Data Management Strategy and Plan

GSI Water Solutions

Staff at GSI Water Solutions (GSI) reached out to Exa Data & Mapping Services (Exa) for assistance in evaluating their current data management practices and protocols, and to provide advice on a path forward to improve their data management processes.  Exa collected information from GSI staff through interviews and written questionnaires.  A report was delivered that summarized the current obstacles to successful data management, including staffing, workflow, and software choices. Exa then made a series of recommendations on creation of a data management strategy and plan, taking into consideration the needs of the data management, IT, science, and management team members. The report detailed specifics of implementation of the plan including software and security issues, as well as addressing related business considerations.