The Challenge

Fibercast Inc., a growing data services provider, needed to upgrade its core fiber optic backbone to increase capacity and reliability. The internal team lacked the specialized expertise and bandwidth to:

• Define the precise technical specifications for the hardware and installation.

• Navigate the market to identify qualified, reliable vendors for outside plant construction.

• Manage the budget effectively to avoid cost overruns.

• Oversee the project to ensure the work met enterprise-grade standards.

They needed a trusted expert to guide the project from concept to completion.

Our Solution: The ONYX 316 Consultancy Framework

ONYX 316 was engaged as the lead consultant to provide end-to-end project stewardship:

1. Project Assessment & Scoping:

   • Conducted a thorough audit of the existing infrastructure and future bandwidth requirements.

   • Developed detailed technical specifications and a request for proposal (RFP) for vendors.

2. Vendor Sourcing & Management:

   • Leveraged our industry network to identify and vet three highly qualified outside plant construction firms.

   • Managed the entire bidding process, facilitating negotiations to ensure competitive pricing and clear service level agreements (SLAs).

3. Budget & Timeline Analysis:

   • Provided a transparent cost-benefit analysis of each vendor proposal.

   • Established a realistic project timeline with clear milestones and a payment schedule tied to deliverables.

4. Project Supervision & Quality Assurance:

   • Acted as the client’s representative onsite, conducting regular inspections to ensure work complied with specifications and industry standards.

   • Provided weekly progress reports to the Fibercast leadership team, managing communication between all parties.

The Results

• Informed Decision-Making: Fibercast selected a vendor with a 25% more cost-effective solution than initially projected, without compromising on quality.

• Risk Mitigation: Our oversight identified potential alignment issues early, preventing costly delays and rework.

• Successful On-Time, On-Budget Delivery: The project was completed within the allocated budget and timeline, meeting all performance benchmarks.

• Internal Resource Liberation: The Fibercast IT team was able to focus on core business operations without being burdened by a complex project management task.

“Bringing ONYX 316 on as consultants was the best decision we made. They translated our needs into a clear plan, found us the right partner, and managed the project flawlessly. They saved us time, money, and gave us complete peace of mind.”
— Chief Technology Officer, Fibercast Inc.