Established 2006    |    250+ Success Stories    |    Australia Based

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Your Spreadsheet Won't Save You In An EPA Audit!

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ETS replaces fragile spreadsheets and outdated systems with a secure, auditable system for environmental monitoring, alerts, and reporting. Trusted by Australian Mining since 2008.

From water quality to air monitoring, dust tracking to blast compliance, the Environment Tracking System (ETS) centralises your environmental data, automates alerts, and simplifies reporting-so you stay compliant and in control.

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Australia-based Support

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Trusted since 2008

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Certified ISO 9001 (quality) and ISO 27001 (security)

Location

20+ Major Sites with Millions of Data Points

Trusted by Australia’s Leading Mining & Port Operations

Since 2008, the Environment Tracking System has been involved with many of the major Australian operators, including:

Monitoring everything from surface water quality and groundwater levels to air quality, blast data, meteorological data, and rehabilitation progress.

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One Unified System

All Your Environmental Data at Your Fingertips. Total Control.

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Why ETS?

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Proven Reliability

18+ Years of Proven Performance

Since 2008, ETS has been continuously operational across Australia’s largest mining operations. Our longevity speaks volumes-when environmental compliance is critical, organisations trust ETS year after year.

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Ultimate Flexibility

Configurable to Your Exact Needs

Every operation is unique. ETS is highly configurable, not a rigid off-the-shelf product. Monitor any parameter, set custom limits, create specific workflows – the system adapts to you, not the other way around.

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Local Support You Can Rely On

Australian Team, Australian Standards

When you need support, you’ll speak with our experienced Australian team-not an overseas call centre. We understand Australian mining regulations, environmental standards, and what it takes to keep operations compliant.

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Personal Attention

Smaller Company, Better Service

As an Australian SME, we provide the personal attention and responsiveness that large software vendors simply can’t match. You’re not just a ticket number-you’re a valued partner.

Comprehensive Environmental Data Management

The ETS is a configurable and customisable database platform that provides everything you need to monitor, manage, and report on your  environmental data. It is a fully featured system that covers automated telemetry uploads, manual uploads and data entry, real-time alerts, and compliance reporting.

Click on one of the boxes below to find out more about the key features of the ETS (opens in a pop-up):

How it works?

Your Journey to Better Environmental Management

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Step 1

Free 30‑minute consultation

We meet via video call or in person (where practical) to understand your goals, current systems and challenges.

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Step 2

Discovery and Scoping

We map out your workflows, data requirements, integrations and reporting needs. This allows us to propose the right solution.

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Step 3

Ballpark Estimate and Proposal

You receive a fixed-price ballpark
estimate with indicative timelines. Once agreed, we formalise this into a detailed proposal.

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Step 4

Build and Review Cycles

Our team designs and builds your solution, sharing prototypes for feedback so we can refine the system before go‑live.

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Step 5

Testing, Training and Go‑live

We test thoroughly, support user acceptance testing, deliver training and then manage a smooth cutover to the new database.

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Step 6

Ongoing hosting and support

After launch we provide hosting, monitoring, enhancements and support to keep your system running reliably as your business grows.

Why Choose DB Gurus for Environmental Data Management?

The DB Gurus Advantage

Frequently Asked Questions

How is the ETS different from a generic database or spreadsheet solution?

The ETS is purpose-built for environmental monitoring and compliance, not general data entry. It combines automated data ingestion (telemetry/labs/field), configurable limits, and compliance-grade governance in one system, so you spend less time wrangling spreadsheets and more time managing risk.

Key differences:

  • Automated uploads from multiple sources (telemetry, labs, field sheets)
  • Warning/exceedance logic with SMS/email alerts
  • Built-in dashboards, graphs, mapping, and repeatable export/report templates
  • Full audit trail of changes (who/what/when) for compliance transparency
  • Centralised “single source of truth” accessible anywhere (web/mobile)

Yes. ETS is designed to bring data together from common industry sources, including telemetry providers, lab result files, and field measurements.

Typical integration approaches include:

  • Automated scheduled imports (CSV/XLSX) and template-based uploads
  • Email-based ingestion workflows (where appropriate)
  • Secure API-based integrations for telemetry/lab systems (when available)

In discovery, we confirm your providers, formats, frequency, and validation rules, then implement an automated pipeline with monitoring and exception handling.

The ETS (Environment Tracking System) is highly configurable so it can evolve with your operation. You can add new sample types, new analytes, new sample sites, adjust licence limits, revised sampling schedules, and new reporting formats in real time!

Admin users can:

  • Change almost any aspect of the monitoring including new tables, fields and validation rules
  • Update warning and exceedance limits, trigger logic and thresholds
  • Adjust dashboards and reporting templates as stakeholder needs change
  • Extend integrations as new data sources come online

DB Gurus can also implement enhancements as your compliance and operational requirements mature. The database is not only configurable but also programmable.

ETS is hosted in Australia (AWS Sydney), with security and governance aligned to Australian business expectations.

Security typically includes:

  • Encrypted connections (TLS/SSL)
  • Role-based access controls (least privilege)
  • Optional two-factor authentication (2FA)
  • Audit logging and change tracking
  • Regular backups (including offsite disaster recovery options)

We can also discuss dedicated hosting options if your organisation requires environment isolation or specific governance controls.

It depends on the number of sites, data sources, historical data volume, integrations, and reporting complexity.

As a guide:

  • Smaller implementations: 2–6 weeks
  • Mid-sized implementations: 6–12 weeks
  • Larger rollouts with multiple integrations and complex reporting: 3–6 months

We’ll provide a fixed-price ballpark estimate after an initial consult, and a detailed proposal after discovery.

We provide practical training tailored to each role (environment team, site users, admins, and reporting stakeholders), plus ongoing support options.

Typically this includes:

  • Admin and end-user training sessions (remote or on-site where practical)
  • Documentation and “how-to” guidance for your workflows
  • Go-live support during cutover
  • Ongoing support for questions, troubleshooting, and enhancements

Support packages are available depending on how much assistance you want month-to-month.

Yes. Your data remains yours. ETS supports exporting data and reports in common formats (e.g., CSV/XLSX/PDF depending on the output), and we can assist with structured extracts suitable for migration if you ever change platforms.

We can also help document the data model and provide migration-friendly exports (including historical records and audit-relevant fields where required).

ETS is built on established technologies and sound data practices so you’re not trapped in an unusable system. If support ever ceased, we would work with you to ensure you can access and extract your data in standard formats and transition in an orderly way.

If you have governance requirements, we can also discuss options such as:

  • Documented data extracts and scheduled exports
  • Defined transition assistance and handover documentation
  • Dedicated hosting arrangements (where appropriate)
  • Offsite backups and Escrow agreements

We offer a personalised demo and a free 30-minute consultation. Because ETS is typically configured to match your monitoring requirements (sites, parameters, limits, dashboards, and integrations), a tailored demo is usually more useful than a generic trial.

Please contact us or book a call to find out more.

Ready to
Simplify Your Environmental Data Management?

Join the Australian mining and industrial operations that have trusted ETS for environmental monitoring since 2008.

Book a free 30-minute consultation to discuss your monitoring needs and see ETS in action. No obligation, no pressure-just a conversation about how we can help you achieve better environmental compliance and visibility

Trusted by leaders in mining, manufacturing, and government. ISO 9001 & ISO 27001 certified. Local team. Real results.

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

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

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

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