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Network Manager Telecom

Deployment Options

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SaaS vs Enterprise Deployment

When deploying IQGeo’s Network Manager Telecom software, you can choose from two distinct deployment options: a SaaS Deployment option (Cloud-Hosting by IQGeo) or an Enterprise Deployment option (customer-hosted). Each option has specific benefits and trade-offs, allowing you to choose the deployment strategy that best aligns with your business, operational, security and scalability requirements.

SaaS Deployment

The SaaS Deployment option is a Network Manager Telecom instance hosted on AWS and managed by IQGeo. The infrastructure configuration includes application servers, database, networking and security. 

Reduced IT overhead 
No need for server management, patching, database tuning, etc.

Rapid deployment
Go live in hours rather than months

Always up to date
Regular upgrades and maintenance 

Scalable
Easily add users, processing, storage etc..

Enterprise-class security
AWS compliance and secure access via OIDC/SAML SSO

Integration and data management
Access to JavaScript, Python and REST APIs

Enterprise Deployment

The Enterprise Deployment option allows IQGeo customers to choose their own hosting configuration for Network Manager Telecom. This can include an on-premises installation on the customer’s own infrastructure or private hosting on proprietary, AWS, Azure or Google infrastructure.

Advanced customization options
Direct database access, advanced workflow, integration, customization options 

Complete architecture flexibility
Ideal for rigorous IT/security policies with complex multi-technology environments

Full system management control
Customer manages infrastructure, updates, and scaling supported by IQGeo 

 

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For more detail on IQGeo’s SaaS Deployment option

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Configuration and APIs
Configuration, APIs and customization
Hosting scalability
Highly configurable
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Which Option?

SaaS Deployment

Enterprise Deployment

Comparison

IT overhead
1x IT
2x IT
Deployment time
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Deployment costs
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Dollar
Customization options
Configuration and APIs
Configuration, APIs and customization
Hosting scalability
Highly configurable
Customer managed
Security
ISO certified AWS
Customer managed

Which Option?

SaaS Deployment

Enterprise Deployment

Comparison

IT overhead
1x IT
2x IT
Deployment time
Icon feather-clock
Clock
Deployment costs
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Dollar
Customization options
Configuration and APIs
Configuration, APIs and customization
Hosting scalability
Highly configurable
Customer managed
Security
ISO certified AWS
Customer managed

Network Manager Telecom

Customer Deployment Profiles

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SaaS Deployment

Enterprise Deployment

Commercial broadband and fiber operators
Tier 1 telecom operators with complex, multi-technology networks
Municipal and regional ISPs
Operators needing bespoke integration with legacy GIS, OSS/BSS
DOTs and Intelligent Transportation Systems
Organizations requiring private, on-premises hosting
Government and private fiber network operators
 
Fiber and telecom engineering companies
 
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SaaS Deployment

Commercial broadband and fiber operators
Municipal and regional ISPs
DOTs and Intelligent Transportation Systems
Government and private fiber network operators
Fiber and telecom engineering companies

Enterprise Deployment

Tier 1 telecom operators with complex, multi-technology networks
Operators needing bespoke integration with legacy GIS, OSS/BSS
Organizations requiring private, on-premises hosting
 
 

Deployment Options

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is the SaaS Deployment of Network Manager Telecom?

The SaaS Deployment option is an IQGeo cloud-hosted deployment of the Network Manager Telecom software on an AWS architecture.

What is Enterprise Deployment of Network Manager Telecom?

The Enterprise Deployment option is a customer hosted deployment of the Network Manager Telecom software using their choice for hosting infrastructure.

What are the main benefits of choosing the SaaS Deployment option?

  • Lower IT overhead: No servers, patching, or database tuning required
  • Always up to date: Regular upgrades and weekly maintenance included
  • Enterprise-grade security: ISO/IEC 27001 certified, hosted on AWS
  • Fast deployment: Go live in hours, not months
  • Scalable by design: Easily add users and storage as your business grows

What are the main benefits of choosing the Enterprise Deployment option?

  • Complete deployment flexibility: Choose your own hosting strategy
  • Expanded integration capabilities: Advanced customization capabilities
  • Full security control: Enables site-specific security requirements

What security and compliance features are included with the SaaS Deployment option?

  • ISO/IEC 27001:2013 certification
  • Data encrypted at rest and in transit (TLS 1.2)
  • Continuous monitoring (AWS GuardDuty, TrustedAdvisor)
  • Annual external penetration tests
  • Shared security governance and certifications managed by IQGeo

How are updates and maintenance managed with SaaS and Enterprise Deployments?

With a SaaS Deployment, weekly maintenance updates and quarterly major updates are automatically scheduled and included in the subscription cost. With an Enterprise Deployment, the updates are an extra cost service, and the schedule is defined and managed by the customer together with IQGeo (or its service partner).

Which integration and data access tools are available with SaaS and Enterprise Deployments?

SaaS Deployment

  • Supports OIDC/SAML SSO for secure authentication
  • REST APIs for OSS/BSS and enterprise integrations
  • Data import/export via CSV and APIs

Enterprise Deployment

  • Supports OIDC/SAML SSO for secure authentication
  • REST APIs for OSS/BSS and enterprise integrations
  • Data import/export via CSV and APIs
  • Direct database customization access (IT resources required)

What is the typical profile of a SaaS Deployment customer?

A SaaS Deployment is ideal for commercial broadband and fibre operators, municipal and regional ISPs, DOTs/Intelligent Transportation Systems, and engineering firms seeking rapid deployment, scalability, and managed security.

What is the typical profile of an Enterprise Deployment customer?

An Enterprise Deployment is ideal for Tier 1 operators with complex, multi-technology networks, require bespoke integration with legacy OSS/BSS, or need private/on-premises hosting and custom code development.

What features are exclusive to the Enterprise Deployment option?

Features unique to the Enterprise Deployment option include custom code development, multi-technology models (copper, HFC), unlimited user scaling, private cloud/on-prem deployment, full Data Warehouse replica access, and deep OSS/BSS custom integration projects. Please contact IQGeo to discuss your specific deployment requirements.

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