The Indiana Department of Natural Resources (DNR) owns buried fiber optic cable, wireless networks, and phone systems throughout the state. With its recent GIS project, more than 50 years of paper maps, information from over 330 sites, and firsthand knowledge of historic installations contributed to a comprehensive GIS system that allows DNR employees, IOT staff, and vendors to access the data for problem resolution. The locations of over 290 miles of cable, 800 buildings, 146 towers, and all properties’ phone system information are included and can be accessed through either a database or a web interface. Constant updates are made to the system by vendors submitting changes made during repairs or when new equipment is added. The new system allows rapid access to detailed information, resulting in lower charges for repairs and less downtime.

Read more about this project at http://www.igic.org/realworld/govdnrcable.html