Etch Services
Optimizing connection in critical infrastructure operations
Program Planning and Implementation
Etch specializes in strategic planning for government and private sectors, including facilitation of multi-departmental entities needing to manage, update and disseminate GIS data. We focus on internal and external workflows in order to provide a program that will scale with the changing environments inside and outside our client’s business. Etch also streamlines business applications utilizing the latest geospatial technology and applications.
Our experienced team at Etch provides clients with all stages of GIS, including solution planning and design that integrate seamlessly with multiple applications. These customized plans incorporate new and changing technology that enables your GIS to scale with your business. We provide the following:
Needs Assessment
Workflow Analysis
Database Design
Implementation Plan
Application Design
Application Development Testing and Deployment
Asset Management
Maintaining and tracking infrastructure can be a daunting task. Etch can assist with all aspects of asset management from data collection to integration with work order management software. Our team is experienced in engineering applications pertaining to storm, sanitary, water, electric, gas and telecommunication infrastructure. Data collection is only the first step for a true asset management system. We can assist you with capital improvement project forecasting, conflict detection of projects and resources, and future development planning.
Software Solutions
Etch provides both open source and proprietary software solutions for integration of multiple systems. Our team has created customized solutions for Smart Cities, Connected Mobility, Election Data, and Sensor Fusion. Our clients trust us to provide the latest and most innovative technology to improve workflow and maintain sustainability. Etch offers low-cost hosting and software as a service (SaaS) options.
Why Etch?
Etch has a combined 60+ years of innovating and streamlining infrastructure for the public sector. Our customized GIS solutions have proven to reduce inefficiencies and increase agile decision-making, resulting in a framework of guiding principles for building community-focused intelligent systems.
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Etch to release new Driver Module to enhance snow operation software
Plow drivers will be able to utilize the Driver Module application to track specific treatment types, zone completion, number of passes, and number of rounds. While tracking this information, the drivers will have access to a navigation system that provides directions to better understand the street network for efficient snow treatment and removal.
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Saginaw County Road Commission honored with three statewide IMPRESS awards!
This year, SCRC received an IMPRESS award in Communications for the“Plow Locator;” and an award in Operations for “Drone Inventory Bulk Materials”
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Featured product: Etch Mobility Platform
Etch’s Mobility Platform promotes interoperability to connect various participants including back office staff, travelers, and drivers, with an aim to reduce anxiety and confusion while using Public Transit.
