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Outside Plant Fiber Management

Seamless outside plant fiber network management

Map, plan, design and manage any fiber-optic network infrastructure with PATCH MANAGER suite of features!

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Take control of every aspect of your outside plant fiber network

With PATCH MANAGER you can manage every detail of your outside plant fiber network’s physical infrastructure.

GIS Integration

The PATCH MANAGER GIS Extension makes map integration hassle-free.

Splice Management

With PATCH MANAGER, planning and documenting your fiber splicing is easy.

Seamlessly document and manage both inside and outside plant networks.

Manage the entire inside and outside plant network from one application

PATCH MANAGER offers a single solution for managing your entire inside and outside plant infrastructure.

Fiber network connectivity

Map, plan, design and manage any fiber-optic network infrastructure.

Connection tracing

PATCH MANAGER allows you to follow every hop in the connection trace and ensure reliable service delivery.

Fiber splicing

Easily model complex splicing scenarios in PATCH MANAGER’s intuitive splicing overview.

Fiber splitting

Support for fiber splitting allows you accurately document your GPON networks.

Strand level detail

Trace connection routes and view properties for individual fibers.

Any type of cable

As well as single-mode and multimode fiber, PATCH MANAGER also supports documenting copper, power and more.

Important circuit data

With PATCH MANAGER’s custom data fields, you can keep track of circuit IDs and fiber statues, and also calculate attenuation loss.

Fiber network connectivity

Map, plan, design and manage any fiber-optic network infrastructure.

Connection tracing

PATCH MANAGER allows you to follow every hop in the connection trace and ensure reliable service delivery.

Fiber splicing

Easily model complex splicing scenarios in PATCH MANAGER’s intuitive splicing overview.

Fiber splitting

Support for fiber splitting allows you accurately document your GPON networks.

Strand level detail

Trace connection routes and view properties for individual fibers.

Any type of cable

As well as single-mode and multimode fiber, PATCH MANAGER also supports documenting copper, power and more.

Important circuit data

With PATCH MANAGER’s custom data fields, you can keep track of circuit IDs and fiber statues, and also calculate attenuation loss.

Infrastructure management

Document and manage all of your physical network infrastructure.

Ducts

Route cables through ducts and accurately define the path on a map. Multi-duct structures are supported with innerducts. You can then visualize the precise occupancy and capacity in the duct overview.

Buildings

Document the buildings in your network with as much detail as you need. Display them on a map either as icons or drawn shapes.

Manholes and poles

Whether you’re documenting underground or aerial fiber, you can easily route your cables and ducts through manholes and poles.

Inside plant

PATCH MANAGER supports documenting all passive and active equipment, allowing you to also document your inside plant infrastructure.

Infrastructure management

Document and manage all of your physical network infrastructure.

Ducts

Route cables through ducts and accurately define the path on a map. Multi-duct structures are supported with innerducts. You can then visualize the precise occupancy and capacity in the duct overview.

Buildings

Document the buildings in your network with as much detail as you need. Display them on a map either as icons or drawn shapes.

Manholes and poles

Whether you’re documenting underground or aerial fiber, you can easily route your cables and ducts through manholes and poles.

Inside plant

PATCH MANAGER supports documenting all passive and active equipment, allowing you to also document your inside plant infrastructure.

GIS features

The PATCH MANAGER GIS Extension brings a range of powerful features for documenting and managing your OSP network.

Map server integration

Support for integrating map tiles from OpenStreetMap, Esri/ArcGIS, Google Maps, Bing Maps and private map servers.

Geographical coordinates

View the true geographical coordinates of your OSP infrastructure.

KML/KMZ support

Import KML/KMZ files to either create new locations and ducts, or to update cable routes

Pinpoint distances

Input the distance from your OTDR reading into PATCH MANAGER and pinpoint the location on the map.

GIS features

The PATCH MANAGER GIS Extension brings a range of powerful features for documenting and managing your OSP network.

Map server integration

Support for integrating map tiles from OpenStreetMap, Esri/ArcGIS, Google Maps, Bing Maps and private map servers.

Geographical coordinates

View the true geographical coordinates of your OSP infrastructure.

KML/KMZ support

Import KML/KMZ files to either create new locations and ducts, or to update cable routes

Pinpoint distances

Input the distance from your OTDR reading into PATCH MANAGER and pinpoint the location on the map.

Reporting

PATCH MANAGER’s highly customizable reporting features enable you to gain insight into every aspect of your OSP network.

Connectivity

Generate your entire connection traces in a tabular form.

Status

Verify the status of every single fiber in your network.

