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Article: Data migration at Energie Steiermark: the ability to migrate, verify and integrate geodata is essential for any growing enterprise. Werner Samhaber explains how the right tools simplify the job for one of central Europe's leading multi-utilities.(utilities)
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- June 1, 2003
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Implementing a GIS in a multi-utility company and integrating it into an existing IT infrastructure is essential for many different processes. The quality of existing data is therefore a key issue in attaining this goal. The Energie Steiermark (ESTAG) group based in Graz, Austria, is a prime example.
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To enhance its delivery of electricity, gas and district heating services to more than 500,000 customers, the group's engineering and consulting subsidiary, PLAN.T, developed a Geographic Information System called geoNET. This was rolled-out to a number of ESTAG operational subsidiaries including STEWEAGSTEG, Steirische Ferngas AG, ...