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Easy Asset Lifecycle Management |
Industries as diverse as healthcare to waste management have used gariston™, KiSP’s core asset tracking technology, to enable them to make the leap into easy asset lifecycle management.
In its simplest form, gariston is a tool that can be shaped and molded to fit the objective of the user, and provides users with the confidence they need to easily track and manage fixed assets.
At its most sophisticated, gariston is a configurable, automated, rules-based data capture solution that utilizes state-of-the art technology and a built-in methodology, expandable functionality, and the capability to integrate with industry standard applications to establish and maintain asset lifecycle management best practices throughout the enterprise.
It doesn’t really sound like these two descriptions are for the same product, does it? But let’s have a closer look:
Configurable
Because it is built with flexibility in mind, gariston can be adapted to meet the needs of virtually any asset class. It’s been used to capture and track the unique properties of everything from mission critical computer servers to $40 solid waste containers, from signs along the highway to signage in retail stores. It’s been configured for end customers and for service providers, and it’s been used for everything from one-off inventories to full ongoing e-business platforms. At KiSP, we understand that every business has its own quirks and nuances, and so we made gariston “bendable” to meet your needs - not the other way around.
Automated Data Capture
When gariston was created, its objective was to make asset tracking and management comprehensive yet simple - not like those big, inflexible and expensive ERP systems. A key component of this objective is fast, accurate and automated methods of data capture.
gariston’s hand-held data collection technologies offers you the latest in machine-readable solutions without locking you into your current technology. Interested in RFID, GPS, or regular 2D/3D barcodes? gariston has a track record of successful implementations in all major data capture technologies.
Rules-based
Can something that is rules-based also be configurable? Yes, because the rules are your rules. With the gariston methodology, you can quickly define your asset management “world”, get up and running quickly, start realizing the benefits immediately, and, if you need to add complexity later, all the advanced features you need are available. gariston virtually eliminates the “garbage-in” problem right at source, helping users to maintain accuracy and consistency every time and everywhere asset data is captured. If inconsistent data is inadvertently captured, these rules help to identify it, scrubbing the database clean, restoring data integrity, and maintaining accurate and reliable information.
State-of-the-Art Technology
gariston is designed to provide a smooth implementation, faster training, and a familiar user environment. It works with industry standard technology to enable integration with your backend operations.
- Standard web-browser interface
- Microsoft SQL-Server
- IIS Server, .NET
- Data collection using Windows XP-based Tablet PCs, or PDAs using Pocket PC, Windows CE or Windows Mobile
- Support for bar-code, RFID and/or GIS tags and readers
- Crystal Reports™ report writer
Built-in Methodology
gariston was developed by asset management specialists, and has been refined over many years of implementation in a wide variety of customer environments. This expertise and experience is built-in, allowing you faster set-up, reduced data collection costs, more disciplined best practice-based systems, and rock-solid accuracy – right from the beginning.
Expandable Enterprise-class Functionality
As your organization’s asset data needs grow, gariston is there with additional capabilities, including site customization and branding, advanced data filtering and user-level granularity, robust security and powerful data mining. For service providers, an e-commerce option is available, providing the ultimate in value-added service and new revenue generating opportunities.
Integration Capability with Industry Standard Applications
With KiSP’s Professional Services, you can easily integrate your gariston implementation with familiar industry applications, including accounting systems like Great Plains, industry specific data repositories like MDW, or enterprise wide ERP systems like SAP or Oracle. Not only do we make it easier to implement, but we also extend gariston’s rules-based discipline into other business systems, helping to demonstrate and prove diligence and compliance with legislative and industry initiatives.
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