VELOCITIE Provides Upgrade Support for Mobile GIS Application at WPSC


Green Bay, Wisconsin – VELOCITIE has been retained by Wisconsin Public Service Corporation (WPSC) to provide upgrade support for WPSC’s mobile GIS application, Field Access to Automated Records (FAAR), along with ongoing technical support of their GIS.

VELOCITIE’s upgrade support services include implementation planning, configuration requirements definition, and implementation of software to publish data from GIS to FAAR. VELOCITIE’s technical assistance will facilitate the use of FAAR’s new Smart Objects functionality, which allows quick access to detailed information about selected facility features. The upgrade will also provide access to additional territory data, extending the use of FAAR throughout WPSC’s service region.

With support from VELOCITIE, WPSC has recently achieved several other critical application goals within its GIS program including:


Mobile application enhancements to address the needs of the expanded user base

FME version upgrades and configuration to support evolving data exchange needs

Work Order Design interface changes to accommodate improved symbology for map data

Enhancements to GIS functionality

Requirements gathering and application design for pole treatment and overhead service inspection

Regarding the mobile GIS upgrade, Jennifer Nieland, WPSC Business Systems Analyst, said, “We’re pleased to continue our partnership with VELOCITIE. The FAAR upgrade will advance our use of GIS data in locating facilities and in day-to-day field operations.”

Ken Lenser, Director of Integration Services at VELOCITIE, stated: “With WPSC’s growth as a regional energy service provider, the goal of all our projects with WPSC is to assist in furthering their capacity to provide customers the best energy related services. The mobile GIS upgrade will provide enhanced access to map data in the field, allowing WPSC personnel to most efficiently address customer requests.”

About VELOCITIE
VELOCITIE Integration, Inc. provides integrated GIS solutions for utilities, municipalities and telecommunication companies. With offices in Green Bay and Milwaukee, Wisconsin and Denver, Colorado, the team at VELOCITIE brings over 225 years of combined experience in serving the GIS industry.

VELOCITIE has the knowledge, insight, experience, and proven success to ensure that its clients have a clear path for implementing GIS with their business needs in mind. Our objective is for clients to realize the true benefits and cost savings of integrating GIS technology with their IT and core business practices while implementing a wide array of industry leading products.

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