How much bandwidth do subscribers actually need? And can the digital divide be closed even in a country with one of the most unequal distributions of wealth and income in the world? Watch the latest episode with these exciting guests
Steve Briggs, CEO of Isizwe from South Africa
Bradley Fisher, CRO of Distributel from Canada
Isak Finér, CRO of COS Systems from Sweden
and their host
Nick Dinsmoor, CMO of Bonfire from the United States
or listen to the episode on Spotify.
We’re pleased to announce Cityside Fiber as our new customer and are very excited to help them bring fast, reliable fiber to businesses and homes in Orange County!
Experience the future of fiber connectivity with Cityside Fiber and COS Systems. Join us in transforming Orange County into a hub of technological innovation and limitless possibilities.
Many of our customers are already using the integrated online marketplace, enabling their subscribers to choose what they want when they want and no matter where they are – 24/7! Our updated and improved version of the platform allows for even more customization and makes it easier for you to
Portland, ME, May 2, 2023 – In a surging fiber broadband market, network owners and operators remain competitive by planning and deploying fiber networks rapidly and cost effectively. A new technical integration announced today between VETRO, a leading global provider of open, cloud-native fiber management systems of record, and COS Systems, a premier maker of cloud-hosted software used to manage broadband networks around the world, will do just that — providing network operators and internet service providers (ISPs) an automated end-to-end solution to streamline fiber network management. The integrative approach between the two companies will lead to greater efficiencies in areas ranging from planning to operations, reducing critical time to market.
“With soaring demand for true high-speed connectivity, the broadband industry needs to deliver network infrastructure that keeps pace. We’re delighted to partner with the forward-thinking, innovative team at COS Systems to help our shared customers seamlessly leverage VETRO’s best-in-class fiber management system,” said Will Mitchell, VETRO CEO. “Our open API, cloud-native platform enables seamless integration between VETRO’s system of record and OSS/BSS tools offered by COS to help network operators save significant time and money with the service provisioning and billing associated with their fiber networks.”
Leveraging VETRO’s network mapping data along with the COS Business Engine, joint VETRO and COS customers can now plan and design networks based on confirmed demand, optimizing fiber build outs. Field crews installing equipment have direct access to fiber circuit paths and network design; as drops are completed and Optical Network Terminals (ONTs) are installed, status changes are updated in real time, driving serviceability.
Network operators can easily identify and troubleshoot issues and respond to outages and service requests quickly. Various departments — engineering and billing for example — are working from the same set of data in real time, eliminating repetitive “swivel chair” operations and ensuring data integrity.
“With our integration, we’re marrying two industry-leading platforms to provide network operators with a holistic view of their network,” says Mikael Philipsson, CEO, COS Systems. “Today’s dynamic broadband environment requires thoughtful, collaborative approaches and we are proud to work with VETRO to deliver a solution that compresses deployment time, drives down errors, and provides real-time visibility and monitoring. The powerful combination of the COS Business Engine and VETRO’s always-accurate system of record offers a smart, automated end-to-end solution, with thousands of validations and cross-referencing to ensure data integrity.”
To learn more about the integration or to request a demo, please visit cossystems.com/book-a-demo/
COS Systems delivers cloud-hosted software to plan, build, and manage broadband networks globally. COS Business Engine is a proven network management solution (BSS/OSS) supporting Service Providers and Open Access networks. The end-to-end platform provides subscriber self-service and digital sales and marketing through an online marketplace. Service orders will be automatically activated within a minute and billing follows with no operator interaction. It offers a great user experience, increasing take rates and revenue. Learn more about COS Systems.
VETRO builds software that makes it radically simpler and faster for broadband providers to plan, design, deploy, and operate their fiber optic networks. Our map-based SaaS platform is easier to use and more powerful than traditional tools, and enables network owners, operators and sponsors to benefit from a modern, integrated, and connected digital hub for their physical network assets. Learn more about VETRO at vetrofibermap.com.
We are thrilled to announce that we are now one of Calix elite partners! As Calix’ leading BSS/OSS partner with open access/wholesale functionality, we are really excited about the upgraded partnership and are looking forward to future projects and continuous collaboration.
Calix Partners deliver services and solutions that simplify the management of fiber and broadband networks through custom design and operations, excite the customer subscribers, and help grow their business.
Elite Partners hold the highest tier in the Calix Partner Program. They are rapidly growing industry disrupters, changing the way our businesses and customers operate and evolve. Elite partners are the most aligned and highly integrated early adopters of Calix technologies, hold the strongest relationships, and share a large number of joint customers. They also support Calix initiatives and in return receive dedicated relationship management and a seat at the table for strategic innovation from Calix.
Read more about Calix here
We are very proud to have made the Broadband Communities’ Top 100 Companies list of FTTH leaders and innovators 2022, for the ninth concecutive year! Our products and dedication to our customers stand the test of time.
In selecting the FTTH Top 100, the editors looked for organizations that advance the cause of fiber-based broadband by
Read more here
(*source: https://www.bbcmag.com/tools-and-resources/ftth-top-100/2022)
After spending time away from us and doing something even more meaningful (being a full-time dad of three), Spencer has finally returned to the office and is ready to put his mind to and focus on how to connect the unconnected.
In order to write this piece, I’ve asked several colleagues what Spencer’s actual title is and what he’s especially good at. The answer won’t surprise those who know him but it seems from Sales to Customer Support and Business Development, he can do it all and he does it well! He might even be able to build the trenches to bury fiber conduits but I’m not sure….
So welcome back to the office Spencer!
How long have you been gone?
Spencer: About seven-eight months.
What’s your title?
Spencer: [Laughter] I’m not sure….*
What did you miss the most about working at COS?
Spencer: Warm coffee, the contact with our client’s and Ander’s jokes.
What are you especially looking forward to?
Spencer: Meeting new colleagues*, COFFEE!, playing padel, hearing about new customers and other COS updates.
*Like me, yey
You’ve been working at COS Systems for almost six years, what do you think we’re best at?
Spencer: We’re not only a great group of hard-working passionate colleagues but we also know how to have fun together when we are not working- Fika, Padel, some beers, etc.
I agree, thanks for taking the time to chat Spencer – now let’s get some coffee!
If you want to know more about Spencer or (re)connect with him to talk about your fiber projects and needs, don’t hesitate to reach out.
*Note: Since our interview, Spencer has been promoted to Head of Technical Sales Support, congratulations!
Watch here what a great partnership like ours between COS Systems, Lit Communities and Calix can look like and achieve!
COS Systems delivers a cloud-based platform built for broadband operators, automating operations from demand generation through provisioning, billing, and field service. Operators run COS Business Engine for retail ISP operations or COS Wholesale Engine for multi-provider Open Access networks, with COS FSM and COS Prospector extending the platform for field service management and door-to-door sales.
