ConnectQuery: AI to query and analyse your GIS data

ConnectQuery translates operational questions into queries tailored to the available data. Users can explore and analyse geospatial information without writing SQL queries directly.

Artificial intelligence applied to GIS makes geographic data easier to query, analyse and use. It can understand a natural language question, generate a query and present the result as a map or numerical output. Discover Dotic’s artificial intelligence expertise.

1. The user asks a question in natural language.
2. ConnectQuery interprets the intent and operational terminology.
3. The question is transformed into a query tailored to the available data.
4. The query accesses only authorised sources.
5. Results are presented as a map, table, chart or indicator.
6. The user can refine the question and continue the analysis.

ConnectQuery can query the sources and reference datasets authorised within the project: PostgreSQL/PostGIS databases, CSV or Excel files, Shapefile, KML, GeoPackage, operational data and data accessible in ConnectServices.

It can be used on a dedicated platform, integrated into an existing GIS tool or integrated into ConnectServices. Compatibility depends on the architecture, deployed connectors and configured access permissions.

ConnectQuery separates question interpretation, query execution and the presentation of results. The arrangements for transmitting information to the model, accessing data and storing it depend on the architecture approved for each deployment.

Connie is ConnectQuery’s conversational agent. It lets users query their GIS data in natural language and receive visual or numerical answers.

• Natural understanding: interpreting questions and sector-specific terminology.
• Tailored queries: querying authorised sources according to the configuration.
• Results: maps, KPIs, charts and tables.
• Dialogue: the ability to refine the question and continue the analysis.

ConnectQuery is designed for organisations that want easier access to their geographic data:

• Local authorities and technical departments
• Network operators: telecommunications and fibre, water and wastewater, electricity and energy
• Engineering consultancies and infrastructure operating organisations
• GIS and data managers, and operational departments

Each user group can ask an operational question, explore accessible data and get results tailored to its needs.

ConnectQuery distinguishes between question interpretation, query execution and the presentation of results. Access to sources depends on the permissions configured in the project environment.

• Sources and operations authorised according to the deployment
• Possible connection to different language models
• Query checks and human validation
• Monitoring and traceability according to the architecture in place
• Ability to integrate a locally hosted model when the project allows it

Data quality, operational documentation and human oversight help limit errors. AI assists analysis; it does not replace data governance or operational validation.

ConnectField collects data in the field.
ConnectControl checks its quality.
ConnectServices centralises and visualises it, and allows it to be edited.
ConnectQuery lets users query and analyse it in natural language using artificial intelligence.