Cutting-Edge GIS Solutions and Services

Our Expertise

Application Development

Our team possesses extensive experience and expertise in end-to-end software application development, encompassing a wide range of business solutions, databases, 3D web applications, and integrated GIS services. We offer customized software solutions, from desktop applications to large, scalable, and secure web-enabled systems for enterprise and public portals. Our reputation is built on our ability to create bespoke solutions from the ground up or to take over the maintenance and support of existing client applications.

Leveraging the best technologies from both open source and commercial platforms, and drawing on over a decade of domain experience, we consistently exceed expectations by delivering integrated solutions with improved quality and rapid delivery times.

Our core principles include application development across various technologies and platforms, including web, desktop, and mobile. Our expertise spans JavaScript, PHP, Ruby, and .NET. Additionally, we have developed a custom Mapserver engine and clients with diverse capabilities.

With a proven track record of successfully executing end-to-end software development projects, we adhere to the iterative lifecycle development model. This comprehensive approach covers all project phases, including requirements analysis, solution architecture design, high and low-level design, coding, testing, documentation, deployment, and maintenance.

Software Development:

Languages: JavaScript, .NET, PHP, Ruby
Components: API DLLs, ActiveX & COM for GIS Analysis

3D Libraries: Three.js, Babylon.js

Internet GIS

At Rapidedge, we empower our clients to integrate interactive maps and driving directions into their websites seamlessly. Our comprehensive web services span various sectors, including travel, tourism, transportation, medical services, utilities, automotive, retail, real estate, technology, professional services, and food and accommodation.

Our proprietary Mapserver application, Mobile Location Server (MLS), is a robust WMS and WFS server designed to render maps from a wide array of standard and custom GIS formats, both vector and raster. The core MapServer application is implemented in C, with a web interface developed in PHP.

Key Features of MLS:

Feature labeling with collision mediation
Fully customizable, template-driven output
TrueType font support
Automated map element generation
Thematic mapping capabilities
Support for vector and raster data
Compatibility with spatial databases like PostGIS
Basic spatial analysis functionality
Compliance with OGC WMS and WFS standards
Tile mapping service

Web Mapping Tools:

We utilize a variety of advanced Internet GIS tools, including ArcGIS Server, MapXtreme, MapGuide, MLS, UMN Mapserver, and Geoserver, to deliver top-notch mapping solutions.

Data Conversion

Our team at Rapidedge provides top-tier GIS data conversion services to meet the complex and high-quality data requirements of our clients. We ensure timely delivery while maintaining the highest standards of quality, using cost-effective conversion utilities. We can convert spatial data into various GIS/CAD formats, offering high-quality services within tight schedules and at competitive prices.

Leverage our proprietary Data Translator to convert your data between industry-standard GIS file formats. Additionally, we offer a conversion DLL to enhance your custom GIS applications with read/write capabilities for various GIS formats. These data conversion and format management utilities are designed to significantly reduce data conversion costs.

Tools We Use:

Safe Software FME
ArcGIS
Maptell Data Translator
OGR/GDAL

Digital Cartography

At Rapidedge, we specialize in converting hardcopy drawings and maps into digital formats. Our GIS lab is equipped with state-of-the-art tools for computer-aided cartography, utilizing automatic, semi-automatic, and manual digitization methods. Our digital cartography division is dedicated to producing high-quality digitized maps and network data for various industries.

We assist organizations in planning, designing, managing, and creating spatial databases. Our team of technical experts, with years of experience in computer-aided spatial database design, ensures the creation of accurate and versatile GIS support databases, complete with essential attribute information and parcel data.

Our Digital Cartography Services Include:

Manual digitization
Semi-automated digitization
Auto-tracing
Vector to raster conversion
Metadata preparation

We utilize industry-standard tools such as ArcGIS, MapInfo, and QGIS to deliver exceptional results.

Comprehensive GIS Data Solutions

At Rapidedge, our partners manage an extensive repository of GIS data encompassing both India and various global regions. We provide GIS data in multiple formats tailored to our clients' specific needs. Our digital maps feature detailed information about numerous Indian cities and cater to diverse industry verticals. These maps include comprehensive data on roads, land use, points of interest, and more. Our mission is to deliver high-quality digital data products at competitive prices to the GIS community.

Our Offerings:

India Country-Level Data: Includes highways, state highways, and major roads.
Street Network: Available for over 1,000 cities, with continual expansion.
Place Name Database: Encompassing state, district, city, and village levels.
Land Use Polygons: Available at both country and city levels.
Points of Interest: Data available in over 100 categories.
City-Level Data: Scaled at 1:5000, with utility maps at 1:1000 for selected cities.

Data Collection and Quality Assurance:

Field Surveys: GIS data is collected through direct field surveys, with GPS tracks optimized and matched to create accurate road networks.
Archived GIS Data Sources: Includes cadastral maps and imagery at various resolutions.
Local Expertise: Our team consists of experienced GIS professionals from across the country who validate our data repository.

Automated Vehicle Location

Advanced Real-Time Tracking and Fleet Management System

Our vehicle tracking system is a state-of-the-art GPS-based real-time tracking and fleet management solution. With our system, transport administrators can monitor the precise location of their vehicles from anywhere—office, home, or remote locations. The system also provides status alerts via SMS and Email.

This sophisticated fleet management and vehicle tracking solution enhances the productivity of fleets, assets, and mobile resources. The solution is available in various versions tailored to different industry needs and is compatible with a wide range of GPS tracking devices and gadgets.

