Much of the data needed to execute a successful pipeline integrity program frequently exists in a variety of incompatible storage formats. These may include paper files, paper alignment sheets, microfiche, scanned documents, older mainframe applications, PC spreadsheets and text files, CAD files, GIS, and modern enterprise database solutions.

Gulf Interstate Engineering has a wide variety of conversion tools and the experience necessary to help a customer convert, verify, validate, and assemble the data into an enterprise data system where it can be maintained, protected, and used in a variety of decision support systems. Gulf Interstate Engineering uses its pipeline expertise to develop data conversion models that turn raw data into true engineering information upon which sound decisions are made.

Gulf Interstate Engineering works with clients to provide a data conversion plan, which brings a wide variety of different information sources together into an addressable, cost effective, enterprise-wide information system.

Gulf Interstate Engineering provides the following Data Conversion services.

• Develop a data conversion plan, schedule, and cost estimates
• Identify all data sources and associated protocols
• Determination of new data architecture
• Review and provide recommendations for hardware architecture and equipment
• Selection of data conversion tools/ vendors
• Perform data conversion service from diverse formats
• Perform verification and validation of converted data
• Perform storage, backup, and recovery of information
• Provide training and documentation for client personnel