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Important End-of-Support Notice: Enterprise Geocoding Module (EGM)

  • 1.  Important End-of-Support Notice: Enterprise Geocoding Module (EGM)

    Employee
    Posted 08-09-2024 11:35
    Edited by Product Communications 08-15-2024 10:00
    In December 2022, Precisely announced the discontinuation of support for the Enterprise Geocoding Module (EGM) within the Spectrum technology platform, effective December 31, 2024. As this deadline approaches, we are dedicated to providing the highest level of customer care as you transition from EGM to GGM or one of our other industry-leading geocoding solutions. Please contact your account team for more details and guidance as we continue to communicate with affected customers in the coming weeks. Here are some more details:

    What did we build:

    For many years, Spectrum followed a legacy approach in our geocoding strategy, keeping the U.S. geocoder and international geocoders separate. This separation originated from the distinct acquisition histories of these technologies, leading to a lack of full alignment. These stages were known as the Enterprise Geocoding Module U.S. (EGM-US) and Enterprise Geocoding Module Non-U.S. (EGM-NonUS).
    As our geocoding business expanded, we increasingly collaborated with global companies who found the distinction between U.S. and non-U.S. geocoding cumbersome. Recognizing the need for a more cohesive solution, we decided to develop a unified system that would replace the legacy setup and streamline geocoding activities for all enterprises. This initiative led to the creation of the Spectrum Global Geocoding Module (GGM).
    Now, the time has come to transition all clients from the legacy Enterprise Geocoding Module to the Global Geocoding Module, which we introduced over five years ago. This move is aimed at enhancing efficiency, simplifying operations, and providing a more seamless geocoding experience for our global clients.

    Features of GGM:

    • Unified API: A single API that supports both U.S. and international geocoding preferences.
    • Comprehensive Global Coverage: Supports geocoding services for over 250 countries.
    • Forward Geocoding: Converts addresses into geographic coordinates.
    • Reverse Geocoding: Converts geographic coordinates back into addresses.
    • Address Autocomplete Service: Predicts and completes addresses in real-time to speed up data entry and improve accuracy.
    • Key Lookup Services: Efficiently retrieves geospatial data based on specific parameters.
    • Maintained Custom Fields and Options: Retains customizable features from EGM for the U.S. market.
    • Simplified User Experience: A more streamlined and intuitive interface for easier management of geocoding tasks.

    Benefits of GGM:

    • Efficiency: Reduces the complexity of managing multiple geocoding systems.
    • Reliability: Enhances the reliability and performance of geocoding tasks globally.
    • User-Friendly: Simplifies the user experience with a more intuitive interface.
    • Accuracy: Improves data entry accuracy with address autocomplete.
    • Comprehensive: Provides robust support for a vast number of countries, ensuring global coverage.
    • Seamless Integration: Offers a unified API, making it easier to integrate into existing systems.

    Comparison: EGM (Enterprise Geocoding Module) vs. GGM (Global Geocoding Module):

     
    Feature
    EGM (Enterprise Geocoding Module)
    GGM (Global Geocoding Module)
    API Structure
    Two separate APIs for U.S. and international
    Single unified API for global use
    Global Coverage
    Limited to specific implementations
    Supports geocoding for over 250 countries
    Forward Geocoding
    Yes
    Yes
    Reverse Geocoding
    Yes
    Yes
    Address Autocomplete
    No
    Yes
    Key Lookup Services
    Limited
    Enhanced and more efficient
    User Experience
    More complex, required manual routing
    Simplified, with a streamlined interface
    Custom Fields and Options
    Available for the U.S. market
    Maintained for U.S., unified for global use
    Integration Complexity
    Higher due to dual APIs
    Lower due to a single API
    Reliability and Performance
    Reliable within regions
    Enhanced global reliability and performance
     
    Technical Details: EGM to GGM Migration • Welcome to the Precisely Help Center

    Summary:

    The Spectrum Global Geocoding Module (GGM) builds on the capabilities of the Enterprise Geocoding Module (EGM) by unifying the geocoding services into a single API, offering comprehensive global coverage, and enhancing user experience through simplified processes and advanced features like address autocomplete and key lookup services. This evolution results in a more efficient, reliable, and user-friendly geocoding solution for both U.S. and international applications.



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    Mike Ashmore
    Vice President Product Management
    Precisely Software Inc.
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