What 3-GIS does

3-GIS is a privately held software company that provides GIS-based network management solutions for telecommunications, electric, and gas providers. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in Huntsville, Alabama, with engineering operations in Warsaw, Poland and sales presence in the UK and Switzerland, the company employs between 101 and 250 people and serves customers across North America, EMEA, and MENA. Its platform is built natively on Esri ArcGIS technology and is positioned by the company as the "third generation" of GIS, succeeding paper-based mapping and CAD-based desktop systems with a browser-accessible, web-based system of record for physical network assets. 3-GIS operates as an Esri Partner Network Gold member, with 3-GIS | Web, Mobile, and Admin forming the core platform, supplemented by Diagramming and Prospector extensions for fiber planning on the telecom side, and SPANS, MIMS, Productivity, and Lifecycle modules (acquired from SSP) extending coverage into joint-use, inspection, and workforce management for electric and gas utilities. The company also exposes OpenAPI 3.0-compliant REST APIs and integrates with OSS/BSS systems through partners including CDG, Graphical Networks, Render, Viavi Solutions, and Vitruvi, with data interoperability across Esri REST endpoints, File Geodatabase, KML/KMZ, CSV, and CAD formats.

Name

3-GIS

Legal name

3-GIS LLC

Website

https://3-gis.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

3-GIS provides GIS-based network management software built on Esri ArcGIS for telecom, electric, and gas providers, covering fiber planning, design, construction, joint-use management, inspections, and workforce workflows through a suite of web, mobile, and integration products.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Network Management Software

NAICS

Computer Systems Design and Related Services (54151), Computer Systems Design Services (541512)

SIC

Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design (7373), Services-Computer Programming, Data Processing, Etc. (7370), Services-Computer Programming Services (7371)

akta.pro primary industry

GIS & Spatial Data Management Platforms (BPAMANAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Geospatial Data Management & Enterprise GIS (Geodatabases, Web GIS, Spatial Analytics) (EUAHAKAC), GIS, Network Modeling & Digital Twin for Gas Systems (EUAJAEAF)

Keywords

• Fiber network management
• GIS network software
• Telecom infrastructure software
• Utility asset management
• Network design software

Headquarters

HQ city

Decatur

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Operations

Revenue model

1. Software Subscriptions: SaaS-based software licenses for telecom and utility network management including Web, Mobile, Admin, Diagramming, Prospector (telecom) and SPANS, MIMS, Productivity, Lifecycle (utility) modules. Delivered via cloud-hosted or on-premise deployment models.
2. Professional Services: Consulting (program budget, network architecture, workflow), managed services (system administration, as-built updates, connectivity updates, audit support), and data services (system migration, data conversion) to support network management strategy implementation.
3. Data Migration Services: Migration of network data from legacy systems (Autodesk, Bentley Map, GE Smallworld, Esri, Ericsson, OSPInsight, Schneider ArcFM, VETRO FiberMap, and 20+ others) into 3-GIS database with iterative validation process.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

3-GIS provides a web-based GIS software platform built natively on Esri ArcGIS that enables telecom, electric, and gas providers to plan, design, construct, and manage fiber, copper, electric, and gas networks. The platform consolidates spatial, asset, and operational data into a single system of record with browser-based access, mobile field applications, automated network routing, and REST API integration with OSS/BSS systems. Products are delivered via cloud-hosted or on-premise deployment with related professional, data migration, and support services.

Product overview

3-GIS provides a modular GIS-based network management platform built on Esri technology for telecommunications, electric, and gas providers. The telecom product suite consists of 3-GIS | Web (core web-based fiber network management system), 3-GIS | Mobile (field application for iOS/Android), 3-GIS | Admin (configuration console), 3-GIS | Diagramming (network visualization extension), and 3-GIS | Prospector (planning and routing optimization). The utility product suite, acquired from SSP, includes 3-GIS | SPANS (joint use/pole attachment management), 3-GIS | MIMS (mobile inspection management), 3-GIS | Productivity (ArcGIS Pro automation tools), and 3-GIS | Lifecycle (workforce management). Products support the full network lifecycle from planning and design through construction, operations, and maintenance.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• 3-GIS | Web: Web-based fiber network management system combining full-editing GIS, light path tracing, project tracking, and browser access.
• 3-GIS | Mobile
• 3-GIS | Admin
• 3-GIS | Diagramming
• 3-GIS | Prospector
• 3-GIS | SPANS
• 3-GIS | MIMS
• 3-GIS | Productivity
• 3-GIS | Lifecycle

