Asset georeferencing: Allows you to record and visualize on the map the exact location of key assets (equipment, facilities, pipelines, vehicles, etc.) along with their operational and technical attributes. Each map element is linked to real-time data (e.g., sensor readings, PLC statuses) for easy contextual control and analysis.

Real-time geospatial visualization: Offers interactive web maps showing instantly updated operational variables, thematic layers, and dynamic symbology. For example, layers of temperature, pressure, levels, or equipment conditions can be superimposed directly on the geography of the plant or region, simplifying the analysis of distribution networks and the identification of anomalous conditions in the territory. The interface allows you to zoom, pan and filter data to drill down into specific areas or assets.

Spatial-temporal analysis: Combines the temporal behavior of operational data with its geographical position. This enables geographical history functionalities (see how a variable evolved at a certain point on the map) and spatial correlation (compare areas). Analytical capabilities such as proximity analysis (e.g., which sensors are close to event X?), optimal routes (for maintenance crew dispatch), zones of influence or heat (heatmaps) of operating parameters, and zoning of risk areas or unexpected operating conditions are included. Such analyses help reveal patterns that would not be evident in traditional charts or graphs.

Geo-alerts and proximity notifications: GeoMAPEX® Portal can generate location-linked alarms. For example, if a sensor registers an anomaly, the system not only sends an alert but also highlights the location of the incident on the map. It also supports geofence-based notifications: field technicians can receive alerts on their mobile devices when entering or leaving an area of interest (e.g., hazardous area, out-of-range equipment). This improves response in the field, as personnel know where critical events occur and can act accurately.

Hybrid and scalable architecture: GeoMAPEX® Portal is built on enterprise-grade GIS web technologies, with flexible deployment both on-premise and in the cloud. The architecture is scalable to handle massive streams of data in real time, and secure for deployment in industrial environments. At an operational site, the Portal connects to various data sources in the plant – e.g. SCADA OPC UA servers, data historians (AVEVA PI System_Historians), IIoT APIs, operational databases – continuously collecting data streams of sensors, alarms, events and KPIs.

This data is processed and sent to the cloud (or to a central server) where GeoMAPEX’s geospatial engine correlates it with location information. By supporting open standards (OGC, REST) and common industry protocols, the system achieves high interoperability with legacy systems without the need for extensive custom developments.

Integration with AVEVA PI System™: GeoMAPEX® Portal features native integration with the AVEVA PI System (formerly OSIsoft PI) real-time data platform to make the most of existing operational information in organizations. There is even a specialized edition, GeoMAPEX® Portal for PI System, which provides dedicated components: (a) an extension of the PI Asset Framework (PI AF) that incorporates geographical elements, allowing assets to be organized in the PI hierarchy along with their coordinates and spatial metadata; and (b) a plug-in for AVEVA PI Vision which enables the visualization of interactive geospatial maps within PI Vision dashboards. Thanks to this, all installations that already store their historical and real-time data in PI Server can be reflected on the map without duplicate modeling effort.

For example, if PI System manages the temperature of a piece of equipment and its status, GeoMAPEX® takes those values and displays them on the location of that equipment on the map, updating them dynamically. The integration is bidirectional: from the map you can launch queries to PI System (e.g. see historical trend of a sensor) and from PI Vision you can access the geographical context of an alarm. This eliminates silos between operations data and its spatial dimension, providing a complete view of what’s happening, where it’s happening, and when it’s happening.

AVEVA Connect compatibility: In line with digital transformation trends in the industry, GeoMAPEX® Portal supports AVEVA Connect, AVEVA’s unified cloud platform. This means that the solution can integrate with the AVEVA cloud for centralised and secure access, or interoperate with services in AVEVA Connect for data sharing.