The Development of a Large Scale Geospatial Telecommunications Application Independent from GIS Proprietary Mechanisms

Abstract This article presents the evolution of a very large geospatial database and application developed for telecommunications outside plant management. The needs for the construction of this system and the decisions taken during its development and consolidation phases are described. New challenges found in securing and expanding this type of system in today’s market will be listed, as will be the need for a solution independent from the geographical information system (GIS) proprietary mechanisms. The alternatives examined and the approaches chosen to address the main points regarding the system evolution have resulted in a guide to similar initiatives in the area.