Enterprise Architecture Educational Sessions

Tuesday, March 6, 2007

9:00–9:45 a.m.
Moving Forward with Service Oriented and Mobile Architecture Paradigms
David Ruttka, 3-GIS, LLC
Track: Enterprise Architecture & System Integration
E, G, PL, T, W

Learning Objectives:

• Learn why server-based solutions are critical for modern GIS.
• Learn how the mobilization of field crews is similarly critical.
• Discover the benefits of integrating various data services.

Modern GIS can benefit greatly from architectural trends growing in other industry sectors. Three of the most interesting are server side functionality, mobile applications, and the use of Web services or other hosted solutions to gain supplemental data or functionality. This paper will explore these trends: their history, their importance, and their future in GIS solutions.

10:00–10:45 a.m.
The Federated System
Francois Valois, Bentley Systems, Inc.
Track: Enterprise Architecture & System Integration
A

Learning Objectives:

• Learn the benefits of indexing data in its native form versus converting it.
• Learn how workflow management can be used in geospatial applications.
• Understand how multidisciplinary projects can be achieved in a collaborative environment.

In the complex world we live in today, spatial, GIS, and other types of engineering data are primarily managed in a digital format, with an ever increasing number of variations. Federated information management is an approach that relies on indexing data in native form rather than converting data into a common format. This paper will explore the advantages of federated information management and industry standards and technologies that enable its implementation.
Copresenter: Alain Lapierre, Bentley Systems, Inc.

10:00-10:45 a.m.
Advanced GIS Data Definitions
Richard Lopez, M.A. Young & Associates, Inc.
Track: Enterprise Architecture & System Integration

Learning Objectives:

• Learn how new GIS datatypes more accurately map real-world concepts.
• Consider how simple data definitions can easily model your network.
• Understand how data model changes replace software updates and data migration.

Basic GIS data models are great for creating and viewing static maps, but many lack the sophisticated networking definitions to model real-world applications, such as the basic behavior of utility company assets or computer and telephone networks. Many of these concepts are simulated through custom software, instead of being able to define the device behavior in the base data model. This presentation will show new data model definitions that more accurately reflect real-world networking concepts.

11:00–11:45 a.m.
Integrating GIS and AMR: An Enterprise Application Approach
James Ketchledge, Enspiria Solutions, Inc.
Track: Enterprise Architecture & System Integration
E, G, W

Learning Objectives:

• Learn about major functionality/variations in available GIS and AMR systems.
• Understand how an EAI framework can leverage existing GIS and AMR investments.
• Gain insight on utility experiences’ in increasing benefits realization from GIS and AMR.

Geographic information systems (GIS) and automated meter reading (AMR) are two of the largest information technology (IT) investments made by power distribution utilities to enable their enterprise. Yet most utilities plan, design, implement, and integrate the two technologies into the utility enterprise independently. This paper examines leveraging these existing technologies in a utility’s IT suite to increase benefits realization and unlock further enterprise returns on investment, and looks at how some utilities have accomplished this.

Wednesday, March 6, 2007

8:00–8:45 a.m.
3-D Geospatial Databases: Managing Large City Models and Scenes
Dr. Xavier Lopez, Oracle Corporation
Track: Enterprise Architecture & System Integration
A

Learning Objectives:

• Learn about the various types of 3-D data uses in geospatial applications.
• Discover the importance of 3-D data management technology.
• Be familiar with the integration of COTS (and open source) 3-D visualization tools with 3-D DBMS.

Application domains in utilities, energy, planning, and defense are applying three-dimensional data to differentiate their analytical applications. Software applications in these areas are intensively applying modeling, analysis, and visualization of 3-D geospatial data. This paper introduces a data management feature that increases the value while reducing the cost of 3-D solutions. This paper illustrates how application developers can use this new platform for handling 3-D surface models, point clouds, and city models in enterprise applications.

8:00–8:45 a.m.
Best Practices with Open Standards
Greg Buehler, Open Geospatial Consortium, Inc.
Track: Enterprise Architecture & System Integration
A

Learning Objectives:

• Learn what standards are ready for organizational use.
• Decide if a new system is needed to implement these new standards.
• Understand how to include spatial standards in requirements.

By demonstrating true interoperability through the use of open consensus-based standards, such as those from ISO and the Open Geospatial Consortium (OGC), organizations are now able to spatially enable decision-making across the enterprise. We will provide insight on the elements necessary to advance a common set of best practices for the industry to use in guiding implementing of open standards based solutions across the IT infrastructure.
Copresenter: Sam Bacharach, Open Geospatial Consortium, Inc.

