Intergraph unveils Support for Gas Distribution Integrity Management Programs

Intergraph, a provider of geospatially-powered technology for utilities infrastructure and operations management, has launched a new solution for distribution integrity management programs (DIMP) to help gas distribution companies maintain safe, secure infrastructure and meet new U.S. government requirements.

Gas distribution companies must develop and implement formal DIMP plans by August 2011 as required by the U.S. Department of Transportation Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA). Intergraph’s seamless framework of industry-tailored field automation, infrastructure management and Web portal technologies supported by in-depth consulting expertise enables gas distribution companies to monitor, maintain and report on distribution integrity as required under the new PHMSA regulations.

Intergraph gas solutions streamline network management and operations to boost the reliability, integrity, safety, efficiency and security of networks and data. Using Intergraph field automation and mobile workforce management solutions, gas distributors can streamline the field data collection and inspection processes to more efficiently monitor the network and assess threats. Intergraph utilities technology also enables field personnel to maintain seamless communication and easy information exchange with the back office.

Alongside field automation and infrastructure management technology, the Intergraph Enterprise Web Portal provides simple, real-time access to disparate data from a wide variety of sources through a standard Web browser. The spatially-enabled visualization, analysis and reporting application combines GIS, mapping and location-specific data to provide organizations with a comprehensive view of their networks for more informed decision making and detailed, accurate reporting in support of core business objectives such as DIMP.

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