1. Technology Assessment Presented By: Arunkumar Gunasekaran Vikram Mathivanan Vasavi Vaka Tanakorn Jangkakul

2. What is Infrastructure Management? The basic systems and structures that a country or organization needs in order to work properly is called Infrastructure. The basic systems and structures that a country or organization needs in order to work properly is called Infrastructure. The manner of handling the systems or structures is called Infrastructure Management. The manner of handling the systems or structures is called Infrastructure Management. The Infrastructure Management Strategy is a significant initiative that will enable Engineering Services to improve the way it builds, improves organization plans, access information, update and maintains the data,improving decision making capabilities and reducing the cost. The Infrastructure Management Strategy is a significant initiative that will enable Engineering Services to improve the way it builds, improves organization plans, access information, update and maintains the data,improving decision making capabilities and reducing the cost. There are many applications to improve the above attributes in the organizations. GIS is one of the most significant technologies in Infrastructure management There are many applications to improve the above attributes in the organizations. GIS is one of the most significant technologies in Infrastructure management

3. Why GIS? Geographic information system (GIS) technology is evolving beyond the traditional GIS community and becoming an integral part of the information infrastructure in many organizations. Geographic information system (GIS) technology is evolving beyond the traditional GIS community and becoming an integral part of the information infrastructure in many organizations. The unique integration capabilities of a GIS allow different data sets to be brought together to view analyze and presentation. The unique integration capabilities of a GIS allow different data sets to be brought together to view analyze and presentation. GIS multiple tools provide various type of information like spatial information designing data, maintain central spatial data infrastructure, drawings, functional attributes, attribute query. GIS tools reduce the cost of production by automated procedures. GIS multiple tools provide various type of information like spatial information designing data, maintain central spatial data infrastructure, drawings, functional attributes, attribute query. GIS tools reduce the cost of production by automated procedures.

4. Softwares Compared ESRI’s ArcDesktop ESRI’s ArcDesktop Intergraph GeoMedia Intergraph GeoMedia AutoDesk Map 3D AutoDesk Map 3D

5. Our Aim…  Our aim is to select GIS infrastructure management software among the three mentioned earlier  We have to make geographic data available to end users in an easy accessible way which helps in decision making.

6. What is expected in GIS infrastructure management software?  Should meet the needs of the Organization  Should produce quality mapping  Should have high editing capabilities.  Should be user friendly  Should be affordable  Capable of easy sharing of data's  Should be easy to train  Compatible with existing data's  Should provide good technical support  Vendor Reliability

7. Areas Of Comparison Key features Key features Display capabilities Display capabilities Editing capabilities. Editing capabilities. System Requirement System Requirement Cost Cost Data Formats Data Formats Market Share Market Share Technical support Technical support

8. Autodesk Infrastructure Solution

10. Autodesk Map 3D 2006 Key Feature Based on open data standard, organizations gain the flexibility to work virtually on any data Based on open data standard, organizations gain the flexibility to work virtually on any data Automate the creation of map books, reducing the cost of keeping information current Automate the creation of map books, reducing the cost of keeping information current Manage multiple data formats and sources simultaneously, enhancing data integrity and eliminating data conversion Manage multiple data formats and sources simultaneously, enhancing data integrity and eliminating data conversion Conduct data creation and editing in a multi-user file based environment, saving time and improving productivity Conduct data creation and editing in a multi-user file based environment, saving time and improving productivity

11. Key features Data creation,editing and maintenance are the backbone of Autodesk.Autodesk Map 3D combines precision mapping and powerful data analysis capabilities which are considered to be very important features in infrastructure management. Data creation,editing and maintenance are the backbone of Autodesk.Autodesk Map 3D combines precision mapping and powerful data analysis capabilities which are considered to be very important features in infrastructure management.

12. Key features Enables the integration of scanned documents, photographic and satellite imagery, and other types of raster data into vector-based designs and maps Enables the integration of scanned documents, photographic and satellite imagery, and other types of raster data into vector-based designs and maps Autodesk Map 3D 2006 can be customizable and can create custom applications by using the language you are familiar with such as.NET application programming interface or AutoLISP, Microsoft ActiveX, or ObjectARX. Autodesk Map 3D 2006 can be customizable and can create custom applications by using the language you are familiar with such as.NET application programming interface or AutoLISP, Microsoft ActiveX, or ObjectARX. Developers can use the development platform they prefer Developers can use the development platform they prefer

