2004 - 2007 Archived News

ESRI Support Services ::: City Utilities Springfield, Missouri
Swova, selected by City Utilities, is providing ESRI support services for the current GIS project that encompasses electric, gas and water utilities. Services provided by Swova primarily include assistance and support for developing procedures, and assistance with administering and maintaining an enterprise Oracle / ArcSDE geodatabase. With City Utilities' multi-user, multi-versioned enterprise geodatabase, the procedures and routines Swova is developing will ensure that the Utilities' numerous editors and applications (ArcGIS & ArcFM) will interact with the versioned ArcSDE environment properly and improve performance.

Custom ArcGIS System Training ::: Hannibal Board of Public Works, MO
Swova has been selected by Hannibal Board of Public Works to provide custom ArcGIS system training to GIS Editors & GIS Administrators. The custom training consists of three areas: (1) Basic ArcGIS Desktop, (2) ArcGIS Desktop Specific to Hannibal's editing needs and (3) ArcGIS Administrator Training. The training topics will span from how to edit features in a geometric network, to administering a versioned ArcSDE geodatabase housed in SQL Server. Swova has partnered with Wind Environmental, an Authorized ESRI Instructor, to perform the Basic ArcGIS Desktop training.

Geodatabase Design/Conversion::: City of Ottawa Public Works, KS
The Public Works Department at the City of Ottawa, Kansas, has selected Swova to develop a geodatabase design for both their water and electric systems. For both systems, Swova will utilize ESRI's geodatabase technology and develop models that not only take advantage of key geodatabase components like domains and subtypes, but also model the data so that a Geometric Network can be built on this data in the future. After finalizing the new geodatabase design, Swova will migrate existing data from shapefiles, AutoCAD, and MS Access, into the new geodatabase data model.

Custom ArcGIS Desktop Training ::: Ozarks Electric Cooperative, AR
Swova has been selected by Ozarks Electric Cooperative to provide on-site ArcGIS Desktop training to those that administer and maintain the GIS at Ozarks Electric. Ozarks Electric is in the process of migrating from a CAD based system to ESRI's ArcGIS technology and the geodatabase. They utilize Milsoft's WindMilMap application for maintenance of their electric system. The custom training that Swova will be providing includes all aspects of how to edit, maintain, and utilize their data in the ArcGIS environment.

GIS and HTE Integration Specification ::: City of Kirkwood Electric, MO
The City of Kirkwood has selected Swova to review their current GIS & HTE systems and data and develop a technical specification for integrating the HTE customer information with the GIS data. Kirkwood's GIS data is stored in an enterprise ArcSDE geodatabase house in Oracle. The integration of the HTE & GIS data will allow not only the Electric department, but also all other City departments to utilize HTE data in a geographic (mapping) environment for better decision making and support.

ArcGIS Server / Oracle 10gR2 ::: Clark County, OH
Swova upgraded and migrated Clark County's enterprise GIS environment to ArcGIS Server 9.2 with Oracle 10gR2 for the geodatabase. Swova also is providing geodatabase support assistance as well as geoprocessing modeling migration assistance.

ArcGIS Server / SQL Server 2005 ::: Isle of Wight County, VA
Swova implemented an enterprise geodatabase for Isle of Wight County, Virginia. The implemented environment is ArcGIS Server 9.2 with SQL Server 2005. Swova developed and provided Geodatabase maintenance and support documentation along with custom maintenance scripts and automated routines for the SQL Server geodatabase.

ArcGIS Server / SQL Server 2005 ::: Shawano, WI
Swova implemented an enterprise geodatabase for Shawano County, Wisconsin. The implemented environment is ArcGIS Server 9.2 with SQL Server 2005 which supports parcel data maintenance with Sidwell's Parcel Builder. Swova supported the client / server installation in support of the Parcel Builder environment.

ArcIMS to ArcGIS Server 9.2 ::: Nashville Electric Service, TN
Nashville Electric Service's current enterprise environment includes an intranet ArcIMS application for view and query. Swova installed and configured ArcGIS Server 9.2 and is implementing an Web ADF intranet application to replace the current ArcIMS system.