Availability and capacity

Keep on top of which fibers are available with a full list of used and unused strands, allowing you to plan new connections.

Customers

Create an overview of all of your customer connections.

Reporting

PATCH MANAGER’s highly customizable reporting features enable you to gain insight into every aspect of your OSP network.

Connectivity

Generate your entire connection traces in a tabular form.

Status

Verify the status of every single fiber in your network.

Availability and capacity

Keep on top of which fibers are available with a full list of used and unused strands, allowing you to plan new connections.

Customers

Create an overview of all of your customer connections.

Change management

Work orders in PATCH MANAGER make it easy to plan all of your moves, adds and changes.

Planning

Plan splices, patches or changes to equipment in PATCH MANAGER before sending the tasks to either your own technicians or external contractors for completing in the field.

Customizable workflows

Design workflows that fit with the processes in your organization.

Job list

Generate a comprehensive list of planned changes and have it automatically emailed to the relevant person.

Visual indicators

Graphical highlighting and icons make it easy to tell what’s a planned change and what’s not.

Reporting

Work orders in PATCH MANAGER make it easy to plan all of your moves, adds and changes.

Planning

Plan splices, patches or changes to equipment in PATCH MANAGER before sending the tasks to either your own technicians or external contractors for completing in the field.

Customizable workflows

Design workflows that fit with the processes in your organization.

Job list

Generate a comprehensive list of planned changes and have it automatically emailed to the relevant person.

Visual indicators

Graphical highlighting and icons make it easy to tell what’s a planned change and what’s not.

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Frictionless outside plant management

PATCH MANAGER is designed to support every aspect of your outside plant network, seamlessly integrating GIS mapping, fiber splicing, and mobile field operations into a single, unified platform.

Fiber Splicing

Splice fiber strands either individually or in bulk with PATCH MANAGER’s intuitive splicing features. When combined with Work Orders, you can easily plan your splices first and then send a job list to a technician to make the changes in the field.

Interactive graphical splicing diagrams

Splicing information via REST API

Splicing and capacity reporting

Plan splicing jobs in work orders

Create any type of report in a minute

PATCH MANAGER provides a powerful reporting feature, allowing you to report on any aspect of your network data. 

With wizard-driven configuration, you can customize and generate valuable engineering and management reports in no-time. 

In addition to being exportable to Excel and PDF formats, reports can be scheduled for automated e-mail delivery, and are also available in JSON format via the PATCH MANAGER REST API, facilitating easy integration with other systems within your enterprise.

Take PATCH MANAGER anywhere

PATCH MANAGER on the go.

Designed to assist in performing tasks in the field such as work order execution, network troubleshooting and inventory analysis.

The HTML5 based PATCH MANAGER Mobile Application is available on mobile platforms via a standard web browser.

Integrate maps with our GIS Extension

Data and map integration are hassle-free with PATCH MANAGER.

The PATCH MANAGER Geographic Information System (GIS) Extension features provide a seamless mechanism for integrating geographical maps from your GIS system or public map service into PATCH MANAGER graphical location overviews.

The GIS features allow you to easily manage the outside plant physical assets and connectivity of your campus, metro or inter-city network, with all objects accurately represented according to their geographical coordinates. 

Supports a wide variety of outside plant networks

PATCH MANAGER is applicable to a wide variety of outside plant fiber network domains such as telecommunications providers, airports, rail operators, educational institutions, hospitals, and industrial terrains.

Campus Networks

Deploy PATCH MANAGER on a campus and connect your infrastructure across all your buildings, manholes and server rooms.

Metro and Intercity Networks

Document any location of any size and complexity. Underground networks are easy to manage and display with PATCH MANAGER.

Global Networks

Does your infrastructure spread all around the world?

With PATCH MANAGER you can connect all your sites within one application.

Visualize and analyze your complete end-to-end connection traces.

Integrate with other system easily with our REST API.

Document and manage every component in your physical network layer.

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The right choice for your cable and asset management software

in place to manage the assets and connectivity. This article discusses the importance of choosing the right tool, the obvious and less obvious things to look for when considering options, and why PATCH MANAGER should be your preferred choice.

Cable plant management

This article describes what cable plant management is and outlines why it is important. Following this, it introduces PATCH MANAGER as the ideal solution for cable plant management.

PATCH MANAGER ranked as the best cable management software solution.

We are happy to find ourselves being recommended for the third year running as the best cable management software solution!

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Templates Engineer

Wouldn’t you like to directly contribute to the success of a software solution that will be used by some of the world’s most well-known companies? This is your chance!

As a templates engineer at Patchmanager B.V., you will be creating high-quality templates of network components based on manufacturer specifications for our PATCH MANAGER product. You will work in a dynamic environment and be part of an inspiring team.

