GT, one of Australia’s leading providers of location-based business intelligence solutions, information products and services, will deliver The Notification and Editing System (NES) which provides a web based distributed data maintenance application, using eSpatial’s latest iSMART pure web editing technology, integrated with 1Spatial’s Radius Studio technology for processing, analysis and compliance. The new application will increase efficiency and accuracy of mapping data using pure web-enabled map-based systems connecting data originators with authoritative data.

The NES enhances the existing ONE (online notification system) by adding a map editing component, built using eSpatial’s iSMART product, which allows end users to carry out controlled edits including name changes, split areas, create address points and move address points. Updates are carried out using a standard web browser over a secure internet connection and all changes to the system are controlled using an internal workflow which maintains proposed changes in parallel with agreed updates.

With the increase in data accessibility that the NES delivers, so increases the importance of ensuring and maintaining data quality. The NES addresses this utilising 1Spatial’s Radius Studio product, whereby a series of business conformance rules are automatically applied as changes to data occur. Any non-conformances are flagged and either automatically fixed within Radius Studio or manually edited utilising eSpatial’s iSMART.

The applications allow data originators in Victoria, such as Local Government and State Government bodies, to directly access and modify authoritative property, address and parcel information through a web-based mapping interface. The direct access to editing through stringent access and quality control procedures streamlines the data adoption process and enables data updates to be delivered in shorter timeframes to end users.

The principle behind the system is very simple – allow data originators who are responsible for key record creation throughout the State to correct or update the authoritative mapping data directly. With strict quality control processes built into the application, updates can be incorporated into the State dataset in a fraction of the time taken by current practices.

The resulting application is used to increase process efficiencies resulting in more accurate spatial data. The solution is delivered on top of Oracle10g database and utilises Oracle Workspace Manager to support the data versioning requirements.

“We are very pleased to be working with 1Spatial, Geomatic Technologies and DSE to support this application”, said David Miller, COO eSpatial, “This is a great example of how Web based technologies can be used to streamline data maintenance and increase accuracy and efficiencies.”
Duncan Guthrie, Managing Director of 1Spatial Ltd said ‘The NES is a perfect example of a complex geospatial data supply chain being simplified. The results are higher quality data being delivered in a more timely fashion, ultimately resulting in efficiency gains for all parties involved.’
“Increasing the efficiency and accuracy of our mapping data is a core requirement” said Bruce Thompson, Director, Spatial Information Infrastructure Department of Sustainability and Environment (DSE), “with this map based editing system we are able to empower the data originators to make modifications to components of the State database that they know better than anyone – allowing us to focus on delivering an improved service to our customers. We are confident that this will result in reduced resource requirements for data originators, particularly local government”.
About Geomatic Technologies
Geomatic Technologies Pty Ltd is a leader in the provision of spatially based business solutions, information products and services including spatial database hosting and web services, photogrammetry, linear asset mapping and field workforce solutions. The company services Government, Transportation, Utilities, Telecommunications and other commercial enterprises.
For more information please contact Geomatic Technologies Pty Ltd on +61 3 9694 4244,
e-mail info@geomatic.com.au or visit www.geomatic.com.au.
About 1Spatial
1Spatial delivers data integration and data quality software and services that help organisations maximise value from geospatial information. 1Spatial's open, standards-based, GIS-neutral, software accesses geospatial data of any form and makes it accessible, meaningful, and usable across, and between, organisation's business processes. With products that transform geospatial data and encourage sharing and collaboration, 1Spatial reduce costs and increase efficiencies, delivering value into workflows of any scale or complexity as well as integrating geospatial data into operational planning and decision-making processes.

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About eSpatial
eSpatial is a global software and services company specializing in GIS (Geographical Information Systems) and Location Services. eSpatial leverages ten years of Oracle Spatial experience to deliver sophisticated and powerful web applications. We have a consistent track record of cost-effective solutions that deliver significant return on investment for our customers. iSMART®, our award winning software suite, is the most comprehensive solution to complement Oracle's Spatial technology platform and is fast becoming the first choice for Oracle Spatial.
eSpatial enables customers to realize the potential in on-line mapping and location applications that support and integrate with real-world internal and external business systems. We have a global partner and customer-base that is growing rapidly. This is testament to our commitment to flexibility and responsiveness in ensuring faster time to market for enterprise grade system deployment.

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