What is Ensense Analysis?
Ensense Analysis is a GIS-based infrastructure management and analysis platform designed specifically for the demands of operators of infrastructure systems like utilities, airports, ports, and DOD installations. It transforms complex network data into an interactive, AI-enabled hub for mission-critical oversight.
Imagine being able to draw a box on a map of your facility to receive immediate information on any and all systems in that area, facility statuses, planned work, or work in progress. Then perform 'what if' analysis on potential changes to that area or the systems within.
- Holistic View: A unified perspective of facilities and utility networks that eliminates data silos.
- Advanced Analysis Dashboard: Automated risk modeling and predictive analytics for infrastructure health.
- Map-Based UI: Intuitive geospatial interface designed for rapid field and command oversight.
- Data to Insights: Better accuracy in asset data leads to superior modernization roadmaps.
We envision every application a client operates as a 'node'. Asset Management, Planning, Design, Work Management, infrastructure networks...all nodes waiting to be connected together into a Nodal Network.
By integrating disparate systems and datasets, the Ensense Analysis Nodal Network provides an AI-enabled analysis dashboard that detects vulnerabilities before they become failures, bridging the gap between raw data and informed strategic decisions through a map-based user experience.
Strategic Value for Infrastructure Decision-Makers
Transitioning from disparate data management requirements to a centralized, AI-enhanced Nodal Digital Twin. This methodology transforms how installation leaders visualize dependencies and manage utility infrastructure for the future.
Make updates to any of your systems from a single interface.
Risk Mitigation Strategies
Building connected nodal networks to identify vulnerabilities in infrastructure systems and prevent catastrophic facility failures.
Operational Planning
Providing a live operational view of what is happening across the facility, including what work is planned, scheduled, and underway, so leaders can coordinate resources, eliminate waste, and reduce conflicts.
Integrated Asset Sync
Syncing existing systems like GIS, Asset Management, Planning, Design, Work Management and others into a unified platform for real-time infrastructure status and condition monitoring.
Infrastructure Resilience
Improving reliability through simulation tools that identify vulnerabilities to weather and natural disruptions.
Dynamic Operational Mapping
Using map-based interfaces to simulate how specific component changes affect the broader utility network.
Our Phased Implementation for Nodal Analysis
We introduce a modular methodology that delivers measurable value at every stage. Implementing the Ensense Analysis toolset and a connected utility network transformation isn't a shotgun approach.
In fact, it shouldn't be.
The process takes steps, each its own individual project, each bringing benefit to the client. This allows for a strategic, cost-effective implementation that meets your specific facility needs without requiring a disruptive and budget-blowing total overhaul all at once.
Every step down the path results in a deliverable from which our clients gain benefits.
Phase Details & Implementation
Assessment
The process of implementing Nodal begins with a phase called the ‘Assessment’. This is an assessment of the client’s existing software systems, licensing, data, hardware, cyber security, etc.
The intent of the Assessment is to give us a full picture of what currently exists and what work will be required to implement a Nodal system and will result in a selection of ideal networks and areas for a pilot data conversion and initial ENSense Analysis stand-up.
This ensures we identify mission-critical gaps and establish a clear transformation roadmap.
Benefit: Gain a zero-base, clearer picture of all current systems and identified vulnerabilities.
Integration Points
The integration Points phase is an assessment of what we call the ‘nodes’ in the Nodal network, which would be anything that would exist as an integrated component in the larger ENSense Analysis system; GIS, Planning tools, Work Management, Asset Management, Document Management, Design, SCADA; any system that provides information about your larger infrastructure picture.
Benefit: Establish a unified data architecture that identifies and bridges all integration nodes.
Data & Model Analysis
The backbone of the ENSense Analysis system is the infrastructure data, and we need to ensure your data is ready for this level of integration.
We take a deeper look into the existing infrastructure models and information; the electrical grid, natural gas system, wastewater, stormwater systems, etc.
The intent is to determine the quality and completeness of these models and datasets, whether they are GIS models, PDFs, paper maps, or any other potential data source.
Once we have the existing infrastructure models identified and needs assessed for upgrading and integrating those models, we begin looking at the individual components within each of those models. These are the large-level ‘Nodes’ within each network and would include electrical substations, switching stations, pumping stations; the large components that create the critical ‘node’ points of a connected Utility Network infrastructure model.
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We identify areas where information about these facilities need improvement. This could mean improvement in the data quality and attribution, or full digitization into an electronic GIS model.
Eventually, our analysts work their way down into each individual component of each infrastructure layer in the client’s system, identifying areas that need conversion or improvement. These are the smaller nodes in the networks; Switches, Transformers, Valves, Pumps, Meters, etc.
Benefit: Delivery of upgraded, predictive risk models ready for deep network integration.
Data Cleanup
In every facility or installation there are gaps in the existing data models that will need to be addressed before data conversion into the new Nodal data models can begin, and the Assessment phase will identify these gaps.
How robust the facility or installation’s GIS and data management programs are will determine if this phase is relatively easy, or will require a bit more work to get the data ready for connecting and integrating with other systems.
An added benefit of this phase is the deliverable to the client is an improvement of their existing models for their immediate use.
This phase would also likely begin the ‘boots on the ground’ surveys of the facility required to collect or verify equipment attributes, GPS coordinates, and any other information requiring field-verification.
Clean data is the non-negotiable prerequisite for actionable risk assessment and smarter capital investment planning.
Benefit: Vastly improved data quality which transforms legacy records into reliable technical assets.
Pilot Conversion
Once the Assessment is far enough along and the data is positioned to begin converting into the Esri Utility Network, we begin with the select a subset of ideal networks and areas identified in the Assessment phase for a pilot data conversion and initial Nodal stand-up.
Our analysts use conversion tools to build new, parallel network models of the existing facility infrastructure leaving the current models intact for ongoing use. This results in limited or no disruption to the operating systems of the facility while the work on Nodal is underway.
These Pilot networks provide the development team a functioning set of information to use in setting up the integrations and Nodal user experience.
While this Pilot Conversion is happening our system developers are working on integrating the larger elements of your digital landscape, those ‘endpoints’ referred to earlier, to be sure that the GIS properly connects with Maximo, iNFADS, SCADA, etc., and that these systems are properly communicating with each other.
Benefit: A low-risk pilot environment to prove out Nodal performance before full-scale deployment.
Full Build
Scaling the solution enterprise-wide, we finalize all technical integrations and asset handovers. The result is a fully functional, GIS-based Digital Twin that serves as the permanent command center for long-term lifecycle management. Your team gains total mission awareness through an interactive interface that bridges raw sensing data and strategic leadership oversight.
Benefit: A fully integrated, AI-enabled Nodal dashboard for total network visibility and command control.
Why Choose ENSense?
Deep Domain Expertise
Specialized consultants with mastery in infrastructure networks, data science, integrations. and infrastructure workflows, ensuring seamless transition from legacy datasets to modern digital twins.
Advanced System Integration
Experienced in integrating critical enterprise systems including Asset Management, Planning, Work Management, Design, and GIS platforms for holistic facility awareness.
Field-Proven Field Collection
A proven history of successful field data collection and cleanup projects using our advanced tools that deliver high-fidelity GIS models, even for the most complex installations and infrastructure configurations.