October 2006 ::: Clark County awarded Best Practices Award by OGRIP
Swova is pleased to announce that Clark County, Ohio, our client, was awarded the Ohio Geographically Referenced Information Program (OGRIP) 2006 Best Practices Award. Aimee Belanger-Haas, County GIS Director, was honored by OGRIP and presented the award at the 2006 Ohio State GIS Conference. The Clark County GIS Program received this award as a result of showing progress in expanding the program into an enterprise-wide system as well as integrating the GIS into daily operations. OGRIP commended Ms. Belanger-Haas and George Sodders, the County Auditor, for developing a system that is an exemplary example of meeting OGRIP's goals of collaboration and cooperation.

October 2006 ::: Application Development Services, Warren County, Ohio
Warren County, Ohio extends the application development services contract with Swova. Swova is pleased to be continuing our professional relationship with the County. Swova is providing the County with ArcIMS and ASP programming and technical support services to meet their update and change requirements. In addition, Swova will support Warren County with application development services for both web-based applications, as above, and ArcGIS desktop applications as required.

September - November 2006 ::: ESRI ArcGIS 9.2 Seminar Series
Swova, as an invited ESRI Business Partner, exhibits at the "Introducing ArcGIS 9.2 Seminar" series in the St. Louis, Missouri region. ArcGIS 9.2, ESRI's next major software release, provides quality, usability, and performance enhancements for ArcGIS Desktop, ArcGIS Server, and ArcGIS Engine. Swova provides superior development and implementation professional services for the ArcGIS 9.2 release specializing in the data management and web-based application deployment capabilities of ArcGIS 9.2 Server.

July 2006 ::: Onsite ArcSDE / Oracle Support, Laclede Gas, St. Louis, MO
Laclede Gas, a retail gas distribution company servicing the City of St. Louis and eight surrounding counties, has selected Swova to assist them in providing ArcSDE and Oracle onsite support services. Swova is excited to be assisting Laclede Gas with our ArcSDE expertise for onsite support.

July 2006 ::: Swova presents on ArcWeb Explorer at KY GIS Conference
Angie Jennings and Emily Nordloh presented “ArcWeb Explorer: An Overview” at the KY GIS Conference in Fort Mitchell, Kentucky. The presentation highlighted the differences between ArcGIS Explorer and ArcWeb Explorer, the ArcWeb interface, data accessibility, customization of ArcWeb explorer, and application examples.

July 2006 ::: ArcSDE / Oracle Support Services, Clark County, Ohio
Clark County, Ohio selects Swova to provide them with onsite and remote ArcSDE and Oracle support services. Swova is pleased to be continuing our professional relationship with Clark County. We will provide troubleshooting, upgrade and patch advice, data model change support, and error analysis.

June 2006 ::: GIS and CAMA Integration, Clark County, Ohio
Swova is providing to Clark County, Ohio custom code and modeling for integration between the GIS ArcSDE database and the CLT CAMA Oracle database. Kari Burge, with her CAMA integration expertise with St. Louis County, MO, is providing these services to the County. This integration customization includes python scripting and geoprocessing models to provide Clark County tight integration between the two systems.

June 2006 ::: Annotation Conversion Geoprocessing Model
Clark County requires the export of data from the ArcSDE geodatabase to shapefile on a weekly basis to support GIS users within the County. To do so, the County looked to Swova to provide the custom annotation export capability to support the geodatabase to shapefile annotation export. Swova built an annotation export geoprocessing model for Clark County that exports all of the geodatabase annotation and their subtypes.

March 2006 ::: ESRI selects Swova LLC as Partner of the Year
Swova is very proud to announce that we were awarded ESRI Business Partner of the Year for the St. Louis Region! Swova received the award in March at the ESRI Worldwide Business Partner Conference in Palm Springs, California. This award is given to business partners for recognition of outstanding achievements in marketing and sales, innovation in technology development, and continued support of ESRI. Swova achieved this distinguished honor by being a leader in geodatabase design and implementation, successfully helping clients establish return on investment by using GIS, and by consistently communicating and following through with clients and third-party partners. Swova is nothing without our customers and we are committed to continue building strong relationships and providing excellent service.