For this position, we value your desire to learn and attention to detail more than your work experience and educational background. We will provide you with all the training you need to create high-quality templates!

Patchmanager B.V.

Since our founding in 2002, Patchmanager B.V. is an established company specialized in Cable and Asset Management Software. From our head office in Amsterdam and offices of international resellers, we offer solutions to a rapidly growing international customer base across a wide variety of market sectors. We operate with a flexible, customer-focused culture and take pride in exceeding customer expectations with our product, the support we provide and the services we offer.


To strengthen the team, there is a vacancy for a templates engineer. As a templates engineer, you will be responsible for the production of accurate, detailed and high-quality interactive templates of network components.

Responsibilities

  • As part of the template team, you create high-quality templates of network components based on manufacturer specifications for our PATCH MANAGER product.
  • Independently research network components specifications (on-line).
  • Work closely with the graphics design team.
  • Monitor and safeguard the graphics production process, including planning workload and managing deadlines.

Desired profile

  • Attention to detail.
  • An interest in or affinity with information and network technology.
  • Preferably secondary vocational education (MBO) degree.
  • Interested to work as part of a team.
  • A good understanding of written English.
  • Eager to learn.
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Offer

  • A meaningful and creative job in which you will directly contribute to the success of our product with a team of highly competent professionals.
  • Good salary.
  • Based in Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
  • Possibility to partially work remotely.
  • Training budget.

Application

Send your CV and motivation to info@patchmanager.com.

Graphics Engineer

Wouldn’t you like to make graphics that will be used and appreciated by some of the world’s most well-known organizations? This is your chance!

As a graphics engineer, you will be a driving force behind PATCH MANAGER customer satisfaction. Your graphics will directly contribute to the success of our product and be used by our customers around the globe. You will work in a dynamic environment and be part of an inspiring team.

Patchmanager B.V.

Since our founding in 2002, Patchmanager B.V. is an established company specialized in Cable and Asset Management Software. From our head office in Amsterdam and offices of international resellers, we offer solutions to a rapidly growing international customer base across a wide variety of market sectors. We operate with a flexible, customer-focused culture and take pride in exceeding customer expectations with our product, the support we provide and the services we offer.

To strengthen the team, there is a vacancy for a graphics engineer. As a graphics engineer, you will be responsible for the illustration of accurate, detailed, and high-quality images for templates of network components.

Responsibilities

  • As part of the graphics design team, you design and create high-quality images of network components based on manufacturer specifications for the PATCH MANAGER product.
  • Work closely with the template team and with information provided by the template team.
  • Monitor and safeguard the graphics production process, including planning workload and managing deadlines.

Desired skills and experience

  • An interest in or affinity with information technology.
  • Talent for graphics design, and preferably relevant secondary vocational education (MBO) degree.
  • Experience with GIMP and Adobe Illustrator.
  • Attention to detail.
  • Ability to independently execute creative work.
  • Interested to work as part of a team.
  • 0 to 2 years of relevant work experience.
  • A good understanding of written English.

Offer

  • A meaningful and creative job in which you will directly contribute to the success of our product with a team of highly competent professionals.
  • Good salary.
  • Based in Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
  • Possibility to partially work remotely.
  • Training budget.

Application

Send your CV and motivation to info@patchmanager.com.

Software Solution Consultant

Be the driving force behind PATCH MANAGER customer satisfaction!

Patchmanager B.V.

Since our founding in 2002, Patchmanager B.V. is an established company specialized in Cable and Asset Management Software. From our head office in Amsterdam and offices of international resellers we offer solutions to a rapidly growing international customer base across a wide variety of market sectors. We operate with a flexible, customer-focused culture and take pride in exceeding customer expectations with our product, the support we provide and the services we offer.

To strengthen the team, there is a vacancy arisen for a Software Solution Consultant. As a Software Solution Consultant you will be responsible for the successful implementation of the PATCH MANAGER software at prospective clients and customers.

Responsibilities

  • Overall responsibility for assigned PATCH MANAGER implementation projects
  • Providing remote and on-site training and instruction sessions to clients and customers
  • Become an expert on the PATCH MANAGER products and solutions
  • Cooperation with external partners to support the successful implementation of the PATCH MANAGER products and solutions
  • Occasional travelling to international customer and partner premises

Desired skills and experience

  • A successful professional with proven experience in enterprise application software, preferably related to Systems Management, Asset Management, Infrastructure Management or Physical Network Management
  • A person with good understanding of the underlying software technologies
  • An analytical thinker with a proven ability to translate complex business needs into feasible, valuable solutions
  • Effective at communicating with excellent presentation skills
  • Good at building effective relationships with a strong customer service focus
  • Strong at planning and organizing with a proven ability to meet project deadlines
  • A team player
  • University degree
  • Minimum 3 years relevant experience
  • Fluent in written and verbal English
  • Must have valid driver’s license

Offer

  • A challenging job in a team of highly competent professionals
  • A multi-dimensional job with responsibility
  • Competitive salary
  • Based out of Amsterdam, Netherlands
  • Possibility to partially work remotely

Application

Send your CV and motivation to info@patchmanager.com.