9:00–9:45 a.m.
Spatial Interoperability Enables Multi-vendor Infrastructure Management Solutions
Geoff Zeiss, Autodesk, Inc.
Track: Enterprise Architecture & System Integration
A

Learning Objectives:

• Understand the challenges of spatial interoperability.
• Grasp how spatially enabled database management systems can be used to support multi-vendor interoperability.
• Understand how utilities have built and deployed interoperable solutions.

Open, spatially enabled enterprise solutions are becoming a standard in many organizations where interoperability between multi-vendor applications and unobstructed access to shared data are crucial. Utility and telecommunications firms can now build solutions by integrating best-of-breed applications and solutions from multiple vendors. In this presentation, we will discuss the architecture of open solutions and present some real-world examples of successful multi-vendor solutions for utilities.

9:00–9:45 a.m.
New Tools and Technologies for Managing Field Data and Assets
Dr. Robert MacArthur, University of Arizona
Track: Enterprise Architecture & System Integration
E, G, PL, T, W

Learning Objectives:

• Get an introduction to new tools for real-time, mobile/wireless data acquisition.
• See demonstrations of how to use the above tools and where to get them.
• View examples of real-world applications with the above tools.

Managers and field workers in the resource management industry can benefit from recently introduced technologies, including the following: mashups and Web-based data for use in mobile/wireless applications; Google Earth mapping; 3-D terrain modeling using Keyhole Markup Language; pin mapping for instant updates to asset databases; and two-way video for real-time diagnostics and interaction between field personnel and domain experts at the home office. This presentation will demonstrate how to use these technologies through the experiences of natural resource managers at the University of Arizona.
Copresenter: Matt Rahr, University of Arizona

9:00–9:45 a.m.
Enterprise GIS: Exploring the Possibilities for Mission Critical Operations
Jack Dangermond, ESRI
Track: Enterprise Architecture & System Integration
A

Learning Objectives:

• Learn how GIS has evolved into one of the main platforms for mission critical operations.
• Discover strategies for using GIS throughout the enterprise.
• Learn where GIS technology is going to support mission critical activities within the utility.

Utilities are taking an enterprise approach to their mission critical decision support systems. The growing importance of enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems within utilities confirms this. Enterprise GIS is an extension of the principle of integrating information as broadly as practical throughout the company. This paper will discuss how leading utilities are embracing the notion of a GIS or spatial platform fully integrated into their IT architecture using service oriented architecture and Web services.

10:00–10:45 a.m.
Successful Enterprise System Deployment and Maintenance
Mark Fortenbery, Intergraph Corporation
Track Enterprise Architecture & System Integration

Learning Objectives:

• Understand sizing and scalability.
• Determine production performance requirements.
• Outline logical and physical devices and processes.

This session will lead you through best practices and common pitfalls and mistakes of planning and deploying a large enterprise system into production. It will examine what scalability really is, why it is so difficult to achieve, and why its absence results in system failures so frequently. It will cover information needed to design a system that can be tested for scalability and successfully maintained. Overlooking this activity could result in a vulnerable system.
Copresenter: William Leonard, Intergraph Corporation

10:00–10:45 a.m.
What Is New and Cool, and Where Are we Going?
Peter Batty, Intergraph Corporation
Track: Enterprise Architecture & System Integration
A

Learning Objectives:

• Understand trends related to richer visualization.
• Understand trends relating to real-time systems.
• Get excited about the future of the geospatial industry.

This presentation will discuss a range of technology trends that have a major impact on the geospatial technology industry. These include the transition from a traditional 2-D map-based view of the world to a multimedia view, incorporating 3-D models, multiple types of imagery, and video; the way pervasive location tracking devices, sensors, and wireless networking are moving us to a real-time view of the world; and how geospatial technology is becoming embedded in mainstream IT applications.

11:00–11:45 a.m.
Real-time, Real-world Location-enabled Service-oriented Architectures
Justin Lokitz, Acquis, Inc.
Track: Enterprise Architecture & System Integration
A

Learning Objectives:

• Learn how GIS and spatial intelligence can be used within an SOA.
• Uncover real-world issues related to GIS and see how SOA can solve these problems.
• Understand the future of GIS and spatial intelligence as they relate to the enterprise.

Location information is ubiquitous; it can be found across all lines of business, all industries, and in virtually every organization in the world. However, as ever-present as location information seems to be, enterprises often rely on geographic information systems that are far removed from the overall enterprise (enterprise data and business processes). In this session, we will discuss how location information can play a part in the wider enterprise via SOA.

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