February 2006 ::: Utility Billing System and Enterprise GIS Integration
Hannibal Board of Public Works (HBPW) has selected Swova to integrate their existing utility billing system (an Incode product) with their enterprise GIS housed in ArcSDE and Microsoft SQL Server. Swova is pleased to be continuing to assist HBPW with the development of their Enterprise Utility GIS. The Billing System and GIS Integration will involve Swova developing methodology and custom routines to access the Billing System (a file based system) in ArcSDE and SQL Server. This integration will provide HBPW the ability to access live data in the billing system and search by phone number, address, account number, and then display the related GIS data on the map.

February 2006 ::: Automatic Update Toolset for ArcSDE Geodatabase
Swova is continuing to support the NKAPC and Link GIS by developing a custom toolset for the routine import of source datasets into the ArcSDE enterprise geodatabase. This toolset is being developed using Python and ArcObjects and will facilitate weekly automatic updating of the geodatabase from several different source datasets. Plans also include the creation of an export toolset, facilitating the export of datasets from the geodatabase to a variety of formats for access by subscribing users and various standalone applications.

January 2006 ::: NISC Selects Swova to Provide ArcSDE Support Services
National Information Solutions Cooperative (NISC) has selected Swova to assist them in providing ArcSDE Support Services to their existing clients/members. In addition to offering integrated IT solutions for accounting, engineering, billing, operations, and GIS; NISC provides technical support for utility and telecommunication cooperatives and companies in 47 states. Swova is excited to be assisting NISC by providing the following ArcSDE Support Services: ArcSDE/Oracle installation, configuration and data loading; ArcSDE/Oracle upgrading; and ArcSDE/Oracle technical support.

January 2006 ::: ArcSDE/Oracle Database Design, and Development
Clark County, Ohio selects Swova to design, develop, and install their new enterprise geodatabase based on ArcSDE 9.1 and Oracle 10g. Swova is assisting Clark County with the following services: database server specification review; ArcSDE and Oracle 10g software setup; enterprise database design and data model; setup of geodatabase, data migration, and data loading; development of ArcSDE maintenance and administration procedures; database setup, design, and migration documentation; and CAMA/CLT and GIS data integration planning.

December 2005 ::: Florence County, South Carolina
Swova has been selected by Florence County, South Carolina to provide ArcSDE implementation support services. Cadastra, based in Virginia and specializing in quality parcel data conversion services, is finalizing the property data conversion for Florence County. Upon final deliver, Swova will work directly with key County staff members to migrate the new property data into ArcSDE and provide all the required administration, tuning and maintenance functions. Because of Florence County's desire to be very hands on in the ArcSDE and SQL Server implementation, Swova will develop a detailed ArcSDE Implementation Guide. The Guide will detail information, instructions, responsibility, and schedule for each identified implementation task. Once the ArcSDE Implementation Guide is complete and Florence County begins the actual ArcSDE Implementation, Swova will be on-call to provide consulting services to support the County in the implementation.

November 2005 ::: Warren County, Ohio
Warren County, Ohio contracts with Swova for ArcIMS application enhancements. The County currently has an Online Mapping Application (OMA) for public access to their GIS data. The County has needs and requirements to enhance this ArcIMS based web application to support real-time data access, provide enhanced print functionality, and link to CAMA data. Swova is pleased to be providing the County with ArcIMS and ASP programming and technical support services to meet these needs and requirements. In addition, Swova will support Warren County with application development services for both web-based applications, as above, and ArcGIS desktop applications as required.