13. Autodesk Map 3D 2006 Price Standalone license is $4795.00 which is built on AutoCAD 2006 Platform. So, Autodesk Map 3D contains all the features and functionality of AutoCAD 2006 Standalone license is $4795.00 which is built on AutoCAD 2006 Platform. So, Autodesk Map 3D contains all the features and functionality of AutoCAD 2006 With Subscription (Web support) 1 year is $5,340 With Subscription (Web support) 1 year is $5,340 Network License Master is $5,745 Network License Master is $5,745 With Subscription (Web support) 1 year is $6.290 With Subscription (Web support) 1 year is $6.290

14. Autodesk Map 3D 2006 Data Format Basically, Autodesk Map 3D file is stored in DWG. Basically, Autodesk Map 3D file is stored in DWG. Also Support Spatial Data files Also Support Spatial Data files ESRI ArcInfo coverage ESRI ArcInfo coverage ESRI ArcInfo Expert (E00) ESRI ArcInfo Expert (E00) ESRI ArcView SHP ESRI ArcView SHP Microstation DGN Microstation DGN MapInfo MIF/MID MapInfo MIF/MID MapInfo TAB MapInfo TAB Geography Markup Language (GML 2) Geography Markup Language (GML 2) Ordinance Survey MasterMap (DNF) (GML2, read only) Ordinance Survey MasterMap (DNF) (GML2, read only) Vector Product Format (VPF, read only) Vector Product Format (VPF, read only) AutoCAD DWG and DXF AutoCAD DWG and DXF Autodesk MapGuide SDF Autodesk MapGuide SDF DWF (write only) DWF (write only) Spatial Data Transfer Standard (SDTS, read only) Spatial Data Transfer Standard (SDTS, read only) Vector Markup Language (VML, write only) Vector Markup Language (VML, write only)

15. Autodesk Map 3D 2006 Raster image format BMP BMP CALS-1 CALS-1 FLIC FLIC G3 G3 G4 G4 Geospot Geospot GeoTIFF GeoTIFF GIF GIF IG4 IG4 IGS IGS JFIF JFIF JPEG JPEG PCS Photo CD PICT PNG PSD RLC 1 RLC 2 TARGA TIFF/LZW Earth Resource Mapping’s ECW LizardTech’s MrSID

16. Autodesk Map 3D 2006 System requirement Platform – PC-Intel Platform – PC-Intel Operating System – Windows 2000 with Service Pack 4, Window XP (Home or Professional Edition) with Service Pack 1 or 2 Operating System – Windows 2000 with Service Pack 4, Window XP (Home or Professional Edition) with Service Pack 1 or 2 Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 (SP1 or later) Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 (SP1 or later) Memory - 512 MB Memory - 512 MB Processor – Intel Pentium III/ IV 1 GHz or greater Processor – Intel Pentium III/ IV 1 GHz or greater

17. Autodesk Map 3D 2006 Technical Support Technical Support Information Technical Support Information By website: www.autodesk.com/support-resources By website: www.autodesk.com/support-resourceswww.autodesk.com/support-resources Technical Customer Support Technical Customer Support By website: www.autodesk.com/reseller By website: www.autodesk.com/resellerwww.autodesk.com/reseller By phone: 1800-964-6432 By phone: 1800-964-6432 Autodesk Consulting Autodesk Consulting By website: www.autodesk.com/consulting By website: www.autodesk.com/consultingwww.autodesk.com/consulting Developer Support Developer Support By website: www.autodesk.com/adn By website: www.autodesk.com/adnwww.autodesk.com/adn

18. Autodesk MapGuide 6.5 Deliver real-time geospatial data in dynamic maps to users over the internet or organization’s intranet Deliver real-time geospatial data in dynamic maps to users over the internet or organization’s intranet

19. Autodesk Infrastructure Solution Pros & Cons Pros 1. Saving Time and money 1. Saving Time and money 2. Using only one data format (DWG) 2. Using only one data format (DWG) 3. Accessing by many employees 3. Accessing by many employees 4. Sharing the geospatial information between organization 4. Sharing the geospatial information between organization 5. Easily converting raster data to vector data 5. Easily converting raster data to vector dataCons 1. Only available for Window operating Systems 1. Only available for Window operating Systems 2. Cannot import some proprietary files such as ESRI’s geodatabase file 2. Cannot import some proprietary files such as ESRI’s geodatabase file 3. Users must be familiar with Autodesk GUI products, specifically command prompt in Autocad such as engineers, designers, surveyors 3. Users must be familiar with Autodesk GUI products, specifically command prompt in Autocad such as engineers, designers, surveyors 4. Map 3D works with X, Y coordinate not latitude and longitude coordinate 4. Map 3D works with X, Y coordinate not latitude and longitude coordinate 5. A few of editing and analysis tools 5. A few of editing and analysis tools

20. GeoMedia GeoMedia

21. Key features Simplified user interface Simplified user interface GeoMedia is compatible with standard Windows development tools GeoMedia is compatible with standard Windows development tools Geomedia lets you analyze this information by asking questions that span multiple formats. Geomedia lets you analyze this information by asking questions that span multiple formats. Integrate data from all major GIS vendor formats Integrate data from all major GIS vendor formats Enhanced layout composition tools Enhanced layout composition tools Improved integration functionality Improved integration functionality You can customize GeoMedia using OLE automation tools for fast application prototyping, such as Powersoft’s Powerbuilder, Visual Basic® and Visual C++®. You can customize GeoMedia using OLE automation tools for fast application prototyping, such as Powersoft’s Powerbuilder, Visual Basic® and Visual C++®.

