Finding Adaptive Solutions with VertiGIS

Oct. 18, 2024
In this episode, sponsored by VertiGIS, learn more about managing data, tackling industry challenges and more.

Steve Grise is the general manager of utilities for North America at VertiGIS. In this episode, Grise explains how VertiGIS aims to help organizations to manage the data they need. In addition to traditional mapping and work management support, there are many other challenges such as the retiring workforce, regulatory pressures, and aging infrastructure. Grise talks about helping organizations tackle these challenges head-on, offering adaptive solutions that future-proof their operations from a broader perspective. 

Show Notes: 

 

Timestamps: 

  • 0:00 | Introduction 
  • 2:04 | Interview begins 
  • 2:11 | VertiGIS technologies making a difference 
  • 6:00| Efficiency of digital solutions 
  • 8:24 | Biggest challenges facing the water market 
  • 10:52 | How to address those challenges 
  • 11:39 | Addressing aging workforce and aging infrastructure 
  • 18:59 | Foreseeable trends in water management technology 
  • 23:50 | How VertiGIS is positioned to address water market trends 
  • 25:31 | Advice for organizations who are hesitant to adopt new technology 
  • 31:47 | Housekeeping  

 

Resources: 

  • WWD State of the Industry Survey: https://bit.ly/wastewater24 
  • Stormwater Solutions State of the Industry Survey:   https://bit.ly/soti24 
  • WaterWorld State of the Industry Survey:  https://bit.ly/waterworld24 

 

About the Podcast    

Talking Under Water is the premier podcast for the water industry, including municipal and industrial water and wastewater, residential water treatment, storm water management and erosion control. It is produced in coordination between Wastewater Digest (WWD), WaterWorld and Storm Water Solutions (SWS). The podcast covers topics under the One Water movement including the municipal and industrial water and wastewater, point of use, point of entry, residential, storm water and erosion control markets. Talking Under Water highlights news, trends, new technologies, industry discussions and on-site interviews with experts for WWD, WaterWorld and SWS. New episodes of the podcast are released on the third Friday of every month. Logo Images: Anatoly Tiplyashin / Romolo Tavani / stock.adobe.com.    

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About the Author

Mandy Crispin

Mandy Crispin is the editor-in-chief of WaterWorld, having joined Endeavor Business Media in 2023. She lives in Las Vegas, Nevada and is a graduate of University of Nevada, Las Vegas. She has internal and external corporate communications experience in disparate industries including online retail, gaming, plastics and is now enjoying exploring the water utility space. Crispin can be reach at [email protected].