstalk.com\/?p=8419"},"modified":"2019-06-25T14:00:13","modified_gmt":"2019-06-25T14:00:13","slug":"informed-planning-is-key-to-connecting-britain-says-gaist","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.telecomstalk.com\/?p=8419","title":{"rendered":"Informed planning is key to connecting Britain, says Gaist"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

London,\nUK, 18 June 2019<\/strong>: The\nkey to rapid nationwide fibre deployment happens before a fibre cable is even\nlaid \u2013 and this early insight will be critical to the cost-effective roll-out\nof Fibre to the home (FTTH) and 5G mobile, Gaist CEO Steve Birdsall said today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Speaking on the opening\nday of Connected Britain, Birdsall highlighted that for network operators to successfully\nroll out ultra-fast and reliable broadband, a detailed knowledge of the type, condition,\nand existing assets of the UK\u2019s roads and paths is crucial.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

According to Birdsall,\nmapping this in advance of any installation work allows network providers to create accurate business cases and\nbudgets, and to make informed decisions that reduce the risk of unexpected\ndelays and additional costs, time and disruption.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThe key issue at the moment is that laying fibre-optic\ncables is not a straightforward task, knowledge is power and knowing the\nexisting condition of the working environment can be the difference between a\nproject staying on-budget and on programme or not,\u201d said Birdsall. \u201cDelays experienced on-site due to\nunforeseen problems are hugely costly and can delay projects and sometimes\naffect readiness for future fibre deployments, as the company is held back by\nbudget constraint.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Early insight into the condition of the roads, continued\nBirdsall, will become even more important as UK operators work to meet\nfull-fibre targets and deploy 5G networks. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThe next generation of mobile connectivity, 5G, is set to\nbe a true game-changer \u2013 but that requires a much denser network infrastructure\nthan we currently have,\u201d he added. \u201cThis means more work to install fibre will\nneed to take place, and as the volume increases, it is going to become\nextremely important for everyone involved to do all they can to keep the costs\nof the project to a minimum and protect companies\u2019 reputations.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Birdsall went on to highlight how Gaist\u2019s innovative\nhighways survey and mapping technology and analysis provides a solution to this\nchallenge, helping operators to\nplan networks cost-effectively, pre-warning them of problems and providing\nsignificant savings through improving installation times, reducing variations\nand minimising disruption to the road network.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cOur\nsolutions are able to support faster fibre rollout across the UK as our\ntechnology allows providers to get it right first time,\u201d he said. \u201cOur technology can provide a 10 per cent\nefficiency output at 0.01 per cent of the project cost as before you even step\nfoot on-site, you know the exact condition of the area you\u2019re working in and\nyou know what to expect.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Gaist\u2019s unique\ninfrastructure digital twin covers nearly 350,000 kilometres of the UK\u2019s roads\nand pathways. With more than a billion high-definition images, the technology\ncreates a complete and precise view of the highway network that allows network and utility providers to minimise the risk of\nunexpected set-backs.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cFibre\nrollout is no easy task but Gaist can provide the technology needed to minimise\nunnecessary difficulties,\u201d concluded Birdsall. \u201cWe are revolutionising the way\nthat network providers plan the route of fibre networks and achieve tangible\ncost savings.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n

ENDS<\/p>\n\n\n\n

About Gaist<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Gaist\nis a multi-award-winning highways surveying and mobile mapping company that\nuses digital processes and advanced data-science techniques to provide deep\ninsights about the condition of roads and roadscape to international\norganisations across the public sector, government and utilities. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Gaist\nprovides innovative and accurate highways condition surveys and inspections\nthat allows its customers to make cost-effective and informed decisions. Its\nunique infrastructure databank already covers over 341,500 kilometres of the\nUK\u2019s roads and pathways, using over a billion high definition images to map\nevery classified road in the country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Since\n2016, Gaist\u2019s National Condition Survey\nhas been surveying roads across England with the mission of revolutionising\nhighways condition surveying. As a result, Gaist has provided the industry with\na single, highly detailed map that instantly provides a wealth of information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For\nmore information about Gaist, please visit: https:\/\/www.gaist.co.uk\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Media Contact<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Proactive\nPR <\/p>\n\n\n\n

gaist@proactive-pr.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

+44\n1636 704888.  <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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