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👉 Are you registered for our upcoming Locus FME Utility Meet-Up?  Join us on: Wednesday, 18 September, 1 pm NZT | 11 am AEST    Discover the latest in FME technology and gain insights from industry experts. This highly interactive session will feature:  ✅ Client Presentation: Learn from Vector's FME journey  ✅  FME Updates: Explore the newest features and advancements  ✅ High Availability: Uncover strategies for building a robust FME environment  ✅ Q&A: Engage with our presenters and connect with your utility industry colleagues    For more information and to register, visit: https://lnkd.in/gCpe65q2 #FMEPartners #FME #utilities #meetup John Arnerich Chris Morris Darren F. Hamish Kingsbury Ruby Donaldson

Locus is pleased to sponsor and support the 2024 Space, Spatial and Surveying Inclusive Employer Index Survey. This survey is a crucial tool for understanding the state of diversity and inclusion across the Space, Spatial, and Surveying Industry. A joint effort between peak-organisations and business leaders across Australia and New Zealand, the survey is organised by the SSSDLN: Space, Spatial & Surveying Diversity Leadership Network and in partnership with the Diversity Council Australia Ltd. The survey is anonymous, takes 10-15 minutes, and is open to everyone. By adding your experience to the data, the organisers can track industry progress since 2021 and identify areas where we can improve. Thanks to GCA, survey participants can also go in the draw to win a ticket to Locate 25 (brought to you by the Geospatial Council of Australia). To find out more, and take the survey, open until 30 September see - https://lnkd.in/gqEJePmR The results of the survey will ultimately help the industry better understand current diversity and inclusivity; what is being done well and where are the opportunities to improve.   Let’s all help grow a more inclusive industry by participating. Responses are being sought from individuals who work, study or participate in the Space, Spatial or Surveying sectors – regardless of your job title or your background. The more that participate, the more data there is and the greater the impact of those findings!   Link to survey - https://lnkd.in/gE_DvWsg   SSSDLN: Space, Spatial & Surveying Diversity Leadership Network Stella Blake-Kelly Ruby Donaldson John Arnerich Chris Morris #FMEPartners #Geography #Survey #Inclusion #Diversity

Coming to us with a wealth of experience, we are so pleased to welcome Hamish Kingsbury to the team as Senior Consultant, Locus Australia.   Based in Christchurch and aligned with the Australian market, Hamish will be working closely with Ruby Donaldson in developing integration solutions with the help of Safe Software’s FME.   While the focus will be across the Tasman, Hamish’s presence in New Zealand reinforces our commitment to supporting our much-valued local client base of which Hamish will be well known to so many.   To Hamish Kingsbury, thank you for choosing Locus! The team are thrilled to have you aboard. #FMEPartners #FME #teamannouncement Ruby Donaldson John Arnerich Darren F. Jan Roggisch Angie Worsley Pip Norris Shilpa Kadam Chris Morris Stephanie Gibson

Want to improve asset reliability and reduce vulnerabilities in your network? Chorus NZ Limited did it with Safe Software's FME. By analysing their network assets in detail, they gained a comprehensive inventory, identified potential risks, and proactively addressed maintenance needs. Our latest FME use case story explores how New Zealand’s largest telecommunications infrastructure company uses FME to catalogue the age and condition of its assets with some key benefits including: ✅ Reduced downtime: Proactive maintenance prevents unexpected outages  ✅ Improved decision-making: Data-driven insights guide strategic planning  ✅ Enhanced compliance: A detailed inventory ensures adherence to regulations Thank you to Jessie Singh at Chorus NZ Limited for your help in bringing this story to life! Read more - https://lnkd.in/gU3pVWZ8 #FMEPartners #FME #assetmanagement John Arnerich Chris Morris Jan Roggisch Darren F.

