New Century and Integrity Plus Blog

We’ve wrapped up our 10^th Client Conference in our backyard here in Fort Collins, CO.  A huge thank you to all that attended!

Topics: Events, GIS, Integrity Management, Data Management, Web GIS, technology, Client Conference, Pipeline Operator

When folks think about New Century Software, they usually think oil and gas. But another, very important side of our business is Geographic Information System (GIS). We love using technology to spatialize data, and transform it into information that can be used to save lives and the planet, and help improve oil and gas asset management.

In today’s post, we’re exploring other ways that spatialized data is being harnessed and used for fun and learning. So lace up your shoes, apply the sunscreen, and make sure you have plenty of water!

Topics: GIS, modern gis, fun with gis

Topics: modern gis, APR, ArcGIS Online, Web GIS, Portal, GIS

With 1 month of the New Year under our belt, it’s a good time to take a step back and look at the state of the GIS community. From my perspective, and I think many of you would agree, it’s easy to see the current state is change. The multidisciplinary nature of GIS has always made it a dynamic industry. Today we are seeing greater change, at a more rapid pace. There are 3 main areas where change will provide the greatest impact to a GIS professionals day-to-day activities.

Topics: GIS, modern gis, technology

New Century Software is officially 23 years old! Even though our blog has 20 years

to go to catch up to the rest of the company, in honor of our anniversary we took a look back at 23 of our (and your) favorite posts. So whether you’re revisiting a post or reading it for the first time, we hope you enjoy it!

Topics: GIS, Pipeline, Integrity Management, DOT Compliance, Data Management, PHMSA, data, Risk Management, Esri

In the spirit of GIS Day this year we are mapping out our employees favorite places to visit during their free time. Check out our Esri Story Map below:

Topics: GIS, GIS Day, Esri Story Map

In the third installment of our series, How to Spot an Expert, we’re focusing on folks that offer web GIS services for pipeline operators. We’ve shared our feedback on evaluating compliance consultants and what to look for in a risk analyst, but this week, we’re shifting gears to an ever-expanding market within web GIS.

With the upcoming Advanced Pipeline Referencing solution from Esri and the UPDM data model, we think you’ll be seeing a lot more options for GIS implementations and greater variety in vendors who can offer services in the pipeline space. However, not everyone understands the complexities of the pipeline industry. So, we’ve identified three key elements that your web GIS vendor should be able to offer to ensure a successful implementation for pipeline operators.

Topics: GIS, Web GIS, Location Platform, Esri, Pipeline, SpotExpert

In today's pipeline industry, resources are scarce but the work to be completed is overwhelming. With ongoing surveys, new construction, acquisitions, and inspections, pipeline operators are producing more data than ever but have fewer resources than ever to manage it.

That's where we come in. Integrity Plus offers onsite and temporary staffing services to help with ILI alignments, data capture, centerline corrections, job books, and many other GIS data management services. Our team is trained on the latest applications, local, and available to operators who need supplemental staff immediately.

Topics: ILI, data, Data Management, GIS

The Esri UC has been over for less than a week and we’re still buzzing over the technology, conversations, and ideas that were shared. With over 18,000 attendees, a huge exhibit hall, countless sessions, demos, and networking events, it was a lot to take in. Despite the blur of geo-excitement, we honed in on three key messages that apply specifically to pipeline operators….

Topics: GIS, Esri, EsriUC, Pipeline Operator, APR, Web GIS, Insights

As a proud Esri partner, we at New Century utilize their tools to produce software that is user-friendly and easily accessible. We also love to use their tools to share information! One of our favorite Esri tools is Story Maps.

Story Maps are a great way to visualize information and share data in a fun, attractive manner. We have made several story maps for our blog in the past, such as pipeline compliance around the world, New Year traditions, and top Thanksgiving producers.

I must admit…I was a little confused the first time I tried to build a story map. There are a lot of options and it can be a little overwhelming. So, we wanted to share some of our Esri partner expertise with you and help you build a story map with ease. 

Topics: Esri Story Map, Esri, GIS