External IT Problem
Modern surveying relies on a constant and reliable flow of data from the field to the office.
Every project depends on systems capable of handling massive datasets captured from:
- Total stations and GNSS receivers
- UAVs and drone photogrammetry
- Terrestrial and mobile laser scanning systems
- 3D imaging technologies
These datasets need to be processed, interpreted and delivered using resource-intensive software such as:
- 12d Model for modelling, design, survey reduction and terrain analysis
- 12d Synergy for file management, version control and multi-office collaboration
- Civil 3D for drafting, volumes, corridors and deliverables
- Trimble Business Center (TBC) for field-to-office workflows and GNSS processing
- GeoSLAM Hub / Connect for point cloud processing
- DRAINS for hydraulic and stormwater design
- Bluebeam Revu for markups, QA reviews and PDF workflows
These tools require:
- High-spec CPUs and GPUs
- Fast SSD-based storage
- Reliable networks optimised for large-file transfer
- Proper installation, configuration and version alignment
- Predictable update cycles and system maintenance
Yet most MSPs treat surveying software as if it were ordinary applications. This leads to:
- Slow data transfers delaying office processing
- Workstations not optimised for large point clouds or complex models
- Software installed incorrectly or inconsistently
- Version mismatches that cause major project errors
- Network bottlenecks preventing efficient field-to-office workflows
- Frequent downtime due to a lack of proactive planning
- No structured Technology Success strategy to prevent issues before they appear
Surveying firms need more than reactive IT.
They need systems engineered for speed, accuracy and long-term reliability.
The External Problem
Modern surveying relies on a constant and reliable flow of data from the field to the office.
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