The Esri Infrastructure Management & GIS Conference (IMGIS) is an event for professionals across various industries, focusing on the intersection of infrastructure management and geographic information systems (GIS). Avineon, a global provider of GIS visualization services and solutions, specializes in helping organizations maximize the value of their asset data through GIS technology. In this blog, we will highlight the key insights from the recent Esri User Conference. Additionally, Avineon will present two insightful case studies at the upcoming Esri IMGIS conference.
A quick recap of Esri User Conference 2024
At the recent Esri User Conference, which drew over 19,000 attendees, the Utility industry saw significant activity. A major highlight was the announcement of the new "Essentials Models." These models are designed to simplify asset types and attribution, making it easier and more accessible for organizations to transition from their geometric networks. By offering a minimal model, utilities can now get started more easily and gradually tailor the system to meet specific workflows, regional processes, and regulatory requirements.
Other key highlights at Esri User Conference include the ability to edit the Utility Network directly on the web. This marks a major step forward in accessibility, ease of use, and the ability to create focused apps for users seeking a simplified interface. Additionally, the return of the old GDB X-Ray tools brought back a much-loved resource for data and version management and analysis, further empowering utility professionals.
The updated Arcgis Web Editor: works on Enterprise branch versions, can validate the Utility Network and is good for simple workflows.
Esri IMGIS 2024: Our Program
Visit us at our booth
Avineon, in collaboration with our clients, will present two insightful presentations at IMGIS, highlighting our collaborative efforts and specialized expertise of the Esri Utility Network. Interested in learning more about our case studies? Visit us at booth #134 at Esri IMGIS, where Larry Wilke, Joel Campbell and Tyler Prahl from the Avineon team will be available to provide valuable information about Utility Network and Field Maps.
UN Essentials Model: A Minimal Approach for Mammoth Community Water District
Using the new "Essentials" model, the Mammoth Community Water District (MCWD) embarked on migrating their existing water data to the UN framework to leverage its tracking and isolation capabilities for water operations. This presentation outlines the methods applied to MCWD's specific use cases. MCWD learned how to add, rename, reconfigure asset types, attributes, and rules to accommodate their specific workflows and integrate with third-party software supporting operations, field maintenance, and engineering analysis. The result: enhanced internal functionality with reduced need for customization to support other systems. Esri UN representatives will close this session with some new tools available to simplify and correct data anomalies during and after the migration.
Presented by: Larry Wilke (Avineon Inc.), Julie Burkhart (Mammoth Community Water District) and David Carlson (Mammoth Community Water District).
Utility GIS Projects: Complexities, Opportunities, and Risks
Return on investment (ROI) and predictability are key factors in modernizing utility GIS, especially when it is integrated with multiple enterprise systems and accessed by thousands of users in the office and out in the field. This presentation, aimed at GIS, IT, and ICT leaders, highlights insights from a three-year project completed at Eversource.
Presented by: Joel Campbell (Avineon Inc.) and Norm Coates (Eversource Energy).
We look forward to welcoming you at Esri IMGIS 2024, see you in Palm Springs!
