Pole Management

Get ahead of pole management risks. Extend the value of your assets

With Cyclomedia, utilities companies and telcos get better visibility and improve performance of their networks and associated hardware. Our street-level visualization and data-capture solution improves the ability to manage the predictability, revenue, and lifespan of critical assets.

Assess, monitor, and track the state and number of your poles in your inventory
Maintain an accurate dataset of potential network risks
Build stronger relationships with regulators and public utilities commissions regulatory agencies
Streamline maintenance operations by better understanding priorities

Resolve problems before they turn into threats. Improve situational awareness. Be prepared for a fast-changing world.

Track and verify cable and telecom attachments with ease.

The process starts when we deploy our vehicles, equipped with patented street-level imagery camera and LiDAR sensor, to capture full 360° spherical high-resolution and geometrically accurate panoramic images.

A single project with Cyclomedia can help you:

Establish a clear line of sight into your network hardware.
Identify risks and compliance issues proactively.
Improve relationships with regulators.
Better evaluate network health to prevent overload issues.
Prepare for extreme weather and conduct necessary pole hardening processes.
Quantify missed or upside revenue opportunities.

Asset Management
 Pole Identification and Inspection

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Street Smart
The interactive webviewer for all Cyclomedia data

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Geo Cyclorama
A 360° high res panoramic view at street level

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Pole management and the importance of an advanced workflow

Managing each pole effectively is vital for utilities and telecommunications companies looking to maintain reliability and ensure public safety. When pole owners invest in robust solutions for pole inspection and pole data collection, they gain actionable insights into the state of their pole structures, preventing issues before they escalate into costly problems. By adopting advanced pole engineering workflows, your team can reduce failure risks, streamline operations, and maintain compliance with regional codes.

Map

A comprehensive map of your network infrastructure lays the groundwork for smarter planning. By incorporating GIS and map visualization tools, you can map pole locations accurately, verify the positioning of attachment points, and integrate each pole with existing assets. This workflow helps you spot potential hazards more efficiently, enhancing both safety and productivity. Precise map data also supports permit applications when expanding coverage or upgrading existing pole setups.

Utility

In the utility sector, having real-time insight into network hardware ensures you can automate tasks and analyze reliability. Utility companies rely on pole data derived from data collection efforts that capture everything from height and vertical clearances to environment-related stress factors. By focusing on compliance and inspection, you build trust with regulators and the public while safeguarding critical asset integrity.

Software

Modern software solutions allow you to transform raw data into precise 3D models, run advanced pole loading calculations, and share insight across your team. By leveraging cloud-based software with user-friendly functionality, you can store, process, and export pole datasets with ease. This integration of software and hardware helps you keep an eye on your entire infrastructure, from utility pole top to underground cables.

Pro features

Investing in pro tools, such as IKE Office Pro or O-Calc Pro, gives your team the ability to handle extensive pole networks. These pro solutions come with advanced pole analytics, ensuring that you capture all necessary field data during every utility pole measurement. The end result is a more reliable network, a more efficient allocation of resources, and a more informed team.

Utility pole

Every utility pole supports multiple attachment points from various attachers, including communication cables and power lines. Through joint use agreements, different providers collaborate on a single utility pole, optimizing costs and accelerating broadband deployment. With consistent inspection regimens, you ensure each utility pole remains safe, structurally sound, and ready for future expansions.

Pole loading

Accurate pole loading assessments are crucial. When you analyze load factors—taking into account wind, weight, and tension—you can prevent costly breakdowns. Tools like O-Calc Pro help you perform pole loading checks that meet NESC standards, thereby preserving structural integrity and ensuring public safety.

Joint use

Joint use arrangements often involve multiple stakeholders sharing a pole. With standardized workflows, each attachment request can be handled efficiently, reducing bottlenecks. Joint use fosters collaboration among contractors and provider teams and can accelerate broadband rollouts, especially in underserved regions. A consistent workflow for joint use also simplifies asset management by consolidating all attachment details in one place.

Broadband deployment

Effective broadband deployment relies on accurate pole insights, automatic workflows, and robust integration methods. Ensuring that every pole meets NESC guidelines and can support new lines shortens project timelines and keeps budgets in check. Ultimately, well-managed broadband deployment amplifies connectivity for communities, boosting communication, commerce, and public safety.