SevenCs rolls out improved S-100 data management system
SevenCs, a leading provider of maritime navigation software solutions, has unveiled the latest version of its S-100 Data Management System (SDMS). This system delivers comprehensive workflow management for chart validation and supports S-100 data authentication, offering hydrographic offices enhanced quality assurance and ensuring compliance with the new industry-wide S-100 standards.
The S-100 framework, developed by the International Hydrographic Organization (IHO), supports the creation and implementation of digital hydrographic data products and services. More flexible and extensible than its predecessor, the S-57 standard, it accommodates a wider range of hydrographic, maritime and geographic data types.
The SDMS ensures consistency in the management of S-57 and S-100 data, offering predefined modular workflows that align with IHO standards and meet the specific needs of individual hydrographic offices. With a scalable and modular design, the system is adaptable to evolving industry requirements, allowing for future extensions.
Streamlining evolving data frameworks
“Our team builds proven digital solutions that meet the needs of hydrographic offices and the maritime industry,” stated Friedhelm Moggert-Kägeler, solutions director of maritime spatial data at SevenCs. “With the launch of the S-100 Data Management System, we are not only enhancing the efficiency of the industry’s changing data framework but also ensuring our clients remain compliant. The SDMS’s modularity and advanced features position it as a vital tool for any organization working with S-57 and S-100 datasets.”
The new SDMS version introduces several advanced features designed to streamline data management. It offers enhanced dataset filtering and bulk processing, integrates seamlessly with the 7Cs Analyzer Service API, and supports native editing and data fixing of both S-57 and S-101 datasets via the integration of Caris Composer. Additionally, the system supports S-100 dataset authentication through digital signatures and facilitates the creation of S-100 exchange sets. It manages keys and certificates required for authenticating S-100 datasets, in accordance with S-100 Part 15, and includes tools for handling S-100 Discovery Metadata.
The SDMS also provides an API for integrating its processes into third-party workflows, supports S-100 conversion workflows and performs checks on conversion completeness, making it an essential tool for managing complex hydrographic data efficiently and in line with industry standards.
