iMAP
iMAP's automation features significantly reduced the time consumed in the design process, while the built-in network design rules greatly reduced human error.
Project Overview & Challenge
Increasing complexity in fiber planning and design, necessitated the development of a tool that simplified and optimized the design process. The tool needed to be user-friendly, reduce human error, and deliver efficiency in the design process. Existing solutions often failed to deliver automation and critical design decision-making. Our aim was to create a tool that balanced automation and design decision-making, while integrating NBN™ UFA N2P network design standards.
Engineering Scope & Methodology
The approach was to develop a semi-automated tool for the NBN™ network, capable of handling NBN™ N2P UDD fiber planning and design. The tool needed to incorporate user-friendly features and be capable of enforcing network design rules to reduce human error. The development of iMAP involved a meticulous design process.
Our solution offered built-in NBN™ UFA N2P network design standards, an intuitive GUI interface, and a Google Street View plug-in. It allowed for easy equipment drag-and-drop between support structures, automatic updating of cables with associated duct and trench, and even featured an in-built quality tool.
Outcomes & Results
With the introduction of iMAP, we experienced a substantial improvement in the planning and design process of the NBN™ network. The tool's automation features significantly reduced the time consumed in the design process, while the built-in network design rules greatly reduced human error. The tool's user-friendly features led to an increase in design quality and productivity.
By streamlining the NBN™ network planning and design process, it has played a crucial role in enhancing efficiency, reducing human error, and improving the overall quality of output.