October 2005 ::: Swova Presents on ArcSDE
Swova presented “Simplifying Enterprise ArcSDE Geodatabase Implementation” at the Midwest Arc User Group Conference in Bloomington, Indiana. The presentation highlighted proven, streamlined methodologies for evaluating data storage requirements, applying RDBMS and ESRI recommendations, migrating data, developing versioning structures and procedures, and performing on-going ArcSDE/RDBMS administration and maintenance.

September 2005 ::: Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government
Swova is pleased to be assisting Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government (LFUCG) with their upgrade to version 9.1 for both their ArcSDE 8.3/SQL Server enterprise geodatabase and their ArcIMS 9.0 web server. LFUCG has three geodatabases (one that houses vector data and two that house raster data) that need to be upgraded and migrated to the stand-alone database format. Along with the upgrade, Swova will assist LFUCG with the necessary modifications to their ArcSDE maintenance and administration routines.

August 2005 ::: JOB Trailer Storage – Cincinnati, OH
JOB Trailer Storage, a semi-trailer rental and leasing company, has requirements for tracking the status of their storage trailers, whether leased or not. JOB has hired Swova to develop a Microsoft Access Database with input, query, and reporting functionality to help them do business better and meet their customers needs more efficiently. JOB Trailer Storage does business with clients such as UPS Supply Chain Solutions, Goodwill Industries, Joseph-Beth Booksellers, and Cincinnati Milacron.

August 2005 :::
Swova Selected to Implement ESRI’s ArcIMS/CAMA Integration Application
Swova, an ESRI Business Partner, has been selected and trained by ESRI to implement an application that integrations GIS and CAMA data and is served to the public via ArcIMS. The ArcIMS application, along with some custom integration tools, seamlessly integrates CAMA data from almost any CAMA application with GIS data. Because of our background and expertise, Swova is in a unique position to not only build the integration between CAMA and GIS, but also to develop the custom ArcIMS application that will serve this data to the public. In addition, Swova can offer web hosting services for organizations that choose not to host their own ArcIMS server and applications.

July 2005 ::: L&N Federal Credit Union – Louisville, KY
L & N Federal Credit Union has a requirement to determine membership eligibility of prospective new customers with the credit union by evaluating their home or business input address to physical site address locations within given census tracts. Swova developed an application to access on-demand GIS data and processing capabilities, ArcWeb Services, giving L & N access to up-to-date content and capabilities without the overhead of purchasing and maintaining a large address dataset. Swova designed and developed an ASP .NET web application that interacts with the ArcWeb Services to geolocate the address from the user input and verify its physical location as well as what census tract it is located in. The ASP .NET ArcWeb Services application verifies whether the address falls within the census tracts that are eligible for participation in the credit union and returns the appropriate response to the user via the L & N Federal Credit Union website.

July 2005 ::: Delaware County, Indiana
Swova is providing ArcSDE support services to Delaware County, Indiana for their newly configured ArcSDE database in SQL Server. Swova is assisting the County with troubleshooting the ArcSDE/SQL Server configuration on their Dell SANs server. Additionally, Swova will be developing a versioning structure and workflow; providing on-site versioning and editing training; and creating custom ArcSDE/SQL Server database maintenance and administration routines.

June 2005 ::: Hannibal Board of Public Works, Hannibal, Missouri
Swova is beginning Phase II of the Hannibal Board of Public Works (HBPW) enterprise implementation services after completing the setup of the ArcSDE/Microsoft SQL Server enterprise geodatabase. As part of the Phase II implementation, Swova is designing an electric geometric network that implements connectivity rules for HBPW’s real world electric features. This network design feature available in ESRI’s geodatabase builds intelligence into the database that allows the user of ArcGIS Desktop to validate features in the GIS editing environment. Swova is also developing a curb line feature class from the centerlines delivered from the Osmose data collection project.

May 2005 ::: McHenry County, Illinois
Swova recently began a project with McHenry County, IL to assist the County with GIS implementation across the enterprise. McHenry County is contracting with Swova on an annual basis to provide these GIS implementation and support services. Swova’s consulting services will include ArcSDE database tuning recommendations, evaluation of ArcIMS functional needs across County departments, ArcIMS server setup recommendations, ArcIMS customized interfaces and query functionality, and GIS support services.

