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New Talent & Expanded Capabilities

May 17, 2016

Orlando, Florida – Data Transfer Solutions (DTS) is proud to share that it has hired Jeremy Folds. Mr. Folds will be working on HTML/CSS/JavaScript – responsive web applications with the DTS, Agile Software Development award winning team.

DTS CEO, Mr. Allen Ibaugh said, “Jeremy is a great person and a talented developer, I know he will fit in with the growing development team. We are pleased to have the expanded skills Jeremy brings as we continue to work hard at exceeding the expectations for each of our existing and new customers.”
Jeremy was born in Wichita, Kansas and has been a proud resident of Colorado since 2009. Jeremy is happily married to his wife Molly and when he is not staring at the screen he is out biking, hiking, gardening and exploring.
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VUEWorks® Asset Intelligence Helps Solve Map-21 Challenges Right on Time

May 11, 2016

high-speed-trainVUEWorks® is a commercial off the shelf web based software that can readily assist with transit asset management as required by law (Statutory Reference: 49 U.S.C. Section 5326 / MAP-21 Section 20019). The system is a proven solution designed to improving asset management and provides key capabilities required for a strategic approach in assessing needs and prioritizing investments for bringing the nation’s public transit systems into a state of good repair.

Power lies in VUEWorks® configurability where customized software is not necessary. New reporting requirements to promote accountability are a standard with the system and templates may be developed and shared throughout the community further saving time and precious resources.
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VUEWorks® is the performance asset management system specifically made to serve as a system of record and deal with risk, condition, and value for Transit related infrastructure. Due to the configurable capabilities of the system, Transit requirements presented by Federal Transit Administration (FTA) can be tracked and achieved via this web based GIS solution.

  • Meet Reporting Requirements
  • Quickly show a map of “state of good repair”
  • Assess and manage condition of capital assets (including equipment, rolling stock, infrastructure, and facilities)
  • Manage performance measures for state of good repair (all FTA grantees will be required to set targets)
  • Manage capital asset inventories and condition assessments
  • Wizard driven scenario planning for investment prioritization (“What if” scenario planning)

In short, with only a few clicks in VUEWorks®, the following requirements may be met:

  • Show all capital asset inventories and condition assessments
  • Produce an investment prioritization

Data Transfer Solutions, LLC (DTS) is the leader in rapid asset collection, GIS enablement, and sustainable maintenance with VUEWorks as a system of record and performance measures maintenance and planning.

Click here to request a demonstration, learn more or share how you currently perform your asset management compliance.

VUEWorks welcomes Cody Skidmore to the Team

May 3, 2016

B71-123.308_smaller.214507Cody Skidmore joins DTS as a Senior Developer for its flagship Asset Management platform, VUEWorks®. With two feet, Cody will jump in and assist with developing new features for current and future customer needs. Jason Amadori, President of Asset Management for DTS shares, “We are excited to have Cody join us, as we are rapidly expanding development of VUEWorks due to significant market demands. Cody will certainly provide immediate value to the programming team, in which many new positions are now being filled. Without question, Cody joins a solid team filled with passion, and asset management continues to show no limits.”

Cody is a native of Lubbock, Texas and a United States veteran. In his 25 years building software, he has participated in every aspect of product development, design and management. His industry experience includes telecom, behavioral health, crop insurance, aerospace and industrial engineering. Cody has an unrelenting passion for technical artistry and is caring and committed to those around him.

He met his wife, Linda, on a blind date and became engaged two weeks later. The couple just celebrated their 31st wedding anniversary. Cody and Linda have two children. Their daughter Maria, 16, is studying to be a genetics researcher. Their son Jake, 14, wants to follow his dad into the field of Computer Science.

From Sea to Shining Sea – VUEWorks is the solution for Water and Wastewater Utilities

April 20, 2016

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From Springfield Water and Sewer Commission in Massachusetts to the City of Marathon in the Florida Keys – From West Sound Utilities in Washington State down to Tahoe City Public Utility District in California – VUEWorks is supporting some of the most progressive water utilities and wastewater management agencies in the United States.

For over a decade and a half, VUEWorks has supported agencies with their Work and Asset Management activities across the country. Forms, templates and reports are used to jump-start any organization’s management of its stormwater, potable water and wastewater assets.

  • Water Distribution and Treatment Plant Management
  • Wastewater Collection and Treatment Plant Management
  • Stormwater Management and NPDES Compliance

VUEWorks provides Performance Management tools that can be used to manage the life-cycle of ANY asset through the implementation of our suite of modules.

  • Customer Service – For tracking issues and quick access to ticket status for customer response
  • Work Management – For improved operational efficiency and reporting
  • Valuation – For GASB 34 reporting
  • Condition Inspections – For CMOM, PACP and MACP inspections and required water system inspections
  • Risk Assessments – For infrastructure replacement prioritization programs
  • Budget Forecasting – For capital improvement planning
  • Projects – For project management and project tracking

As a web based GIS solution, VUEWorks supports tracking of field work in terms of labor, equipment and inventory. Document linking and reporting capabilities allow for compliance reporting and making NPDES activities and inspections simple, repeatable and defensible. As a turnkey system of record, many times our customers are impressed with how they can configure the system to do much more than was ever expected.

To share or to learn more about VUEWorks, simply Drop us a Note or call us at 407-382-5222.

VUEWorks offers Best in Class Public Service Issue Reporting with Awesome GIS Capabilities

March 15, 2016

Since the late 1990’s, VUEWorks has diligently been evolving the web-based GIS solution for a growing number of local and state governments, utilities and commercial organizations. The enterprise performance asset management solution is used to track service requests, manage work and ensure assets are maintained into the future with considerations of risk and condition.

To reach a larger audience for VUEWorks users, DTS, the Makers of VUEWorks, has released a public facing Service Request Portal or 311 System. The seamless and integrated solution is used to allow the public to report issues in the community with ease. The solution can be used on any device, and is responsive in nature, so no matter where someone is, they can report an issue sighted into your system of record and know the status of progress.

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A responsive web form

A key feature of the system includes a simple interactive map that allows for a geofence. The drag and drop Esri-based map performs a reverse geocode that validates a user’s reported issue location with the service area and saves time for organization on the response – all agree, this is a good thing.
An Esri based location map with seamless Geofence

An Esri based location map with seamless Geofence

With a starting template, this best of class solution means no organization needs to recreate the wheel or build out with third party development costs. Additionally, the configuration is all done within VUEWorks, so the control remains with your organization, no need to hire a team of developers to tweak the black box. We know hot issues change and public issue reporting is a personal element to citizen or public engagement. To learn more about this exciting offering or request a personal demonstration, simply let us know by our contact page.

DTS’ Mobile Asset Collection (MAC) Vehicles Making the News

March 9, 2016

The DTS MAC vehicles have been busy around the United States collecting data and assisting organizations with compiling asset inventories and pavement condition assessments. As a part of this, our local government partners have been excited to get the word out to their constituents. Below is a sampling of the news stories DTS has been featured in over the past few months.

City of Houston

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“Channel 2 Investigates: List of Houston’s Worst Roads”

City of San Antonio
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“Filling in Cracks, Gaps”

City of Denison
“High Tech Van Helps Denison with Street Repairs”

City of Knoxville
“High Tech Vans Collect Traffic Sign Data for Knoxville”
“Deep in the Heart of Texas”

If your organization is interested in mobile asset data collection or performance asset management for pavement, contact DTS at 407.382.5222 or use the contact page on this site.