
The Role of GIS in Modern Field Services Operations
For a long time, location services have been a hot topic in both the technology and social sectors
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CIO Applications Europe | Monday, September 06, 2021

A paper-based approach to project management is never an ideal strategy, and new efficiencies and greater cooperation are changing the game for firms that dare to alter operations.
Fremont, CA: For a long time, location services have been a hot topic in both the technology and social sectors. Although many industrial organizations are pursuing digital transformation initiatives, the bulk of them rely on location intelligence. There is a growing demand for solutions that use the potential of geographic information systems, or GIS, to serve a wide range of organizations.
GIS used to be a pricey technology that only a few engineers utilized, but that is changing. Now, businesses of all kinds are looking for new methods to improve how GIS data and technologies can help them collaborate and serve their customers while remaining accessible and user-friendly.
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GIS adoption has also included the oil and gas industry, as well as environmental consulting. There has been an increasing trend in the market for location-based software development in these domains. Specifically, location visualization relies on geospatial data to deliver visibility and simplicity to a complicated set of operations.
Many engineering, construction, field services, and environmental leaders see the value of a map view feature in many areas and recognize that a more accessible GIS software solution is required for decreasing operations risks while maximizing ROI. The question now is whether GIS software should be installed in which form, at what speed, and at what cost of integration to improve their business processes.
Real-time updates and collaboration are another acknowledged necessity in field services. Data can be sensitive at times and is highly dependent on the delivery timing. In the event of a delay, the company will be responsible for all expenditures and push back deadlines and completion estimates. Hundreds of permits, forms, spreadsheets, and maps are also used regularly by all team members.
The technology's collaborative component improves company research and development operations while lowering costs and increasing efficiency. A turn-key GIS solution for non-technical people is the most cost-effective approach to accomplish this.
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