Use cases
GIS Field Inspection Software for Utility Network Control and Data Reliability
From planning and field inspections to intervention reporting and geospatial data management, all operations are centralised within a single integrated environment.
Whatever the type of network or infrastructure involved — telecommunications, water, electricity, public lighting or roads — the quality and reliability of geospatial data is critical. Yet in the field, discrepancies between real-world conditions and GIS records are common: incorrectly positioned assets, outdated information or missing updates following maintenance and construction work.
These inconsistencies have a direct impact on day-to-day operations, leading to intervention errors, wasted time, poor planning and increased compliance risks.
To address these challenges, Dotic provides software solutions that enable organisations to carry out structured field inspections and infrastructure audits using a next-generation mobile application directly connected to the GIS environment.
By combining the ConnectField mobile application with the ConnectServices Web GIS platform, organisations can continuously collect, validate and manage geospatial data while improving operational efficiency both in the field and at the office.
The limitations of traditional field inspection Workflows
Traditional field inspection methods still often rely on processes that are no longer suited to modern infrastructure and GIS management requirements:
- use of paper forms or spreadsheet-based workflows
- manual data re-entry after field operations
- lack of synchronisation with the GIS platform
- multiple disconnected tools leading to errors and wasted time
- limited traceability of inspections and field controls
As a result, collected data is often incomplete, unreliable and difficult to manage or exploit effectively.
Digitise field inspections with a connected GIS solution
Digitising field inspections helps organisations standardise operational processes and significantly improve the quality and reliability of collected geospatial data.
Dotic’s solution is built around:
- ConnectField, a mobile application dedicated to field operations and data collection
- ConnectServices, a web-based GIS platform designed for the centralisation, management and exploitation of geospatial infrastructure data
ConnectField: the mobile application designed for field inspections
ConnectField enables field teams to carry out inspections and audits directly on site using existing GIS data as a reference.
Operators can:
- visualise FTTH and telecommunications networks on an interactive map
- accurately locate infrastructure assets such as chambers, cabinets and connection points
- verify and update existing GIS records
- complete structured forms tailored to telecom field inspections
- add geotagged photos directly from the field
- report anomalies, discrepancies and missing infrastructure data
The application is designed for real-world field conditions and supports operational constraints, including offline data collection and synchronisation.
ConnectServices: Plan, Manage and Improve the Reliability of Your Field Operations
The platform enables organisations to:
- select assets and infrastructure to be inspected
- assign field operators and inspection tasks
- allocate dedicated forms based on asset or infrastructure type
- visualise completed inspections within the GIS environment
- centralise all field data in a single platform
- monitor and control data quality
- track field operations and intervention history
- exploit collected data through automated reporting workflows
The seamless integration between the field application and ConnectServices ensures reliable, consistent data management while eliminating manual re-entry errors.
Use Case: Field Inspection of Utility Networks and Infrastructure
• GIS data exported to external devices or disconnected tools
• use of printed maps or PDF exports
• field information collected on paper forms or isolated applications
• manual data re-entry at the office or transfer to third-party software
• manual integration into the GIS platform
• manual consolidation of inspection reports
A time-consuming workflow with limited traceability and a high risk of errors.
With the Dotic solution:
• GIS data is prepared and managed within ConnectServices
• field teams use ConnectField to perform inspections and audits
• information is captured directly on site through structured digital forms
• collected data is automatically synchronised with the GIS platform
• teams can immediately review, validate and exploit inspection data within ConnectServices.
A seamless and connected workflow that improves data reliability, operational efficiency and field traceability.
The Benefits of Our GIS Field Inspection Solution
A complete Workflow from field data collection to data exploitation
• selection of areas to be inspected
• structuring of attributes and assets to be audited
• configuration and assignment of industry-specific forms
• GIS map visualisation
• guided data entry workflows
• accurate geolocation of infrastructure assets
• offline operation for field environments
• automatic upload of field data
• real-time updates to the GIS repository
• elimination of manual data re-entry processes
• visualisation of field inspections and audits
• quality control of collected geospatial data
• monitoring of operations and follow-up inspections
• automated report generation
The benefits of an integrated Office-to-Field solution for infrastructure inspections
Software solutions for all types of Utility Networks and Infrastructure inspections
Dotic’s solution adapts to a wide range of infrastructure and utility inspection workflows, including:
- telecommunications network inspections (FTTH infrastructure and field equipment)
- drinking water network inspections (valves, service connections and pipelines)
- wastewater and sewer network audits (manholes and collectors)
- electrical infrastructure inspections (cabinets, cables and delivery points)
- road and street infrastructure inspections
- public lighting and street furniture inspections
- electric vehicle charging infrastructure (EV charging stations)
- and many other infrastructure asset management use cases
Each workflow can be configured with dedicated forms, inspection procedures and operational processes tailored to specific business and infrastructure requirements.
Why choose Dotic for your field inspections and infrastructure audits?
Dotic provides a complete and integrated approach built on strong industry expertise and an in-depth understanding of infrastructure lifecycle management and geospatial data challenges:
- a simple and efficient mobile application designed for field operations
- a powerful web-based GIS platform for visualising, managing and exploiting infrastructure data
- seamless interoperability with existing business and GIS systems
- a flexible solution adapted to multiple industries and infrastructure sectors
- rapid deployment and scalable SaaS-based implementation
Each use case can be configured with dedicated forms, workflows and operational processes tailored to specific infrastructure and field inspection requirements.
