Assetino

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Listed below are frequently asked questions about Assetino. If you have any further questions or concerns, please feel free to contact us.

Why should we use Assetino?

Field workers, surveyors and maintenance technicians require simple, reliable tools for asset data collection and maintenance. Efficient handling of field data assets can save both time and money. There are many benefits in using a configurable and scalable data platform enabling easy and smart data import/export, comprehensive asset management, rich data visualisation and advanced spatial analyses. Assetino provides this via a low cost service with a beautiful user experience. It is available online on any device, anywhere and any time.

What do I need in order to use Assetino?

You can start using Assetino immediately!

Assetino is a software and data service, available on-line via subscription. Therefore, no installation is required on your side, the solution runs from the cloud.
Users need only an internet browser which they use to launch the application. Based on this concept, you can run your Assetino anywhere – in your office, at home, and in the field on your mobile devices. The number of external users is not limited.

Is the system secure?

The security of your data is a top priority. A critical component of Assetino is a robust security system, which includes access rights, to prevent data misuse by third parties. If necessary, access rights can be set up for individual modules. Part of the system can also be run publicly to provide citizens, business partners or community members with necessary information. Our high-performance system includes 24-hour availability and daily backups to ensure your data is secure and current.

Which data can Assetino use?

Assetino supports these three main types of data: your own organization data, third party data and commonly available open data. Assetino integrates data from various sources and in various formats into one comprehensible map application.

Can I insert my own data into the system?

We develop Assetino for you and your needs. We know that data is not enough to view only, but it needs to be kept up-to-date. Within Assetino we provide all the tools that allow you to customize your data and create your own records and assets. This will make you independent of the data vendor and save you considerable resources. Of course, if you need help to import and export data, we can provide this service.

Is it possible to import data to Assetino?

Yes. If you already have data, you can import them to Assetino. You can use smart import tools for standard data formats like shp, dxf, dwg. You can also add to other data types like a table, pdf, any image, video or links to existing web map services.

How do I manage access rights?

Assetino allows administrators to set up access rights based on different user requirements. All users can have access to view or edit specific data. Some data can be 100% public while other might be restricted. You will always have full control of your users and apps.

How can you describe Assetino as a platform?

Assetino, as a platform, is a complete environment for managing location-based assets. We host the applications, including data, and we make them available to you as a Cloud SaaS (software as a service). Assetino allows you to scale your business without incurring major hardware costs nor an in-house IT team. Your Assetino setup is available online on any device, at any time, anywhere. You also benefit from considerably lower initial costs as you don’t have to pay for any proprietary developments.

How can I customise my own apps?

Customising Assetino is very simple. Configuration options allow you to select and control asset types, add asset categories and choose data models. You can also collect asset features in the field as points, lines or polygons or import them from your existing database.

What does it mean Assetino is scalable and how does it work?

Assetino can grow with your organisation. You can start with one simple asset type and asset category. You can define a simple data model. If you need a more complex set of functionality you can configure it. Assetino can be used by one user in a small organisation or it can be used by thousands of users in a large organisation.

Can I integrate any sensors into my app?

Yes, this is very simple. You can integrate any type of sensor as a simple asset and monitor all attributes and features, or you can integrate it and collect data through the Assetino API.

How flexible is Assetino regarding different devices?

Assetino is a modern SaaS application and automatically adapts to different devices including computers, tablets, and mobile phones.

Is there a topic or feature not listed above you want to find out more about? Contact us, we are happy to help.