Insights
Perspectives, stories, and ideas from Resource Data
Streamlining Fisheries Data Collection with ORCA: An App Built for At-Sea Conditions
The West Coast Region Observer Program (WCROP) and Resource Data revolutionized marine data collection through the development of the Onboard Record Collection App (ORCA), a tablet-based application designed specifically to withstand temperamental at-sea conditions.
Industry’s First Scraper Pig Geolocator Tool Enhances Pipeline Operation
Resource Data created an industry-leading visualization tool to accurately identify temperature loss locations along the pipeline. It allows engineers to effectively manage oil flow and operations through data-driven decision making.
5 Tips for User-Friendly Software
Whether developing a major database system or a simple mobile app, user interface and user experience (UI/UX) design is a key consideration for every Resource Data project.
The Inefficiency of Circling Back
Does this sound familiar? You’re in the middle of designing—or worse, developing or implementing—your system, and you discover a missed requirement or a new stakeholder. Now you have to circle back. It is likely you will have to revise your design or plan to add a feature in a later iteration. Either way, you’ve lost time and money.
Automating Global Tracking of Shipping Containers
Dunavant, a global logistics and supply chain management company, transports over 10,000 shipping containers per month. Its employees were manually collecting information from 22 terminal websites once per hour. This process was not only time-consuming but also prone to errors. Resource Data developed DunTracking, a custom system that automates the data collection and entry process. As a result, Dunavant has achieved significant time and cost savings.
Mainframe, Meet Web: Modernizing the Alaska DMV
Alaska’s DMV faced a daunting challenge—an outdated mainframe application that hindered compliance with Federally mandated RealID and boat titling changes. Resource Data built a modernized web application, enhancing UX and ensuring regulatory conformity and long-term maintainability.
FishGen: Revolutionizing Fisheries Research in the Western US
In the fast-paced world of fisheries management, having timely access to accurate genetic data is crucial—but sharing this data across laboratories was a costly and complex challenge.
Then came FishGen. Built by Resource Data, in partnership with the Idaho Department of Fish and Game (IDFG), FishGen is the first-of-its-kind shared data repository for fish genetics research in the western United States. FishGen is a robust and versatile tool saving participating labs time and money—and it’s ready for expansion to a wider breadth of projects and species
Improving Safety in One of the Worlds Toughest Work Environments
One of the world’s largest Oil and Gas companies realized a 65% reduction in pipe handling drops and 70% reduction in higher severity drops after implementing a mobile application for enterprise reporting and data management.
Applying GIS to solve a 200 year mystery
The treasure hunters of the History Channel’s Curse of Oak Island may be closer than ever to solving the islands mysteries with the help of GIS analysis and mapping. As a huge fan of the show, Erin King GIS Lead for Resource Data, used LiDAR imagery, historical survey maps, and cultural resources to prove to the show’s front runners they might be able to recreate the treasure map.
12 Tips for Effective Virtual Meetings
With more people working remotely than ever before, meetings have also moved to a virtual environment. This creates a whole new world of meeting etiquette. The following tips will help you facilitate and participate in effective virtual meetings.