👉 Is New Zealand's water management system on the right track?           Yes, it may well be a controversial way to start a post but Three Waters, a term that has been a political football for years, kicked back and forth across the parliamentary benches, is indeed back in the news. After the repeal of the previous government’s centralized water management plans, the current New Zealand government’s “Local Water, Done Well” approach is gaining momentum. Recent reforms have introduced significant changes, including increased local council control, new funding models, and a focus on water asset management. In our latest blog article we explore key aspects of the reforms and the opportunity for Councils to leverage the considerable data management capabilities offered by FME. 🚰 Read the full blog - https://lnkd.in/gU2NAkCV #FMEPartners #FME #waterassets #datamanagement John Arnerich Chris Morris

⏳ How much time could your team save with the right automation? For NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA), manually processing network device photos used to take nearly a full day. Enter Safe Software's FME and they slashed this time by 90%.   By automating data extraction and photo handling, NZTA cut processing time from 8 hours to just 5-6 minutes. This efficiency boost didn’t just save time - it allowed the Spatial team to focus on other critical tasks and strengthened their relationships with stakeholders. The reliability and speed of the new system, built trust and confidence in the process and the inclusion of unique identifiers and timestamps in the data mitigated the risk of overwriting, ensuring data integrity and recoverability.   A massive thank you to Lorin Lilikoi Lima and Xingwei He (Stewie) from NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi for bringing this story to life, highlighting how FME has transformed their workflow and made a real impact on day-to-day operations.   Read the full story – https://lnkd.in/gsSKRZxM John Arnerich Chris Morris Ruby Donaldson #FMEPartners #FME #DataAutomation

🏆 Sweet success! A year into his journey at LOCUS, Chris Morris has deepened his understanding of Safe Software's FME and its role in driving better business outcomes by successfully achieving the FME Business Professional Certification. With 90 minutes to take the test, time was on his side nevertheless with 50 multiple choice questions he still needed to dig deep to reach the pass grade! Congratulations to Chris and thank you John Arnerich for the celebratory cupcakes which the whole team appreciated 😋 🙏 Anybody else conquered a FME Certification recently or another exam challenge that really tested your knowledge? https://lnkd.in/gc54kiWm Chris Morris John Arnerich Petal Cupcakes #FMEPartners #FME

In collaboration with Auckland Council’s Healthy Waters department, Morphum Environmental has been instrumental in developing the Freshwater Management Tool (FWMT) – New Zealand’s leading water quality planning solution. This innovative tool helps to monitor and analyse water flow and stormwater contaminants, enabling cost-effective management across Auckland’s 5,000 km² region. 👉 The challenge? Mapping and managing thousands of intervention opportunities across 5,465 sub-catchments in rural and urban areas while navigating diverse environmental factors. With help from Safe Software's FME, Morphum Environmental successfully built a dynamic, repeatable, and efficient geospatial workflow. 💧 Key Outcomes: ✔ Efficiently mapped intervention opportunities, including natural wetlands and rain gardens ✔ Optimised water quality interventions across the entire region ✔ Enabled strategic decisions for future infrastructure investments Read the full story - https://lnkd.in/gXTgQHnr John Arnerich Chris Morris Shannon Fourie Hana Judd

💡 Just like Lego bricks can be joined in endless ways to create complex structures, CPU-Usage Engines can be combined with Standard Engines to create a highly optimised FME environment. CPU-Usage Engines offer a flexible, cost-effective solution, allowing you to scale processing power based on demand and meet the needs of unpredictable workloads. In our latest blog article, we delve into the opportunities presented by CPU-Usage Engines; how they work and when best to deploy. Here’s a snapshot of the key benefits. ✅ Flexibility: Dynamically scale engines based on workload demands ✅ Cost Efficiency: Pay only for active CPU time, not idle time ✅ Speed: Quickly process large datasets and reduce job queues ✅ Streaming Support: Ideal for monitoring and IoT data with unpredictable workloads ✅ High Availability: Boost fault tolerance with on-demand engines Enjoy the full blog - https://lnkd.in/g8VRhzkS Chris Morris John Arnerich Darren F. #FMEPartners #FME #CPU

💡 Discover how FME Flow can supercharge your data integration with real-time solutions and automation. FME Accelerator: Flow is your free, expert-led launchpad to convert desktop processes into scalable, on-demand workflows. In 90 minutes, learn to: ✔️ Ingest and process data instantly using Safe Software’s FME Flow ✔️ Automate tasks with scheduled and event-based triggers ✔️ Create self-service data upload with no-code Flow app ✔️ Simulate real-world scenarios with an emergency management system demo ✔️ And more! This instructor-led session is perfect if you have ... attended FME Accelerator (intro to FME) and are eager to dive deeper into FME Flow or have a basic understanding of FME, or data integration/translation tools. 👉 Register now for our August 8th session: https://lnkd.in/gJfq2V7z #FMEPartners #FME #automation #dataintegration John Arnerich Ruby Donaldson Darren F. Chris Morris