The document summarizes an audit of K-PowerNet's fiber optic network in the El Dorado Springs area over 11 months. It details the coverage area, stats on work completed installing over 3300 pieces of equipment at 130 sites over 10,000 square miles. It discusses the capabilities of their GIS database, benefits like improved record keeping and efficiency. Issues faced included network speeds for the GIS and personnel availability. Cost analysis estimates over $187,000 annual savings currently, growing to $245,000 once the circuit database is complete. The timeline for completion is at least 2 more years to finish Missouri and Oklahoma, with 1 additional year for continuous updates.

1. El Dorado Springs Area
Audit of K-PowerNet’s
Fiber Optic Network
By Scott Kusselson
Project Manager
6/9/2015

2. • Introduction
• Coverage Area Maps
• Stats
• Demonstration of CresentLink’s Capabilities
• A look at Peculiar POP
• Benefits of a GIS Database
• Issues Faced
• Cost Analysis
• Timeline for Completion
• Summary
Outline ofTopics

5. • Total of 23 working weeks, 16 weeks spent in the field over 11
months
• Covered an area of over 10,000 sq. mi.
• Completed over 130 sites
• Added over 3300 pieces of equipment
Stats

6. Demonstration of CresentLink’s
Capabilities

7. • Better recordkeeping because of a centralized location of
information
• Operational and strategic benefits for the entire
telecommunications department
• Greater efficiency in time spent researching information
• Managing information geographically
Benefits of a GIS Database

8. • Biggest issue faced so far was the network speed of using GIS
at sites
• Availability – Limited number knowledgeable personnel
invested in maintaining the database
• Maintaining the GIS database
• Executives needs to stress to field technicians the importance of
maintaining accurate data
- Using forms every time when working at a site or splice can
- Maintaining correct labels at sites
Issues Faced & Potential Setbacks

9. Transport Engineering -
• 32 hr./Mo. researching where hardware is located
• 8 hr./Mo. saved by not having to update installation drawings.
This will also minimize duplicate info.
• 9 hr./Mo. in time researching equipment cost estimates
Transport Engineers Savings –
49 hr./Mo. * $150/hr. = $7,350/Mo.
Cost Analysis

10. Transport Network (When circuit database is built) -
• 32 hr./Mo. working on NOFA’s
Transport Network Savings –
32 hr./Mo. * $150/hr. = $4,800/Mo.
Cost Analysis

11. Technician -
• 16 hr./Mo. accurately investigate fiber assignments plus
36 hr./Mo. for drive time for Transport Engineering
• 3 hr./Mo. having to research outdated handwritten splice
diagrams
Technician Savings –
55 hr./Mo. * $150/hr. = $8,250/Mo.
GIS and CresentLink programs are a better tool for planning
because I can check the results when done – Joe Warren
Cost Analysis

12. Transport Engineering Savings - $7,350/Mo.
Transport Network Savings - $4,800/Mo. (When circuit database
becomes available)
Technician Savings - $8,250/Mo.
$7,350/Mo. + $8,250/Mo. = $15,600/Mo. or $187,200/Yr.
When circuit database becomes available -
$7,350/Mo.+$4,800/Mo.+$8,250/Mo. = $20,400/Mo. or $244,800/Yr.
Total Cost Savings

13. • At least another year to complete the physical components of
Missouri
• At least 2 years to complete the physical components of
Oklahoma
• Add an additional 1 year to the numbers above for continuous
changes/ updates to keep the database current
• Variables include schedules and number of personnel working
to complete this project
Timeline for Completion

14. Timeline for Completion

15. • When complete the database will create a better workflow for
the entire telecom dept.
• The database will save employees countless hours searching
for the correct information
• There should be a database administrator for the eventual
increasing in maintenance done to the database
• KAMO Power will initially save upwards of $187,000 per year
for the physical database and $245,000 when the circuit
database is complete
Summary