SunVizion Network Planning is a GIS-based solution for end-to-end network design that supports planning of both physical and logical resources—so you can model the real infrastructure and the services/relationships built on top of it, in one consistent approach.

Designed for multi-technology environments, it helps operators and infrastructure owners plan and roll out networks across FTTH, HFC and 5G backhaul—with automation that accelerates design, improves accuracy, and keeps plans aligned with live inventory.

One Telecom Network Planning & Design environment connected to live inventory

A standout capability of SunVizion Network Planning is inventory data versioning combined with full compatibility with SunVizion Network Inventory. Both modules use the same database and inventory features, which enables a smooth transition from planning to operations.
Instead of designing “in isolation,” planners can:

Extract a selected network segment from Network Inventory into a planning workspace (a snapshot/version) and focus on expanding it.
Log changes in real time during planning, maintaining continuous control over resource availability.
View existing assets and planned assets together (in the planned version), while operations and maintenance teams work on the stable, current network in the main version.

When the design is ready, planned changes can be posted and merged back into the main inventory version—making updates available to operational teams within minutes.

Conflict detection and controlled synchronization

Network environments change constantly. SunVizion supports a controlled workflow where planners can synchronize at any stage and the system can highlight conflicts between the plan and the current network (e.g., when a duct is no longer available). Planners can revise the design and repost—until the plan is conflict-free and ready to merge.
This reduces rework, prevents “design vs reality” mismatches, and improves confidence before execution.

Real-time collaboration for planning teams

SunVizion supports multiple planners working on the same project/version. Designers can see the work of others in real time, enabling consistent, aligned planning across teams and locations.

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Advanced automation and algorithms

FTTH planning optimization

SunVizion provides algorithms that optimize Fiber-to-the-Home planning to reduce material usage, improve resource allocation, and lower deployment costs. It supports:

Optimal placement of active and passive nodes, splitters, and fiber connections
Incorporation of existing infrastructure, including leased or shared assets
Calculation of N shortest paths for fiber connections between points, allowing selection of the most cost-effective and technically suitable option
A complete, ready-to-implement FTTH design

5G backhaul planning

SunVizion enables efficient design of fiber backhaul transport for next-generation mobile networks. The algorithm optimizes the fiber access segment to support seamless connections between antennas, routers, and central offices, and is designed to handle very high device density. It synchronizes with live network data to detect and resolve conflicts between planned and current networks.

HFC planning automation

For HFC networks, SunVizion supports optimized node placement, capacity management, and infrastructure utilization. It also includes automation for:

Automatic calculations of signal levels and voltages across network elements
Decision support considering cable lengths, noise levels, and device types—helping designers optimize HFC structure and efficiency

Automated cost estimation and always-up-to-date documentation

As your design evolves, SunVizion can automatically update:

Equipment, labor and material costs
Overall project budget and cost breakdowns
Project documentation impacted by resource changes

This dynamic cost and documentation automation supports accurate budgeting, faster identification of overruns, and fewer manual updates—especially valuable in large-scale rollouts.

What you can deliver with SunVizion Network Planning

SunVizion supports a practical, implementation-oriented workflow—from consolidating planned changes to generating essential documentation and reports. It helps ensure that nothing is overlooked by planning both the physical and logical aspects, integrating data across projects, and highlighting conflicts early.

Typical use cases

FTTH network rollout planning and optimization
5G backhaul fiber design for dense antenna deployments
HFC modernization and expansion design
Coordinated planning across multiple departments and planners
“Planned vs live” visibility for teams that need to see under-installation devices (e.g., for service delivery time estimation)

Benefits

Supports end-to-end network planning in one consistent model, covering both physical infrastructure and logical relationships.

Ensures the most optimal cable routing available by calculating and comparing alternative paths (e.g., N shortest paths) and selecting the route that best fits cost and technical constraints.

Enables planners to work in a dedicated planning version (snapshot) without disrupting the operational “main” network view.

Keeps designs grounded in real data thanks to full compatibility with SunVizion Network Inventory, including the same database and inventory capabilities.

Speeds up project start by letting you extract a selected network segment from inventory into planning and immediately extend it.

Maintains continuous control over resource availability by logging changes in real time throughout the planning process.

Reduces rollout risk by detecting conflicts between the planned design and the current network (e.g., unavailable ducts) and supporting iterative corrections before posting.

Accelerates the transition from planning to operations by posting and merging approved changes back to the main version so teams see updates quickly.

Strengthens budgeting accuracy by automatically updating equipment, labor and material costs as the design evolves, along with related documentation.

What is Network Planning and Design?

At first glance, network planning and design might seem fairly obvious. Design and planning tools assist a provider’s network engineering and capacity planning teams to extend, augment and revise their network. These are essential activities for any network where there are regular changes occurring, including adds, moves and deletes.

However, it also undervalues the importance of telecom network planning and design solutions. These tools are “the great connectors” in a network operator’s toolbox. Design and planning tools connect and coordinate:

Customer orders – including the customer premises that need to be connected to the network, as well as the essential engineering attributes that the service must consist of

Network / Resource Inventory – being aware of the current (and future) state of the network and associated resources that will impact the proposed changes

Asset and Spares Management – understanding the bills of quantities required to implement network changes and the supply chain required to make those assets available

Field Workforce Management – that coordinates the optimal use of field workers to implement changes into the network

Network Configuration – to plan and coordinate updates to the way the network functions

Capacity Planning – to ensure network capacity remains within thresholds that safeguard an expected level of service quality for customers, whilst also guaranteeing day-to-day changes are contributing to optimal future target network states

How to optimise Telecom Network Design?

Network health, optimisation and profitability are absolute fundamentals for any telecom network operator. The decisions made by network design and planning teams today have enduring ramifications on the effectiveness of the network well into the future. As such, telecom network design tools and network planning tools have to provide design and planning teams with advanced functionality to ensure:

Optimal resource allocation and capital efficiency – on network augmentations or change-outs, even small optimisations (eg 10% reduction in bill of quantities on cables and devices) can result in huge cost, implementation time and ongoing product support savings.

Coordination of resources and workforces – the network planning and design teams invariably have multiple projects underway simultaneously, often with overlapping dependencies on resources and workforces. Some designs may be for option comparison purposes and will see sub-optimal designs deleted.

Implementation efficiency – approved designs and resource allocations must ensure design packs are prepared for field workers to implement without rework. This means designs much be complete, correct and consistent.

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