Services
As federal and state laws and regulations change and public demand for access to data increases, the need for custom information solutions for environmental systems continues to grow. Windsor can help. You’ll find our service track record marked with on-time, on-budget delivery of high-quality, leading-edge solutions.
In order to create industry-specific information system solutions, we focus on the following disciplines: Air, Land, Water, Natural Resources, Health, Cross-discipline
Cross Program Data Integration
Agencies and organizations often find themselves with a variety of data sources on differing technology platforms. This results in replicating functionality or supporting similar data in conflicting ways. Windsor consultants have an in-depth knowledge of environmental information utilization, as well as a comprehensive understanding of up-to-date technology platforms. This allows us to be highly effective at integrating program specific "legacy" applications into modern integrated information systems.
Current Systems/Infrastructure Assessment
We help clients gain a clear and concise understanding of your current information system, what it does, and how it can do more. Our staff can assist in gathering accurate information about your systems, your environment and your analysis techniques. By understanding your current system and its infrastructure, you can make informed, intelligent decisions regarding any future technology investments.
Data Warehousing
Data warehousing provides an alternative to expensive system integration projects and can cost-effectively provide access to otherwise inaccessible data. A well designed data warehouse solution imports critical information from disparate sources into a single repository for reporting and timely decision making. Windsor builds solutions that bring together and integrate sources of environmental information, which allows agencies to make appropriate decisions and to monitor environmental indicators.
Electronic Reporting
Environmental agencies are under increasing pressures to make greater use of electronic reporting technologies and to support additional environmental management responsibilities. Windsor has experience developing a variety of electronic reporting solutions and can help you design the necessary technical and business process components needed to implement an efficient and powerful electronic reporting solution.
Exchange Network
Windsor built the first fully functionally Exchange Network Node to exchange production data and has since supported many Node partners in the use of the Exchange Network. The capabilities of the Windsor Node have been significantly extended since the first implementation, and the Node is now available in a variety of technologies and able to support an extensive list of data exchanges. We can help you fully participate in the Exchange so you can better share environmental data and quality information other participating network partners.
Information Strategy Planning
An information strategy plan provides clear direction for you and your program areas. This plan is based on a detailed understanding of your organization’s strategic, long-term goals and your current systems and serves as a road map that allows you to meet your objectives as efficiently as possible. An information strategy plan also addresses accountability needs such as tracking funds for performing regulatory activities.
Program Area Analysis
As consultants, we examine the adequacy of your current information system and information management procedures that are relative to your industry-specific activities and information needs. Windsor has industry experts that cover a variety of environmental programs, including air, land, water, health & safety and natural resources. An evaluation of your program area can help identify gaps between where the program is to day and where it’s going in the future. This includes an assessment of potential options to address new challenges. The analysis includes a documented outline of requirements to satisfy the support required for your program activities and information needs.
Spatial Information Systems
Integration of spatial information and tabular environmental information enables agencies to better understand their data, therefore allowing for better environmental management decisions to be made. Windsor has extensive experience building environmental information systems that incorporate both spatial and tabular components to support effective decision-making. Our staff has delivered major geospatial modules on large integrated information systems, and we have the experience to work with your GIS staff to integrate your solutions or establish new ones.
System Re-engineering
Windsor specializes in the design, development and deployment of environmental information systems. We have widespread experience building custom solutions across a broad spectrum of environmental program areas, and our business knowledge and ability to deliver effective solutions makes our solutions highly successful. We can address your current needs and help you evolve and expand your systems to meet future needs.
Technology Migration
Many agencies find themselves using older solutions on dated technologies. Applications built using legacy technologies are often candidates for moving to newer architectures. Windsor has conducted a number of successful legacy technology migration projects, and our consultants can assist you in determining an appropriate migration strategy and perform the migration activities.