April 2005 ::: Sidwell Business Partnership
Swova joins The Sidwell Company’s Business Partner Program in order to offer clients a complete solution for enterprise parcel management. Along with our ArcSDE geodatabase design and implementation expertise for parcel data storage and maintenance, Swova now can offer Sidwell’s Parcel Builder parcel management productivity solution. Parcel Builder is an ArcGIS 9 extension that provides essential tools to streamline your parcel maintenance process including parcel map maintenance, PIN management, data integration, and sophisticated plotting tools.

March 2005 ::: Northern Kentucky Area Planning Commission
Swova is pleased to support the NKAPC and Link GIS with ArcSDE 9.0 and Microsoft SQL Server 2000 implementation services. Swova will assist with server configuration and setup requirements to support incorporating data for a three county area. Swova, along with the ArcSDE geodatabase setup and configuration services, will develop custom toolsets to streamline the import and export of datasets into and out of the ArcSDE enterprise geodatabase.

March 2005 ::: City of Bowling Green, Kentucky
Swova is assisting the City of Bowling Green, Kentucky in implementing ESRI's ArcSDE and ArcIMS server technologies. Swova's ArcSDE services include ArcSDE 9.0 and Microsoft SQL Server setup and configuration. Swova is providing ArcIMS web server implementation services to support the City's Clicks! intranet environment. Swova will assist the City with setup, configuration, and customization of the ArcIMS server and interface to function with Apache web server software and the Tomcat servlet engine.

February 2005 ::: Hannibal Board of Public Works, Hannibal, Missouri
Swova is providing ArcSDE and Microsoft SQL Server implementation services to Hannibal Board of Public Works, the municipal utility for the City of Hannibal, Missouri. Swova is assisting HBPW with installation and configuration of Microsoft SQL Server and ArcSDE 9.0 and the migration of the GIS data, satellite imagery, and field collection data into the new geodatabase. Swova assisted with incorporating Osmose field inventory data.

December 2004 ::: Swova is an authorized ESRI Business Partner
ESRI, Inc. welcomes Swova, LLC into the ESRI Business Partner Program. As an authorized Consultant in the Business Partner Program, Swova provides GIS professional services and development services for ArcIMS, ArcGIS, and ArcSDE for the utilities, federal government, and local government markets. Our ESRI Business Partnership allows us to not only keep up to date on the latest ESRI technologies and their implementation, but to also continue a strong working relationship with our ESRI Regional Office in St. Louis. We are ESRI trained and experienced in implementing the following technologies: ArcSDE, ArcIMS, ArcGIS, and ArcObjects Development.

October 2004 ::: Nashville Electric Service Awards Contract
Swova is pleased to announce that we have been selected by Nashville Electric Service (NES), Nashville, Tennessee, as part of the project team of Ferguson-Jenkins and Associates, Inc. and Grand Terre GIS, Inc. to provide GIS development and technical support services. As part of the project team, Swova will develop a Street Light Maintenance application based on ESRI’s ArcGIS Desktop platform while providing enhancements of the internal ArcIMS capabilities to include the ability for GIS end-users to electronically communicate with GIS staff on database issues, field verifications, staff project collaboration, and planning projects. Throughout the course of the project, Swova will continue to provide on-going ArcIMS/web-based application development, ArcIMS administration/technical support, ArcGIS application development, and ArcSDE geodatabase technical support for the NES enterprise.

September 2004 ::: Swova LLC Angie Jennings, Emily Nordloh, and Kari Burge team to form Swova LLC, a 100% women-owned information technology company, specializing in the implementation of ESRI's ® Suite of ArcGIS products. In particular, Swova provides information delivery solutions using server based technologies including ESRI's ® ArcIMS, ArcSDE, and ArcGIS Server as well as SQL Server, Oracle RDBMS, Coldfusion MX, and ASP .NET. Our design, development, and implementation of these technologies allow the customer to take advantage of central data/GIS deployment with web-enabled access for their users.