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GENERAL: IKE: ikeGPS, SPIDA Release Integrated Solution
For Immediate Release August 12, 2015
ikeGPS, SPIDA(R) Software Release Integrated Solution for Efficient Data
Collection
- New software solution combines field data collection with pole engineering
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BROOMFIELD, Colo.--ikeGPS (NZX: IKE) and SPIDA Software announce an expanded
collaboration that offers direct integration between pole data collection
solution GE MapSight(TM) and structural analysis software SPIDA(R)Calc, which
creates a field-to-finish solution for the collection, design and analysis of
utility poles.
As part of this integration, SPIDACalc users can set up data collection forms
for the MapSight device based on their SPIDACalc v6.1 design properties and
requirements. After the pole measurement data is collected with MapSight, the
data can then be exported to SPIDACalc software, enabling users to conduct a
comprehensive pole loading analysis.
"We are excited about the highly anticipated integration that MapSight has
completed with SPIDACalc software," says Brett Willitt, vice president of
SPIDA Software. "MapSight further extends the reach of SPIDACalc into the
field. SPIDACalc is a robust software application that is enhanced by the new
MapSight integration, offering our users a new strategy to break down the
'data collection barrier.'"
SPIDACalc uses its nonlinear calculation engine to perform comprehensive pole
loading, pole strength and guying analyses. The analyses are ran against a
variety of safety standards, including the National Electrical Safety Code,
California's GO95 and Canada's CSA standards.
The MapSight solution integrates a laser rangefinder, submeter GPS, digital
camera and compass all into one ruggedized device. It allows for the
collection of target location, distance, pole height and span length, and
angle measurements within the single instrument and produces a measurable
image, known as TrueSize. This enables users to calculate and label pole
attachment measurements within the image. MapSight has revolutionized the
tedious, error-prone and expensive field data collection process for utility
poles.
Using the MapSight forms that directly integrate with SPIDACalc requires
users to upgrade to the new version of MapSight Desktop v.3.3.0, which is set
for release in early September. The new software will be available on
www.gemapsight.com.
For more information on how this integration increases productivity in the
field for engineers conducting pole load analyses, ikeGPS and SPIDA Software
invite users to a joint webinar entitled SPIDACalc and GE MapSight: Weaving a
Seamless Solution. The webinar will be held Thursday, Aug. 20, at 2 p.m. EST.
Complimentary registration is available at www.gemapsight.com/?p=3744.
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About ikeGPS
ikeGPS is changing the way the world is measured, utilizing its smart laser
measurement solutions to capture, record and export measurement data.
Electric utility, telecom, government, engineering, construction, real
estate, signage, and other field data collection-based professionals use
ikeGPS products to modernize the way measurements are taken and shared.
Spike, a laser accurate Smartphone measurement solution, and GE MapSight, an
all-in-one customizable field data collection solution, uniquely combine
intelligent software and hardware into comprehensive but simple-to-use tools.
With an ike photograph, you can capture measurement, distance, location and
other data in real time, significantly improving business process, user
productivity and safety.
ikeGPS is headquartered in Wellington, New Zealand and is listed on the New
Zealand Stock Exchange under the stock symbol IKE. The company's sales and
marketing organization is based in Broomfield, Colorado, which supports
global efforts in the Americas, EMEA, and APAC. For more information, visit
http://www.ikegps.com.
GE is a trademark of General Electric Company and is under license by ikeGPS
Ltd, 42 Adelaide Road, Wellington 6021, New Zealand.
About SPIDA(R) Software
SPIDA Software is leading the way with practical and cutting edge software
solutions that help electric utilities and telecommunication companies better
design, manage and track their physical assets.
SPIDACalc utilizes the latest software technology and an advanced,
proprietary nonlinear finite-element analysis engine to drive pole loading,
pole strength and guying analyses. These analyses are configured to test
against a variety of safety standards including the National Electrical
Safety Code, California's GO95 and Canada's CSA standards.
SPIDA DB provides the foundation utilities need to take control of their data
and use it in an effective and efficient manner. With SPIDA DB, utilities can
store and retrieve all SPIDA-generated data in one centralized location.
Users simply search by location or project to find all relevant data stored
within SPIDA DB. Easy drag-and-drop functionality imports and exports any
design or project data directly into SPIDACalc.
SPIDAMin is a web-based, licensed application that incorporates innovative
graphic workflow tools allowing the utility to set up and configure their
current processes in the system, putting the power of automatic in the hands
of the user. SPIDAMin coordinates the chaos of daily utility-life while
capturing all activity in a centralized database for later reporting and
analytic evaluation.
Contact
Amanda McGrory-Dixon, Content Marketing Coordinator
ikeGPS, Inc.
+1 303- 222 3218 x713
[email protected]
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