Getting started with GIS quickly and efficiently

As a seasoned GIS specialist, SmallToGo supports companies in the implementation of Geographic Information System, both for the "heavy" GE Smallworld GIS and the more approachable TatukGIS. The latter in particular is a very interesting solution for many civil engineering companies, according to Danny van Hooren of SmallToGo. A conversation with the GIS specialist about the many (custom) possibilities.

"Network operators and large infrastructure companies tend to benefit from the extensive functionality of GE Smallworld GIS applications, but for many other companies it is 'a bit too much of a good thing,'" Van Hooren begins. "TatukGIS is then definitely an interesting alternative. Especially for civil engineering, the platform offers plenty of functionality. They usually work with CAD, but on the other hand have a lot of common ground with GIS. We then come into the picture to make the link between the two systems. Also in 3D."

Optimal synergy

"In a CAD program you can design in great detail, GIS on the other hand is more of an information system," Van Hooren explains. "We build customer-specific applications for GE Smallworld GIS or TatukGIS where the CAD system and the GIS application synchronize with each other in real time. If a user draws something in CAD, it is visible in the GIS application with the push of a button, so the GIS specialist -who is mainly concerned with analysis- can immediately get to work with what the CAD draughtsman has drawn. A win-win. If desired, we build specific functionalities and customer-specific modules to support, for example, certain unique business processes. In TatukGIS it's all possible with the same high quality as other packages, but at much lower cost. And a much faster implementation. We can set up environments very quickly without too high costs and licenses."

SmallToGo is value added reseller for TatukGIS in the Benelux. "We sell the software, implement it tailored to each company and provide internal training for employees. We can also respond to specific functionalities as mentioned. The TatukGIS Editor is currently the fastest adaptable and expandable GIS application on the market. On the back end, we can enrich the data and make it smarter using data from "open sources" that is freely available, such as the PDOK for civil engineering. The platform for high-quality geodata. In short, we ensure that any organization can get started with GIS quickly and efficiently."