Products and services

• 3-GIS | Web Web-based fiber network management system combining full-editing GIS, light path tracing, project tracking, single-click constructible work packets, and browser access for designers, field crew, project management staff, and stakeholders across an enterprise.
• 3-GIS | Mobile Field application for mobile network performance management allowing field users to view, edit, and create features from Android and iOS devices, with offline capability and real-time synchronization for searching network assets, updating construction status, running reports, and locating faults.
• 3-GIS | Admin System administration console enabling full configuration of the 3-GIS software suite, including user roles, tool access, data access controls, material catalogs, and BOM/QAQC rules without custom code.
• 3-GIS | Diagramming Dynamic, data-driven diagram generation extension that eliminates manual drafting by automatically updating network connectivity diagrams when modifications are made, simplifying export and sharing of diagrams.
• 3-GIS | Prospector Network planning extension using an automated modeling engine that evaluates existing infrastructure, regulations, geographic barriers, and construction costs to prescribe least-cost routes for fiber deployment and expedite planning workflows.
• 3-GIS | SPANS Web-hosted joint use management application (Spatially-enabled Permitting And Notification System) for managing third-party pole attachments, with automated validations and audit-ready reporting, formerly branded as SSP SPANS.
• 3-GIS | MIMS Mobile Information Management System for gas and electric utilities to plan, perform, and document field inspections including leak surveys, valve inspections, and pole patrols with real-time field-office data flow, formerly branded as SSP MIMS.
• 3-GIS | Productivity GIS automation tools for utility networks enhancing ArcGIS Pro with focused editing, analysis, and work creation tools, automating complex versioning and reconcile/post processes, formerly branded as SSP Productivity.
• 3-GIS | Lifecycle Workforce management application purpose-built for utility workflows, connecting office and field teams through a centralized, map-based task assignment and tracking system, formerly branded as SSP Lifecycle.
• 3-GIS | Web Enterprise APIs REST APIs built on OpenAPI 3.0 standard enabling tailored interaction with network data, supporting JSON/GeoJSON formats with granular authentication and permissions for integration with OSS/BSS systems.
• Data Migration Services Migration of network data from legacy systems including Autodesk, Bentley Map, GE Smallworld, Esri, Ericsson, OSPInsight, Schneider ArcFM, VETRO FiberMap, and 20+ others into the 3-GIS database with iterative validation.
• Professional Services and Support & Training Consulting (program budget, network architecture, workflow design), managed services (system administration, as-built updates, connectivity updates, audit support), and training services supporting customer implementation and ongoing operation of 3-GIS solutions.

Quantifiable outcome

• 10x faster deployment for Tier 1 CSPs (from industry ebook)
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers15 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration10 records

AI capability5 records

Feature10 records

Partnerships

21 partnerships are on record, tiered core, primary, secondary, strategic and supporting.