22. Key features We can use thematic mapping features to create maps with color-coded and patterned attribute data, making information easier to understand. We can use thematic mapping features to create maps with color-coded and patterned attribute data, making information easier to understand. Design dynamic maps by integrating multimedia with GIS, including hyperlinks to files that contain sounds, images or text. Design dynamic maps by integrating multimedia with GIS, including hyperlinks to files that contain sounds, images or text. GeoMedia offers geocoding, which translates your tabular data into spatial data GeoMedia offers geocoding, which translates your tabular data into spatial data

23. System requirements Microsoft Windows 2000 /XP Microsoft Windows 2000 /XP Internet Explorer 5.5 or higher Internet Explorer 5.5 or higher 512MB RAM recommended 512MB RAM recommended 350MB free disk space for pentium III or equivalent microprocessor 350MB free disk space for pentium III or equivalent microprocessor

24. Data types supported DXF (Drawing Interchange Files) DXF (Drawing Interchange Files) MIS (MapInfo Interchange Format) MIS (MapInfo Interchange Format) MrSID MrSID ECW ECW FME FME GDO(Goegraphic Data Objects) GDO(Goegraphic Data Objects)

25. Market Share Intergraph has approximate 28% share of the GIS market. Intergraph has approximate 28% share of the GIS market. Second largest GIS vendor. Second largest GIS vendor.

26. Technical Support Single point of contact by telephone or e-mail for all support-related issues Single point of contact by telephone or e-mail for all support-related issues Online product knowledge base Online product knowledge base Fixes available on the Web Fixes available on the Web Fast and direct problem resolution Fast and direct problem resolution Automated backup and recovery Automated backup and recovery

27. Advantages Geomedia server allows different kinds of data Geomedia server allows different kinds of data Automatic update of data Automatic update of data Designing dynamic maps by integrating with multimedia users can integrate satellite imaginary with geographic information. Designing dynamic maps by integrating with multimedia users can integrate satellite imaginary with geographic information. Geomedia can translate tabular data into spatial data Geomedia can translate tabular data into spatial data Geomedia analyse tools act as spatial spread sheets which makes the change of contents in one cell,changes in the relative cells. Geomedia analyse tools act as spatial spread sheets which makes the change of contents in one cell,changes in the relative cells. Hence it reduces time and cost for the users. Hence it reduces time and cost for the users. Geomedia provides raster and vector data viewing Geomedia provides raster and vector data viewing

28. Disadvantages There is no program for customization of data, it may effect the security of the GIS Database. There is no program for customization of data, it may effect the security of the GIS Database. Customization applications may add initial cost and its time consuming. Customization applications may add initial cost and its time consuming.

29. ESRI ArcGIS Desktop ESRI ArcGIS Desktop ArcGIS Desktop software products allow you to author, analyze, map, manage, share, and publish Geographic Information. ArcReader ArcReader ArcView ArcView ArcEditor ArcEditor ArcInfo ArcInfo

30. The most important feature of ArcGIS Desktop in infrastructure management is.. Quality mapping Quality mapping With ArcView we can author maps using easy-to-use wizards and an extensive suite of map elements. ArcView is more than a simple desktop mapping system; it can be used to create very high–quality topographic and thematic maps suitable for publication. Spatial analysis/Geoprocessing Spatial analysis/Geoprocessing ArcView includes a set of highly interactive and process tools for performing spatial and attribute analysis. These include tools for selection based on attribute values and location as well as basic overlay tools for calculating relationships between various data sets. ArcView includes a set of highly interactive and process tools for performing spatial and attribute analysis. These include tools for selection based on attribute values and location as well as basic overlay tools for calculating relationships between various data sets.

