Representative IT Projects

Fort Greely Enterprise Geographic Information System (GIS)—Fort Greely, AK

KAYA collected and created all GIS data for Fort Greely, including converting 200 hardcopy maps into vector data and creating 50 different data layers from those maps. We created customized ArcIMS Interactive web maps using the GIS data, allowing users to easily create and print detailed, user-definable maps. A web portal was created for the entire installation to use as a central repository for scheduling, task tracking, document sharing, and floor plans.

U.S. Army Kwajalein Atoll (USAKA) Integrated Real Property Management Solution (IRPMS)

KAYA developed the IRPMS for use by the U.S. Army Space and Missile Defense Command at U.S. Army Kwajalein Atoll. The IRPMS is a GIS-enabled solution for the management of real property assets, which helps manage environmental conservation, land use planning, and resource development. The GIS system is based on an ESRI geodatabase and is accessible with a standard web browser.

Network Services for Air Force Logistics Management Agency (AFLMA)—Maxwell Air Force Base, Montgomery, AL

KAYA handles network services for t AFLMA at Maxwell Air Force Base. Our services include management of communication security equipment and accounts; system administration and operating system support for file, print, and common user application servers; and server farms/banks. We provide connection to external networks including NIPRNET, SIPRNET Defense Switched Network, Public Switched Telephone Network, and Army intranets. We also handle help desk support services for problems concerning IT systems, software and hardware problems, password violations, and telecommunications issues and work orders.

GIS Solutions

GIS is often acquired by diverse departments within an organization, which frequently rely on a mix of software and information systems. As a result, sharing data and applications across the enterprise is frequently impossible. The resulting redundancy prevents organizations from realizing business goals, leveraging investment in data and technology, and controlling costs.

KAYA’s Enterprise Management Solution (EMS) application relies on a shared central geodatabase that allows integration and dynamic updating of multiple GIS data sources without time-consuming compatibility and translation issues. Our technique is based on industry IT standards and web services to enable non-GIS applications and systems to easily access GIS functionality and allow GIS applications the functionality of mainstream business applications and IT systems. With an enterprise GIS, users of spatial data spend more time on the analytical capabilities and business functions of a GIS, and less time searching for, compiling, and integrating the data they require.

Combined with our Facilities Operations Management module, Enterprise GIS provides a means for planners to evaluate facility-wide and building-specific space-planning needs, assessing needs for long range programs and development.

Interactive Web Mapping

KAYA provides customized visualization systems through interactive web maps utilizing ArcIMS technology to our customers. This technology allows our customers to perform on-the-fly spatial analysis with tools such as queries, buffers, and distance measurement. With the ArcIMS technology, our clients can easily print their hardcopy results whether it be map, tabular data, or both. KAYA is currently applying this technology by developing interactive mapping services to perform spatial analyses for siting, testing, and deployment of missile system programs; through developing web-based systems that assist in environmental impact assessment through GIS mapping technology; in developing web-based systems to manage and monitor installation upgrade activities related to the deployment of missile systems; and by providing Concept Development and Electronic Master Planning that incorporates live GIS mapping data, facility data, and cost tracking systems.

Network Design and Administration

KAYA is fully capable of handling all aspects of network design and administration. From assessing needs and implementing real-world solutions to help desk and video teleconference support, we support the full life-cycle of a network.

We offer web system design and development, network design and development, and user training. We also handle network support services, including Help Desk Technician services; performing mail messaging/collaborating (e-mail/DMS) services, desktop/software support services, and video teleconference (VTC) services; diagnosing and resolving problems in response to customer reported incidents; researching, evaluating, and providing feedback on problematic trends and patterns in customer support requirements; developing and maintaining problem tracking and resolution databases; installing, configuring, troubleshooting, and maintaining hardware and software to ensure the rigorous application of information security/information assurance policies, principles, and practices in the delivery of customer support services.

KAYA develops, coordinates, and assists in the installation, configuration, utilization, and operation of IT equipment as either stand-alone equipment or connected to a network.

Enterprise Management

KAYA’s Enterprise Management Solution (EMS) web application integrates multi-format, multi-source Real Property Management, Facilities Operations Management, Environmental Management, Document Management, and Master Planning information. The EMS enables seamless access to and management of legacy data, systems, and applications providing for enterprise-wide, user-friendly solutions to complex information management needs.

The EMS has been successfully implemented at a number of federal facilities, exceeding customer expectations in its depth of capabilities, open architecture, low user cost, and reliance on commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) software, as well as its ability to integrate with existing data formats and legacy systems.

EMS was initially developed to respond to the Army’s need to manage remote facilities such as Wake Island from a central engineering and environmental command in Huntsville, Alabama. Volumes of environmental data, base maps, infrastructure features, and satellite imagery are now organized and integrated into multi-use relational databases, providing an unprecedented level of user-friendly and robust visual databases and a common data set to share across multi-functional departments.

EMS has since evolved into a comprehensive facility management system geared towards consistent and efficient use of common data, and high returns on system investment for both single and multiple facility needs

The system utilizes an n-tier architecture consisting of Microsoft, ESRI, MySQL, PHP, and other third party components to provide a versatile system for the end user. The website is secured by SSL. Interactive maps provided by ArcIMS accessing ArcSDE/SQL back-end allows users to have real-time mapping and information relate to a particular feature. Users can query things like building occupants, square footage, condition, location, building measurements, view satellite images, and print maps to a plotter. Other features include a list of contacts, documents, floor plans, photo gallery, calendar, and a project/work order tracking and management system. The system produces Gantt charts, color codes, and categorizes items it is tracking. Users can export and save map data as .pdf, jpeg, and other image file types, allowing the information to be viewed on any number of systems and platforms.