• EsricoreTechnology or IntegrationEsri is 3-GIS's core technology platform provider, enabling GIS-based network management through ArcGIS integration. 3-GIS is an Esri Partner Network Gold member. The partnership provides the foundational geospatial technology upon which 3-GIS builds its telecom and utility network management solutions.
• CentillionprimaryImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerCentillion is an implementation partner helping organizations deploy and operationalize 3-GIS solutions, focusing on network engineering and design services.
• CyientprimaryImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerCyient is a global engineering and technology solutions company providing implementation services for 3-GIS deployments, bringing engineering expertise and innovation to network transformation projects.
• FibersmithprimaryImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerFibersmith specializes in engineering smarter fiber network solutions and partners with 3-GIS to deliver comprehensive fiber network design and management implementations.
• GeodataprimaryImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerGeodata is a Nordic company delivering GIS expertise for smarter networks, providing implementation support for 3-GIS solutions in Scandinavian and European markets.
• Tata Consultancy Services (TCS)primaryImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerTCS is a global IT services and consulting firm driving enterprise-scale digital transformation, offering implementation services for 3-GIS solutions at enterprise scale.
• UtilNetprimaryImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerUtilNet delivers network inventory solutions and partners with 3-GIS to provide comprehensive utility and telecom network management implementations.
• CDG (Crystal Graphics)coreTechnology or IntegrationCDG reimagines OSS/BSS solutions for service providers and provides integration capabilities enabling 3-GIS to connect with operational and business support systems.
• Graphical NetworkssecondaryTechnology or IntegrationGraphical Networks turns network systems into operational reality, providing integration support for 3-GIS network management solutions.
• Render NetworkssecondaryTechnology or IntegrationRender powers faster, smarter network rollouts through integration with 3-GIS, enabling streamlined network deployment workflows.
• Viavi SolutionssecondaryTechnology or IntegrationViavi Solutions powers network excellence with precise testing capabilities, integrated with 3-GIS for comprehensive fiber network management including fault localization.
• VitruvisecondaryTechnology or IntegrationVitruvi simplifies network builds with end-to-end management capabilities, integrated with 3-GIS for extended network lifecycle management.
• InovaantagesecondaryChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorInovaantage serves as a distributor connecting organizations to trusted solutions, extending 3-GIS market reach across regional markets.
• MediatelsecondaryChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMediatel is a distributor equipping telcos with advanced fiber solutions in Latin American markets.
• TAPCOsecondaryChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTAPCO drives smarter, safer infrastructure solutions and distributes 3-GIS products in specific regional markets.
• Fiber Broadband AssociationstrategicStrategic or Co-development Partner3-GIS is a member of the Fiber Broadband Association (FBA), collaborating on industry standards, best practices, and broadband deployment advancement. Won FBA Amplify Award for Product Innovation in 2024.
• American Planning AssociationsupportingStrategic or Co-development Partner3-GIS maintains membership in the American Planning Association to stay at the cutting edge of industry standards and planning methodologies.
• FTTH Council EuropestrategicStrategic or Co-development Partner3-GIS is a member of FTTH Council Europe, participating in fiber-to-the-home industry advancement and standards development.
• Fiber Connect Council MENAsupportingStrategic or Co-development Partner3-GIS is a member of Fiber Connect Council MENA, supporting fiber broadband deployment in Middle East and North Africa markets.
• INCA (Independent Networks Cooperative Association)supportingStrategic or Co-development Partner3-GIS is a member of INCA, collaborating with independent network operators on infrastructure development and best practices.
• Society of Telecommunications Counsel (STC)supportingStrategic or Co-development Partner3-GIS maintains membership in STC to engage with telecommunications legal and regulatory professionals.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• IQGeo: IQGeo provides geospatial network management software (IQGeo Network Manager) specifically for telecom fiber operators, with planning, design, and operations modules. It competes most directly with 3-GIS | Web and Prospector for AltNet and incumbent telecom accounts globally.
• VETRO FiberMap: VETRO FiberMap is a cloud-native fiber network management and mapping platform serving ISPs, AltNets, and municipalities. It directly competes with 3-GIS | Web in the broadband and fiber overbuild segments and is also a supported 3-GIS migration source.
• Render Networks: Render Networks provides a network rollout management platform that automates fiber construction workflows from design through as-built. It complements and partially competes with 3-GIS, and is an active integration partner in 3-GIS's ecosystem.
• Comsof: Comsof offers automated fiber network planning and design software (Comsof Fiber) widely used by European operators and municipalities. It overlaps with 3-GIS | Prospector in automated routing and least-cost network planning for fiber deployments.
• Vitruvi Software: Vitruvi provides end-to-end network build management software for telecom operators covering planning, design, and construction. It is both a 3-GIS integration partner and a direct competitor for the same enterprise telecom customer base.

Broad incumbents

• Esri: Esri is the dominant enterprise GIS platform provider and the underlying technology partner for 3-GIS. Through ArcGIS Utility Network and the emerging Telecom Domain Network, Esri increasingly competes directly with 3-GIS at the platform layer while still serving as its core technology.
• GE Vernova (Smallworld GIS): GE Vernova's Smallworld GIS serves electric, gas, and telecom utilities for spatial network management. It competes with 3-GIS in the utility network management space, particularly for large investor-owned utility customers.
• Schneider Electric (ArcFM): Schneider Electric's ArcFM and Resource Advisor solutions provide GIS-based network management for electric and gas utilities. It is listed in 3-GIS's supported migration source systems, indicating direct competitive overlap in utility asset management.
• Bentley Systems (OpenUtilities): Bentley Systems offers OpenUtilities and Bentley Map for asset and network management across utilities and telecommunications. As a broader infrastructure engineering platform, it competes with 3-GIS for network planning and design mandates, and is listed as a supported 3-GIS migration source.
• Netcracker Technology: Netcracker offers comprehensive OSS/BSS and digital transformation solutions for telecom service providers globally. While not a direct GIS competitor, it competes for the same enterprise telecom software budgets and overlaps with 3-GIS's OSS/BSS integration territory.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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