31. Other key Features ArcDesktop is simple and easy-to-use. ArcDesktop is simple and easy-to-use. ArcDesktop can be customized by developers using industry-standard programming languages. ArcDesktop can be customized by developers using industry-standard programming languages. ArcDesktop is built with an intuitive Windows-based graphical user interface. ArcDesktop is built with an intuitive Windows-based graphical user interface. With ArcDesktop we can Leverage geographic data to make better decisions. Leverage geographic data to make better decisions. Build powerful geoprocessing models for discovering relationships, analyzing data, and integrating data Build powerful geoprocessing models for discovering relationships, analyzing data, and integrating data Perform vector overlay, proximity, and statistical analysis. Perform vector overlay, proximity, and statistical analysis. We can View and analyze your spatial data in new ways using ArcDesktop. We can View and analyze your spatial data in new ways using ArcDesktop. Model complex, multiuser editing work flows. Model complex, multiuser editing work flows. Build and maintain spatial integrity including topological relationships between geographic features Build and maintain spatial integrity including topological relationships between geographic features Build complex data and analysis models and scripts to automate GIS processes. Build complex data and analysis models and scripts to automate GIS processes. Convert data to and from many formats. Convert data to and from many formats.

32. Map displaying schools and institutions which falls within 0.5 miles from hospitals.

33. Utility Network Analysis ArcView users can use existing geometric networks created by ArcInfo or ArcEditor users. ArcView users can perform utility network tracing tasks on this data. ArcView users can use existing geometric networks created by ArcInfo or ArcEditor users. ArcView users can perform utility network tracing tasks on this data.

34. Map showing storm water utility network

35. System Requirements: PlatformPC-Intel PlatformPC-Intel Operating SystemWindows 2000 or Windows XP (Home Edition and Professional) Operating SystemWindows 2000 or Windows XP (Home Edition and Professional) Memory 512 MB RAM Memory 512 MB RAM Processor 1 GHz Processor 1 GHz

36. Data types supported ArcView supports a wide variety of data formats for direct read as well as data import and export. Direct read of vector data including shapefiles, coverages, VPF, and CAD (DXF, DWG, DGN) Direct read of vector data including shapefiles, coverages, VPF, and CAD (DXF, DWG, DGN) Direct read of rasters (images) including ESRI GRID, ERDAS IMAGINE, BMP, IMG, GIF, JPEG 2000, NITF, MrSID, and TIFF Direct read of rasters (images) including ESRI GRID, ERDAS IMAGINE, BMP, IMG, GIF, JPEG 2000, NITF, MrSID, and TIFF Direct read of other data including TIN, DBF, TXT, INFO, and ODBC Direct read of other data including TIN, DBF, TXT, INFO, and ODBC Export from image/raster to MrSID, GRID, IMAGINE, and TIFF Export from image/raster to MrSID, GRID, IMAGINE, and TIFF Export from shapefile to AGF, DXF, and the geodatabase Export from shapefile to AGF, DXF, and the geodatabase

37. Market Shares ESRI currently has an approximate 36 percent share of the GIS software market worldwide, morethan any other vendor. ESRI currently has an approximate 36 percent share of the GIS software market worldwide, morethan any other vendor. The market share includes 75 percent of all geoprocessing software sales to the U.S federal government. The market share includes 75 percent of all geoprocessing software sales to the U.S federal government.

38. Technical Support Support via telephone (one authorized caller) Support via telephone (one authorized caller) Support via fax Support via fax Support via e-mail or web form Support via e-mail or web form

39. Disadvantage A limitation of ArcView is that it is not intended to support a GIS production shop. The paper maps cannot be digitized directly in ArcView. ArcView has limited feature editing capability. Therefore, ArcView's best applications lie in management, manipulation, and modification of existing GIS coverages A limitation of ArcView is that it is not intended to support a GIS production shop. The paper maps cannot be digitized directly in ArcView. ArcView has limited feature editing capability. Therefore, ArcView's best applications lie in management, manipulation, and modification of existing GIS coverages

40. Summary CRITERIASESRI’sArcDesktop INTERGRAPH GeoMedia AutoDesk Map 3D Mapping capabilities BestGoodGood Creating/Editing data Best for spatial data editing capabilities. Good Best for creating and editing vector images. Query/Analysis capabilities Best Good Not so good CostArcView$1500 ArcDesktop $14000 $2,250$4795 OS Platform Windows, Mac, Unix WindowsWindows Market Share 36%28%5%

41. WE RECOMMEND ESRI SINCE It provides the best mapping and editing capabilities, which is considered to be the most important criteria in infrastructure management. It provides the best mapping and editing capabilities, which is considered to be the most important criteria in infrastructure management. Provides the best query analysis capabilities. Provides the best query analysis capabilities. ArcView provides all the capabilities of the other two software’s in a comparatively low cost. ArcView provides all the capabilities of the other two software’s in a comparatively low cost. Can work in many platforms. Can work in many platforms. ESRI is the leading market leader which increases robustness on spatial data and reduces risks on our investment. ESRI is the leading market leader which increases robustness on spatial data and reduces risks on our investment.

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