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AI Powered Environmental Databases

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AI in relational database

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Usability & Access

  • Web access anywhere (mobile-friendly where needed)
  • Streamlined workflows to reduce admin effort
  • Search, filters, and drill-down to records
  • Australian-based support

Visualisation & Reporting

  • Dashboards, graphs, trends, and maps
  • Standard and customised reporting templates
  • Export to common formats (CSV/XLSX/PDF as required)
  • Consistent reporting across sites and programs

Data Integrity & Security

  • Role-based permissions and optional 2FA
  • Encrypted connections (TLS/SSL)
  • Change tracking (who/what/when)
  • Hosted in Australia (AWS Sydney) with backups/DR options

Monitoring & Alerts

  • Warning and exceedance limits per site/parameter
  • SMS and email alerts when thresholds are breached
  • Flag anomalous or missing data for follow-up
  • Audit trail of changes for compliance transparency

Data Collection & Management

  • Automated uploads from telemetry and scheduled file imports
  • Manual uploads and easy field data entry
  • Configurable parameters, units, validation rules, and required fields
  • Manage sites, locations, and monitoring points in one place