Star Storage: Transform the organization plans and maps in valuable geospatial information

Star Storage, Romanian top provider for storage, archiving and information management (data and documents) solutions, Outsourcing Data Center and Cloud services, launches unique services in Romania of scan, capture and digitization of geospatial data – digital conversion, archiving and processing geospatial data professional services stored in analog format, to be exploited and used in various computer platforms and systems, allowing organizations to achieve their conservation, quick access to the data and information contained in those documents, the geographical coordinates of objects and the possibility of interpreting the details according to specific needs. These services allow the transformation from analog to digital format of maps, sketches, plans and related documents (technical documents, registers, nomenclatures, forms, etc.) for extracting and analyzing data, creating geospatial databases, creating a digital archive and making reports.

Scan, capture and digitization of geospatial data services provided by Star Storage, include high resolutions scanning of any document format, from specific technical documentation to maps, drawings and plans in large formats (e.g. A1, A0) regardless of scale at which they are found. The obtained images during the scan process are photo-processed and corrected (straightening, cleaning, wallpaper removal, restoration characters etc.) in order to ensure the highest image quality of georeference, tracing and data capture processes. By using these services, organizations can use and increased efficiency of geospatial data management, and the data and information that can be found on the analogue support (paper, celluloid, etc.), in various maps, drawings, plans, etc. are extracted through specific processes (georeference and tracing) and transposed into various formats, depending on their specific needs.

“Star Storage permanently improves solutions, services and products portfolio using high performance technology and constantly innovating to bring value and to enable organizations to quickly adapt to business environment that is extremely competitive. Thus, Star Storage is the only company in Romania that provides complete GIS solutions (consulting and analysis, custom application development, mapping, scanning and conversion, data acquisition in the field, specialized training, etc.) and performing services for recovery and increase efficiency geospatial data management. Organizations that choose these services receive quality services provided by professionals with at least 10 years’ experience in geospatial data management and obtain precise location in the land of each element in the map/plan and the ability to interpret data according to their needs. Our digital conversion, capture, archiving and processing geospatial data services provides maps and plans georeferencing, so that the extracted data in the tracing process become available in coordinates.

We are proud to have done something that was not possible before, and now, with our services, any organization can operate the existing details in the maps, plans, orthophotoplans or any other raster support. These details can be retrieved in vector format, together with the required attributes or directly within the specialized GIS solutions, either in the context of solutions with specific organizational workflows defined by mutual agreement and implemented with the help of Star Storage specialists. Moreover, through these services ensure compatibility with any standard and define a data structure compatible for the needs of any organization. ” saidCatalin Paunescu, Managing Director Star Storage.

Among the major benefits offered by scan, capture and digitization of geospatial data services from Star Storage, are included:

Efficient geospatial data management by converting paper / drawings in different projection systems;
Precise location in the field of each element from the map, sketch, plan, etc.;
Conservation, processing and interpretation of geospatial data;
Easy and high accuracy use of all existing details in maps, plans and related documents;
Obtain immediate details of locations;
Immediate and simple access to geospatial data;
Update the geospatial data and information;
Facilitate the position of the site plans and the cartographical delineation used;
Correct Define of the geographic coordinate system that works by getting proper representation and analysis of GIS data;
Identify potential errors;
Inlay and assembly plans in one picture and better management of them.

Star Storage offers specialized services through which the data obtained can be structured in accordance with the European directives concerning spatial data infrastructures (e.g. the European Inspire Directive) to be available for publication within internal or external geoportals. Star Storage scan, capture and digitization of geospatial data services involves organizing specialized workflows on stages, the existence of adequate space for the safe conduct of activities (inventory, sorting, scanning, etc.), the use of professional scan and storage equipment respectively of dedicated software and, not least, the existence of specialized human resources.

All of these can be secured only by Star Storage on in its Conversion Center – the largest and most powerful Conversion Center in Central and Eastern Europe.