GE Energy - Database Development

Building Powerful and Versatile Data Systems

In the development of a robust and efficient Geographic Information System (GIS), the quality and completeness of the resident data is perhaps the most critical factor. Better data means more knowledge and, presumably, better decision making by your managers. Our data management professionals understand the importance of good data. But more importantly, they know how to take your existing data and get it into shape. And when a new database is to be built, they are experts at setting up the parameters and managing the process of data acquisition and input. The result is an efficient design that works well within your GIS, and gives you the power to make the most informed decisions based on full access to your data.

Data Conversion

We understand that data conversion is a process that requires continuous refinement. Our staff has extensive experience in dealing with issues associated with land base and facility database conversion. We have developed efficient and cost-effective methods of creating, migrating and maintaining geographic information for delivery into your preferred GIS platform.

Facilities Data Conversion

Your existing facilities data may reside in any number of legacy systems and formats. This is a common starting point in building a unified database. Our developers consider client needs, source documents, database structure, production tools, quality assurance, quality control, acceptance criteria and delivery schedules in planning and executing your facilities data conversion project. The result is an optimum conversion process that yields a superb finished product.

Land Base Development/Conversion

Whether you are looking for photogrammetric or cadastral land base development, we can provide efficient, accurate and affordable solutions. As a photogrammetric mapping firm, we have been providing quality map-based products to business, industry, government, and individual landowners for nearly five decades. During that time we have helped to advance the art and science of our craft and our industry. For our customers, this experience translates to confidence in our ability to deliver.

Data Migration from Digital Sources

Many of our conversion projects require the translation of existing digital data obtained from legacy data systems. Data migration projects include source data in AutoCAD, MicroStation, CableCAD, dBase, Microsoft Access and various mainframe data formats. Our staff works with each client to generate a conversion matrix that maps the existing data to the target systems data model. Based on the conversion matrix and the required functionality of the new system, we modify existing tools and processes to migrate the data and deliver the appropriate finished product.

Data Maintenance

These services include expert advice, technical assistance, and actual maintenance and update services for general mapping, land base development and conversion of facility or land records.