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GIS

Manage territory as an intelligent information system.

A data-driven view of the territory 

Analyze, map, optimize. 

Every strategic, operational, or infrastructure decision is linked to a spatial dimension: where events occur, where assets are located, and how they interact with the environment and with people.

The GIS Competence Center helps organizations transform their geospatial data into integrated, manageable, and predictive information, enabling more effective control over processes and resources.

The GIS approach goes beyond simple cartographic representation – it is a data-driven view of the territory: the ability to correlate physical and digital information, generating both operational and strategic value. Through Esri ArcGIS platforms, Utility Network, and ArcGIS Enterprise, we support the creation of geospatial ecosystems that connect infrastructure, IoT systems, and business applications, enabling continuous, evidence-based governance.

A modern GIS system is the bridge between data and reality: it enables organizations to understand, anticipate, and optimize what happens in the physical space. 

GIS con Soft Strategy: Governare il territorio come un sistema intelligente di informazioni.

How we turn geospatial data into value

The Soft Strategy GIS Competence Center designs and delivers integrated geospatial architectures that transform territorial data into tools for analysis, forecasting, and operational control.

Geospatial Data Governance

Standardization, quality, and modeling of geospatial data based on enterprise-level frameworks.

Integration & Interoperability

Connection between GIS, management systems, IoT, BI, and cloud platforms to create a unified data foundation.

Location & Decision Intelligence

Geospatial analysis, machine learning, and predictive tools to correlate KPIs with territorial phenomena.

Smart Operations & Digital Twin

Real-time monitoring of infrastructure, fleets, construction sites, and services through dynamic digital models.

Tangible benefits for organizations:

  • Unified governance of distributed assets and infrastructure
  • Reduction of operational costs and response times
  • Improved decision-making quality and timeliness
  • Support for strategic planning and sustainability
  • Greater control and operational resilience through continuously updated data

Use cases

Asset Management

Objective

To create and manage the digital model of Bogotá’s public lighting network, adopting Esri Utility Network to standardize the representation of electrical data and improve operational management.

The initiative aimed to standardize technical and topological information, enabling integrated and scalable infrastructure management.

Solution

  • Design of the electrical Utility Network data model according to Esri standards;
  • Creation of a geodatabase of assets and electrical components with controlled topology;
  • Integration of GIS data with SAP, maintenance systems, and BI tools;
  • Development of operational dashboards for monitoring and planning interventions.

Result

  • Centralized governance of the network and maintenance processes;
  • Improved traceability and consistency of data across business systems;
  • Reduced analysis and intervention times;
  • Adoption of a scalable network model compliant with international standards.
Asset Management

Network Management

Objective

To drive the migration from legacy systems to an architecture based on Esri ArcGIS Pro and Utility Network, enabling multi-user management and the standardization of information.

Solution

  • Analysis of existing systems and mapping of the legacy data model;
  • Implementation of the new electrical Utility Network model with Enterprise configuration;
  • Activation of multi-user workflows and collaborative environments for data maintenance and updates;
  • Training and operational support for management and maintenance teams.

Result

  • Smooth transition to a modern and interoperable infrastructure;
  • Increased efficiency in network data management;
  • Alignment with Enel Group’s global Esri standard models;
  • Reduction of manual activities and data redundancy.
Network Management

eCity

Objective

To design an integrated Web GIS platform for monitoring urban mobility and the condition of the road network.

The objective was to provide a geospatial decision-making system for maintenance planning and the real-time management of traffic, public services, and infrastructure networks.

Solution

  • Implementation of a multi-layer ArcGIS Online and Power BI platform;
  • Integration with IoT sensors and real-time traffic systems;
  • Creation of control dashboards for predictive analysis and operational alerts;
  • Visualization of geospatial data for strategic planning.

Result

  • Integrated governance of mobility and maintenance data;
  • Improved urban planning and operational efficiency;
  • More timely, data-driven decisions based on up-to-date geospatial data;
  • Digital infrastructure ready for Smart City initiatives.
eCity

Street Cleaning Fleet Management / Safety by Positioning

Objective

In partnership with Almaviva, to develop a GIS-IoT Control Room for real-time monitoring of the fleet dedicated to waste collection and street cleaning, ensuring safety, traceability, and operational optimization.

