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Data capture made easy *

All Local Governments have a number of departments involved in field data capture and asset management. The AEC Systems mobile solutions enable Councils to streamline work processes, reduce operational costs and stay competitive in today’s digital economy. These solutions connect frontline staff to an array of enterprise systems helping them to perform project management, generate in-process inspection and defect checklists, job dispatching, monitoring and evaluation of direct labour.

The AEC Systems mobile solutions are currently being used by Local and State Governments in New South Wales, Victoria and Western Australia. Covering a variety of applications, a number of Quick Start Application Templates are available for asset management data collection for roads, signage, bushland and other infrastructure.

Occupational Health and Safety and Public Health inspectors are able to carry out audits according to the Australian standards AS/NZS. Inspectors or auditors simply download health and safety guideline onto their handheld to perform audits through a simple user interface.

While graffiti is a modern problem that cannot be totally eradicated, it can be managed by Councils. Various studies and trials worldwide have found that regular monitoring, quick response time and rapid removal are proven methods of control. Through accurate recording of incidents, including before and after digital images, the AEC mobile solution provides Local Government with a valuable weapon against graffiti damage to public and private property and its significant cost to the community.

With offices in Brisbane, Melbourne, Perth and Sydney, AEC Systems has 15 years experience in providing design or project management products, training and support to Local Governments and State and Federal Government departments.

For further information contact Tom Hobbs on 1300 368 609 or email tom.hobbs@aecsystems.com.au.

* Copy supplied by AEC Systems

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