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GIS at the point of need delivers location-anchored, task-relevant information to the right role at the right moment. By aligning Information, Context, Role, and Location, and integrating data from business systems and trusted sources, organizations move from generic maps to actionable views. With strong foundations in integration, data quality, and governance, teams reduce rework, improve response, and make better decisions.

MidCoast Council replaced an end of life CAD validation tool with Open Spatial’s ACDC to validate as constructed drawings for water, sewer, and reuse assets. ACDC migrated legacy standards, added tailored rules, and enabled self validation through Desktop and Portal. Consultants now fix issues before submitting, data quality is higher, and GIS workflows continue without rework. Training and a focused rollout accelerated adoption across internal teams and external partners.

Digital transformation in GIS goes beyond new tools; it connects people, processes, and platforms to deliver trusted spatial insight. This post introduces the Data Lifecycle (Integrate Data From Disparate Sources, Improve Data Quality, Leverage Data for Insights & Decision Making) layered over the foundation of Plan-Design-Build-Manage. Learn how to unify sources, raise data quality at handover, and turn clean data into decisions with strong governance and future-ready system

Accurate data isn’t optional—it’s foundational. This blog explores why infrastructure resilience depends on capturing validated, GIS-ready asset data at the time of construction. Learn how shifting data validation earlier in the project lifecycle helps eliminate rework, reduce risk, and support long-term decision-making.

AI is changing how spatial data is accessed and analyzed—enabling users to ask natural language questions and receive spatially accurate results without writing SQL. This blog explores how AI-driven queries support better decision-making, reduce technical barriers, and enhance access to geospatial insights across teams—while maintaining governance, security, and control.

Discover how the City and County of Broomfield, Colorado implemented a fully digital workflow that transforms CAD plan submittals into validated GIS data and directly integrates into ArcGIS Enterprise. By adopting Open Spatial’s ACDC Portal, Broomfield reduced processing time, improved data quality, and enabled faster, more accurate decision-making across departments.

Effective network tracing starts with the right topology strategy. This blog breaks down the differences between physical and logical network models, examining the trade-offs in efficiency, flexibility, and maintenance when adopting one over the other.

Discover how cloud-based GIS enhances scalability, collaboration & efficiency while addressing challenges like security and data migration.

ACDC supports A-SPEC Version 5 with comprehensive coverage across all disciplines. Simplify GIS workflows and ensure compliance with ACDC.

Munsys 15.0 offers compatibility with AutoCAD 2025, an enhanced Fiber Module, and sets the foundation for future development.

Munsys 14.4 has been released with updates to the Fiber Module and expanded support for the Cesium 3D platform.

Discover ACDC Portal 3.06 & Desktop 5.2: Enhanced AMS integration and data management.

Enlighten 5 has arrived. Read our latest Press Release to learn more about its various improvements and new features.

Discover the new DWG Viewer in the newest release of the ACDC Portal - 3.0.4.

New in ACDC Desktop 5.1 and Portal 3.0.2: Enhanced UI, improved error detection, AutoCAD 2024 support, .CZML export and more.

Enlighten 4.2.2 released! New features include improved redline functionality, enhanced Geoscans utilization, and streamlined Tooltips.

Explore how ACDC reshapes operations. Our latest customer survey report uncovers substantial enhancements in efficiency and data quality.

Open Spatial releases Munsys 14.3: AutoCAD 2024 compatibility, improved cable alignment, login profiles & .czml export for 3D visualization.

A brief overview of the DCM update project. We review the implications of the project for asset management and also offer some next steps.

Enlighten 4.2.1 features significant improvements in the way georeferenced plans from Munsys are displayed and organized in enlighten.