har*GIS Field Information Systems (Centennial, Colorado, U.S.) has released a software application that increases efficiencies in the maintenance of distribution assets. Based on TruckMap*, a field information system by har*GIS, Asset Maintainer leverages the data-compression capabilities of the TruckMap* platform to move information stored in enterprise databases onto low-cost mobile field devices and adds preconfigured forms, map data, symbology and reports designed specifically for automating standard asset maintenance business processes.

The pre-configured forms are based on the specific tasks and work flows of field force personnel involved with facilities asset management. Field personnel indicate a specified facility or area, and the system automatically links to the appropriate enterprise relational database and sends the appropriate data to the field device. When the field activity is complete, the system can then automatically update other mobile workers and the appropriate corporate databases with any changes that were made.