Solution

  • Integration of GPS, GIS, and IoT sensor data into a single control platform;
  • Real-time and historical visualization of field operations;
  • Implementation of automated alerts and performance dashboards;
  • Route and service level analysis using integrated Business Intelligence tools.

Result

  • Continuous monitoring of operations and fleets;
  • Improved shift planning and reduction of operational costs;
  • Increased field safety and service quality;
  • Open and integrable system with urban mobility platforms.
Street Cleaning Fleet Management / Safety by Positioning

Construction Site Monitoring

Objective

To develop an integrated GIS-BI-IoT monitoring system to visualize in real time the progress of construction sites, critical issues, and their impact on traffic.

Solution

  • Aggregation of data from heterogeneous sources (IoT, management systems, GIS);
  • Creation of an interactive dashboard with maps and dynamic indicators;
  • Predictive analysis of timelines, costs, and operational risks;
  • Multi-level access for operators, technicians, and management.

Result

  • Proactive control of construction sites and related activities;
  • Resource optimization and more accurate planning;
  • Reduction of traffic disruption;
  • Faster, data-driven decisions based on integrated geospatial and operational data.
Construction Site Monitoring

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FAQ

Un Competence Center GIS (Geographic Information System) è un polo di innovazione che supporta le organizzazioni nella governance dei dati territoriali e nella loro integrazione all’interno dei processi decisionali.

Un Competence Center GIS trasforma la conoscenza spaziale in intelligence operativa, favorendo una gestione più efficiente, sostenibile e data-driven del territorio.

Progetta e realizza soluzioni basate su Esri ArcGIS, Utility Network e piattaforme cloud enterprise, che consentono di analizzare, monitorare e gestire asset fisici e infrastrutture distribuite. Le soluzioni di un compentence center GIS

Un progetto GIS viene avviato da un’analisi accurata dei processi e delle fonti dati, utile a identificare le opportunità di integrazione e i requisiti funzionali.

Successivamente viene definito il modello geospaziale target, selezionata la piattaforma tecnologica più adeguata e sviluppati i workflow di acquisizione, elaborazione e visualizzazione dei dati. Durante l’implementazione, il cliente viene accompagnato con formazione, test e supporto al change management, garantendo una transizione fluida verso il nuovo modello operativo. Ogni progetto viene poi monitorato e ottimizzato secondo una logica di miglioramento continuo.

I dati rappresentano la spina dorsale di ogni progetto GIS.

Vegono raccolti e integrati da fonti eterogenee — come ERP, IoT, sistemi SCADA, open data, sensori ambientali, etc. — creando un modello informativo unificato e affidabile. Questa integrazione consente di analizzare fenomeni territoriali in tempo reale, individuare pattern di comportamento e supportare previsioni e decisioni operative.

Questo approccio trasforma il dato geografico da semplice mappa a leva di conoscenza strategica.

L’efficacia si misura rispettando i KPI precedentemente definiti col cliente. Questi sono legati alla qualità dei dati, alla tempestività delle analisi e all’impatto sui processi operativi.

Attraverso dashboard dedicate, vengono monitorate le performance del sistema e il valore generato in termini di efficienza, riduzione dei costi e miglioramento decisionale. L’efficacia di un progetto GIS si misura non solo nella capacità di visualizzare informazioni, ma nella possibilità di agire in modo informato e predittivo.

Ogni iniziativa è pensata per generare benefici concreti, misurabili e sostenibili nel tempo.

I Competence Center GIS possono operare in numerosi ambiti — Ad esempio Energy & Utility, Trasporti, Infrastrutture, Smart City, Pubblica Amministrazione, etc. — sviluppando soluzioni GIS verticali e personalizzate.

La forza di una buona azienda di servizi sta nella capacità di adattare le tecnologie GIS alle specificità di ciascun contesto operativo, garantendo scalabilità, interoperabilità e sicurezza dei dati.

I Competence Center GIS sono composti solitamente da GIS Specialist, Data Engineer, Solution Architect, Analyst e Project Manager, con competenze avanzate su piattaforme come Esri, sulla modellazione dei dati e sulle integrazioni enterprise.

La forza di un team efficace risiede nella multidisciplinarietà, che unisce conoscenze del territorio, tecnologia e processi di business, assicurando soluzioni solide e ad alto impatto operativo.

Un progetto GIS di qualità deve essere seguito end-to-end: dall’ideazione alla realizzazione, fino al supporto e alla governance continua, per garantire valore e continuità nel tempo.