Blog - Application Integration

What is the biggest challenge when looking to integrate two systems? In a recent poll of IBM Maximo and GIS users, 48% of respondents cited “Technical Challenges” as their biggest obstacle when planning and executing a GIS and Maximo Integration.

Integrating SAP and ArcGIS can be challenging. Many organizations spend millions of dollars on integration and still fail to capture business value from their investment. However, with the right tools and leadership, an organization can get value quickly.

A few weeks ago at the first-ever virtual Esri User Conference, Jack Dangermond talked about how GIS is “Interconnecting Our World.” This statement has never been truer.

Geonexus was recently awarded the Esri Utility Network Solution Specialty for Electric Utilities. There are several use cases for Geonexus during Utility Network migration projects.

GeoNexus is often categorized as an ESB because it provides a platform for system integration. However, this is a common misconception that we look to clarify in today’s blog.

At asset intensive organizations, data is shared across multiple utility business systems. For each system, the data must reside in the application’s native database to support its functionality.

Users want to know what is happening to their enterprise data as it moves between multiple systems to ensure its integrity. With many solutions, this transparency is lacking or non-existent. Geonexus is an exception.

Many enterprise system integration solutions can be burdened by the need for constant upkeep. With a loosely coupled solution, you can significantly reduce burdens and, in most cases, eliminate them altogether.

Many organizations leverage mobile solutions to solve issues with data collection, inspection, redlining, and wayfinding. Often these tools are related to a specific EAM system like IBM Maximo. GIS-EAM integration allows users to access modules from Maximo anywhere on mobile devices.