Vegetation Management

Powel's Integrated Vegetation Management Platform (IVMP) is a vegetation managment software package that allows utilities to combine vegetation history with data from ground patrols, flyovers and call-ins to optimize resources, improve reliability and support regulatory compliance. It includes:

Maintenance Manager. This back-office application helps utilities analyze, plan, and assign vegetation cycle tasks. It connects directly to the WorkStudio Server, which synchronizes assignments to the VegWorks mobile client, along with maps and unit costs. Work can be assigned based on the type of crew required. Completed work orders are updated here to drive analysis and planning.

VegWorks. The mobile client allows crews to perform inspections, identify the type and location of work, and recommend equipment and crews. It allows crews to inspect completed work, bring up work orders for annotation, and create new work orders. It also synchronizes with the server to close out open work orders.

WorkStudio Server. The WorkStudio Server is the hub for all four WorkStudio solutions. It manages communication with other systems and can interface with most industry-standard GIS, CIS, and Financial packages. Information on the WorkStudio Server can be synchronized to mobile and desktop clients, as well as accessed utility-wide via InfoCenter, a Web-based reporting tool. Everyone in the utility has access to the most up to date information.

InfoCenter. InfoCenter is a web-based portal that allows limited access to select information residing on the WorkStudio server so that contractors only have access to data, such as reports or work orders, required to do their work. Executive management can also use InfoCenter to gain visibility into the vegetation management program.

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