Success in Gas distribution relies on efficiency of asset management and excellence in customer service. Geographical Information Systems (GIS) technologies are increasingly becoming key to achieving these objectives.

Because of the increasing effectiveness and ease of use of GIS, Utilities companies are increasingly adopting GIS enabled solutions to underpin their activities. It is key that a strategy for GIS use is developed to integrate GIS with other key operational systems and processes. With applications in engineering management, mobile workforce management, outage management, SCADA, and customer service management all leveraging GIS capability, an integrated approach is required to maximise the benefits.

Our Experience

Sopra Group has significant experience in helping organisations understand their long-term strategy for GIS and implementing robust and integrated approaches to deliver the operational efficiencies which they need to underpin performance. Having undertaken a broad range of GIS consultancy assignments for many leading organisations, we are well placed to identify and address the specific GIS issues and opportunities within your organisation.  Our primary aim is to maximise the use of spatial data within your existing information systems, facilitating ease of access for both business users and technicians alike.  Our specialist knowledge of data-sharing and interoperability opportunities ensures that we deliver the most efficient data management solutions.

This is only one of the ways in which Sopra Group can help you lower costs and increase efficiency. Our Applications Services and Testing Groups can deliver significant efficiency savings in your operating costs.  Our Energy and Environments Group can also bring a wealth of sector experience and fresh thinking to organisation and change management and your business strategy.  We have worked with some of the largest gas companies in Europe from inception to delivery.