Commercial Lead

Be the driving force behind the growth of PATCH MANAGER!

Patchmanager B.V.

Since our founding in 2002, Patchmanager B.V. is an established company specialized in Cable and Asset Management Software. From our head office in Amsterdam and offices of international resellers we offer solutions to a rapidly growing international customer base across a wide variety of market sectors. We operate with a flexible, customer-focused culture and take pride in exceeding customer expectations with our product, the support we provide and the services we offer.

To further strengthen growth PATCH MANAGER is looking for a Commercial Lead. As Commercial Lead you will be (end) responsible for further international growth with the opportunity to in time become a member of the Management Team.

Responsibilities

Develop and Execute Strategic Sales Plans:

  • Collaborate with senior management to develop comprehensive sales strategies aligned with company objectives.
  • Translate strategic objectives into actionable sales plans, setting clear targets and KPIs for both direct and indirect sales channels.
  • Continuously evaluate and adjust sales strategies based on market dynamics, competitor activities, and customer feedback.

Set-up and optimize B2B Marketing:

  • Set-up the marketing processes that are market practice at a B2B software company, including the relevant tooling
  • Develop targeted B2B marketing campaigns, collateral, and messaging that support sales efforts and generate leads.
  • Utilize digital marketing channels, such as email marketing, content marketing, and social media, to engage with B2B prospects and nurture leads.
  • Analyze marketing performance metrics and customer feedback to optimize B2B marketing strategies and tactics.

Drive Direct Sales Efforts:

  • Identify and pursue new business opportunities through targeted prospecting, cold calling, and networking.
  • Conduct thorough needs assessments and product demonstrations to showcase the value proposition of our solutions.
  • Guide prospects through the sales process, from initial contact to contract negotiation and closure.
  • Set up the framework for lead qualification and interventions needed to optimize sales effectiveness (sales enablement).
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with key decision-makers to foster long-term partnerships.

Lead Partner Channel Program:

  • Further professionalize the comprehensive partner program to recruit, onboard, and enable channel partners and develop it further.
  • Provide training, resources, and ongoing support (supported by the operations team) to empower partners to effectively sell and support our products.
  • Monitor and manage partner pipeline and actual performance and provide guidance to optimize channel effectiveness and drive revenue growth.
  • Collaborate with partners on joint marketing initiatives, co-selling opportunities, and lead generation activities.

Cross-functional Collaboration:

  • Collaborate with product development teams to gather customer feedback and insights, informing product enhancements and roadmap decisions.
  • Partner with customer support teams and to ensure timely resolution of customer issues and drive customer satisfaction and retention.

Market Analysis and Reporting:

  • Monitor industry trends, market dynamics, and competitor activities to identify opportunities and threats.
  • Conduct regular analysis of sales performance, pipeline metrics, and customer feedback to drive data-driven decision-making.
  • Prepare and present comprehensive reports and insights to senior management and the Supervisory Board, providing visibility into sales performance and market trends.
  • Work closely together with specialists from Main Capital Partners on reporting and optimizing sales approaches.
  • Optimize current sales & marketing processes by implementing best practice software tooling and implement adequate reporting and monitoring dashboards.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, or related field. MSc preferred.
  • High level spoken and written English.
  • Proven track record of 4-7 years success in B2B sales, preferably in the software industry and affinity with international sales.
  • Strong drive and ambition to further develop yourself with the goal of becoming the Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) of a globally active B2B software company.
  • Experience managing indirect sales channels and partner programs.
  • Strong negotiation and communication skills with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
  • Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data and market trends to drive informed decisions.
  • Entrepreneurial spirit with a hands-on approach to problem-solving and achieving results.
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced (e.g. PE-owned), dynamic environment and adapt quickly to changing priorities.

Offer

  • A challenging job in a team of highly competent professionals
  • A multi-dimensional job with responsibility
  • Very attractive remuneration:
    • Excellent salary
    • Secondary benefits
  • Based out of Amsterdam, Netherlands

Application

Send your CV and motivation to info@patchmanager.com.