Another significant international distinction for its many years of expertise in the field of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) was won by EYATH at the World User Conference of the GIS software company ESRI, which took place in San Diego, USA, in the presence of 20,000 delegates.
EYATH was awarded for the second time, after the first distinction in 2015, as one of the 187 organizations that stood out worldwide, among more than 700,000 candidates, according to the relevant press release.
The company was awarded for its many years of internal expertise in the field of GIS, as it utilizes geoinformatics technology for the interconnection of corporate information systems, the automation of business processes and the digital transformation of the operation of a water supply and sewerage company.
“The use of GIS is a key tool for EYATH for the effective management of its networks. Our many years of expertise, the specialization of our team and the use of modern digital tools allow us to make faster and better-documented decisions,” noted the CEO of EYATH, Anthimos Amanatidis.
As he noted, in this way both the daily operation and the long-term planning of the company are improved, especially in view of the need for a new architectural design for water management in Thessaloniki and Chalkidiki.
GIS since 2000
EYATH has had GIS technology since 2000 and applies it in its daily operational function, managing water supply and sewerage networks through databases and providing access to all the required technical information.
The company's technical staff, via tablet or smartphone, has continuous online access to GIS, having at any time and from any location the exact position of the networks and their characteristics, such as their material, diameter and age.
At the same time, the connection of the call center with GIS allows faster intervention by EYATH in the event of a failure and limits inconvenience for consumers.
Through its many years of experience in GIS, the company has unified information systems and processes, from network management and customer service to hydraulic modeling of networks and smart water meters.
In this way it records and monitors the water cycle from the source to the end consumer, as well as the route from citizens' requests on the portal to network management.
GIS is a key tool for the reduction of water losses, the limitation of the environmental footprint and the cost of service provision, while it also contributes to improving response times and the quality of services to citizens.
Geographic Information Systems are an information management technology at the map level, combining spatial and descriptive data and providing analysis and processing capabilities in a digital environment.