Key Advantages of CFM:

Accurate vehicle location tracking
Vehicle location overlay on detailed maps
Multiple user access for monitoring vehicle movement and logs from anywhere
Playback of routes taken by vehicles during specified timeframes
Custom landmark and stop creation
Geo-fencing and route fencing to monitor vehicle deviations
Fleet maintenance alerts
Alerts via SMS or Email
Cost savings by reducing fuel and maintenance expenses
Enhanced safety and security
Adherence to schedules and itineraries
Detailed logging of distance traveled, stoppage time, and travel time on specified routes
Improved driving patterns and punctuality
Control over unauthorized and unscheduled stoppages
Better data analysis
Information delivery through multiple channels, including Web, SMS, and GPRS
Support for a wide range of hardware devices
Utilization of our own maps, providing unlimited geocoding and reverse geocoding capabilities with the "Map As You Go" feature to improve mapping coverage in your area of operation

Photogrammetry

Accurate Data Generation for GIS Applications

Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing are essential tools for producing precise data for GIS applications. Aerial photogrammetry is particularly effective for creating topographical or thematic maps and digital terrain models. Our remote sensing division excels in interpreting and incorporating remote sensing data into both raster and vector GIS formats.

Our Photogrammetry Services Include:

Aerial Triangulation
Topographic Feature Extraction
Planimetric Feature Extraction
DEM Editing
Stereo Compilation
Tile Cutting, Ortho Mosaicing, and Ortho Rectification
Digital Orthophoto Mapping

Core Products

We provide an integrated platform for all your GIS needs. Our products seamlessly interact and provide the necessary solutions keeping client requirements into consideration.

Mobile Location Server

Our Mobile Location Server (MLS) is a custom Mapserver application designed to create web maps with exceptional performance and versatility. This cutting-edge Internet GIS system comprises two main components: the Mobile Location Server software (MLS) and the Map Client software, which is available for both web and mobile devices.

Key Features of MLS:

Seamless Integration: The Location Server utilizes existing GIS data in various vector and raster formats, ensuring seamless integration with desktop and web mapping applications, including ArcGIS.
Dynamic Map Generation: MLS delivers dynamic map data to both Web and Mobile Map Clients based on the backend spatial database.
Fast Map Display and GIS Data Manipulation: With a built-in cache mechanism, MLS ensures fast map display and allows for the addition of GIS data, such as building information.

Geocoding and Reverse Geocoding: Provides accurate geocoding and reverse geocoding services.
Dynamic Data Editing: Supports real-time data editing for up-to-date information.
Extensive Format Support: Compatible with a wide range of GIS vector and raster formats.
Standards Compliance: Adheres to WMS and WFS standards for interoperability.

The MLS system handles mapping functionality and GIS support efficiently, whether displaying base map data, aerial photographs, or cadastral maps. Equipped with advanced programs, MLS excels in digital map data extraction, map data projection, and image rendering, making it an invaluable tool for sophisticated GIS applications.

Web based GPS Tracking

Our state-of-the-art web-based GPS tracking solution designed to help organizations improve efficiency, prevent asset loss, increase security, and optimize emergency and surveillance tasks. Accessible from any computer with a standard browser and an Internet connection, the application allows you to log in to secure servers to manage assets, track devices, and adjust account parameters.

Key Features of the app:

Automated Location Tracking: Our app simplifies location tracking using professional GPS devices, GPS-enabled PDAs/mobile phones, and wireless or cellular devices. It can track vehicles, static and moving objects, and mobile workforces.
Enhanced Productivity and Safety: Advanced tracking features help improve employee productivity and ensure safety.
Real-Time Tracking: Monitor multiple vehicles in real time with on-screen route history viewing.
Comprehensive Reporting: Generate vehicle history reports and export data in PDF, KML, and CSV formats for further processing.

Extensive Device Support: Our app supports a wide range of hardware devices, with options to add additional sensors and enhanced telematics solutions.
Over-the-Air (OTA) Updates: On selected devices, configuration parameters and tracking commands can be sent over-the-air.

Our web based app delivers cutting-edge GPS tracking services, making it easy to manage and track assets efficiently and securely.

Mobile Data Capture

Our mobile data capture is an all-in-one mapping and field data collection solution designed for mobile devices. Supporting iOS, Android, and Windows Mobile platforms, combined with the Mobile Location Server backend, delivers GIS data to handheld devices, enabling field staff to efficiently collect location data.

Key Features of Mobile Data Capture app:

Real-Time Data Collection: Gather data in real-time for immediate use.
Offline Survey Capability: Conduct surveys without requiring an internet connection.
Efficient Data Capture: Streamlined processes for quick and accurate data collection.
Multi-User Support: Allow multiple users and devices to collaborate seamlessly.
User and Device Tracking: Track the activities and locations of users and devices.
GIS Integration: Integrate seamlessly with existing GIS systems.

The Mobile Map Client can be installed on mobile devices, enabling two-way data communication over telecommunications networks. The Mobile Map Client interacts with the Mobile Location Server to load map data in both online and offline modes. Additionally, it can communicate with third-party Web GIS servers, leveraging standard web mapping and geo-processing capabilities.

The app empowers your mobile workforce with robust GIS capabilities, ensuring efficient field data collection and real-time data integration.

Mobile Map Client Features:

Map View:
- Basic map display
- User gesture navigation
- Map callouts
- Display of current location
Add Map Data Layers:
- Mobile Location Server Web services integration
- Dynamic feature loading
- Map feature querying
- Thematic feature coloring
- Custom symbols for features
Data Editing:
- Add, edit, and delete features
Geo-Processing:
- Distance measurement
- Proximity analysis
- Area-based restrictions and fencing
- Location Web services