Two hours saved per day for each of the 14 collectors, translates into nearly $200,000 worth of labor savings. – Brian Shannon, GIS Connectivity Project Manager, Nova Scotia Power Inc.

The Challenge

As part of Nova Scotia Power Inc.’s (NSPI’s) GIS Connectivity Project, field personnel who travel frequently for data collection needed a secure mobile GIS solution that offered remote data transfer, easy navigation and durability.

The Solution

The NSPI team selected the BlackBerry® Enterprise Server, BlackBerry smartphones with built-in GPS capabilities and Freeance™ Mobile to record field assets and connectivity details with maximum accuracy and security.

Nova Scotia Power’s Benefits

  • More accurate data with GPS functionality
  • Easier to dispatch crews to storm-affected areas
  • Less travel and administrative effort
  • Durability in the field
Industry Distribution/Transportation
Region North America
Company Size Large Enterprise – 1,800 employees
Type of Solution Field Service
BlackBerry Alliance Member Solution Freeance™ Mobile App; BlackBerry GPS; OtterBox™ Case
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