Alaska Communications (ACS) is a premier provider of advanced broadband and managed IT services, offering essential connectivity across Alaska’s homes, businesses, government agencies, and rural communities. Their vast and complex fiber network is crucial to serving one of the most geographically challenging regions in the world.
The Challenge: Data Fragmentation and Inefficiency
Alaska Communications operated its extensive network using a collection of legacy systems, creating significant barriers to operational efficiency and growth. The core challenges stemmed from:
- Disparate Data Types: Critical network information—from fiber location to customer service records—was spread across multiple, isolated legacy data stores.
- Inconsistent & Incomplete Records: Data extracted from various Fiber Management System (FMS) sources was often incomplete or contradictory, making simple network tracing or planning unreliable.
- Lack of a Unified Data Model: The absence of a single, standardized structure limited overall visibility, hampered strategic decision-making, and severely restricted operational agility.
The VETRO Solution: Precision Migration and Data Unification
VETRO’s expert team applied a proven, collaborative migration methodology designed to not only move data but to transform it into an operational asset that supports data flow across a variety of fiber operator systems via pre-built, out-of-the box ready integrations.
The Process Included:
- Customer-Centric Training: Prior to migration, ACS teams were thoroughly trained on the VETRO data model and its capabilities, enabling them to make informed decisions regarding their new data structure (schema).
- Iterative Verification and Schema Alignment: VETRO employed rigorous sample validation and iterative data verification across the entire network. Weekly meetings tracked progress of identifying missing data, resolving discrepancies, and informed ACS’s final schema alignment to optimize their business processes.
- Full Data Migration: The comprehensive geometry and fiber splicing data were accurately migrated into VETRO’s modern, unified data model.
- Comprehensive QA & Validation: A final quality assurance phase resolved all remaining discrepancies, ensuring the integrity and accuracy of the entire network dataset.
Key Results and Benefits
The migration delivered immediate, tangible benefits, transforming ACS’s ability to manage, grow, and troubleshoot its network.
“VETRO’s team approached our migration with a level of professionalism and precision that gave us confidence from day one. The process was highly collaborative and carefully managed to minimize disruption to our business. By the time we went live, our data was in better shape than it had ever been, and we were set up for long-term success with our customers.”
The successful partnership with Alaska Communications demonstrates VETRO’s capability to manage highly complex data migration projects, delivering a foundation for operational excellence and strategic network growth in the telecommunications industry.
Is your network data working for you, or against you? Don’t let legacy systems and fragmented records slow your expansion. Follow Alaska Communications’ lead and transform your network into a unified, automated asset with VETRO’s expert migration team.
About VETRO
At VETRO, our vision is to empower network operators to master escalating complexities and lead the charge in defining the future of global connectivity. Our Network Infrastructure Management and Orchestration Platform is the cornerstone for building future-ready infrastructure, transforming the entire lifecycle of physical network assets. By establishing a cohesive system of record and enabling intelligent, automated workflows, we empower our clients to move beyond legacy systems, unlock efficiencies, deploy advanced technologies, and connect more communities to the digital world faster than ever before. vetrofibermap.com
