My recent post on LinkedIn went something like this:
"The beauty about Mapping technology is now it can be clubbed with other technologies to arrive at a clever solution. Some where Mapping plays the role of a protagonist, while others where Mapping plays a supporting role but has a role to play nonetheless. More importantly, and what I like about this field is, it is often left to the User to think of a creative way to deploy Mapping for a specific purpose as per his/her requirement."
The Context behind the LinkedIn post: This beautiful Ted Talk on how to solve an important problem: Human Stampedes
Mapping / Geographic Information System (GIS) solutions play a central role when the objective to be fulfilled has dominant geospatial characteristics - be it Precision Agriculture, Solar Siting, Transportation Network Design or AEC projects. By central, I mean that deploying a Geographic Information System-based solution, without any add-ons or complementary technologies, is sufficient to solve the problem.
However, there are numerous Workflows where GIS (Mapping software) needs to be combined with Hardware and/or other Technologies to address a usually more multi-faceted problem statement / achieve the desired objective. Here, Mapping forms just a portion of the overall solution and a 'solution package' needs to be developed with a mix of two or more Technologies to address the problem statement.
In the Stampede video case above, the 'Sensor Mat' (hardware) was a critical component of the solution upon which the Mapping / GIS interface was laid which helped to process, analyze and visualize the Worshippers' movement data at the Nashik Kumbh Mela.
What customers often need to decide is which Technology / Hardware should form the 'base' upon which other technologies can be built, integrated or connected. Just like the essential pizza base and the myriad of toppings one chooses to sprinkle over it.
Geographic Information System (GIS) is a robust and versatile platform which makes for an excellent Technology base for numerous workflows as it is capable to generate and display a common operating view of an organisation.
Think of GIS as a Universal Travel Adapter or as a device with Plug & Play properties - a wide range of Hardware and Technologies such as IoT, Drones, Sensors, ERP, CAD, AI, Blockchain, Deep Learning, Big Data, AR can be integrated with it.
Esri, our GIS technology partner, has even created a large R&D setup in New Delhi earlier this year to develop innovative solutions in combination with the latest in Data Science, Deep Learning and Artificial Intelligence for several industries.
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ABOUT US
Intelloc Mapping Services | Mapmyops.com is based in Kolkata, India and engages in providing Mapping solutions that can be integrated with Operations Planning, Design and Audit workflows. These include but are not limited to - Drone Services, Subsurface Mapping Services, Location Analytics & App Development, Supply Chain Services & Remote Sensing Services and Wastewater Treatment. The services can be rendered pan-India, some even globally, and will aid an organization to meet its stated objectives especially pertaining to Operational Excellence, Cost Reduction, Sustainability and Growth.
Broadly, our area of expertise can be split into two categories - Geographic Mapping and Operations Mapping. The Infographic below highlights our capabilities.
Our 'Mapping for Operations'-themed workflow demonstrations can be accessed from the firm's Website / YouTube Channel and an overview can be obtained from this flyer. Happy to address queries and respond to documented requirements. Custom Demonstration, Training & Trials are facilitated only on a paid-basis. Looking forward to being of service.
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