GIS software captures, stores, and interprets geographic data across locations, boundaries, and spatial frameworks. Fulcrum is field data collection software that puts that geographic intelligence to work in the field. In turn, field teams use Fulcrum to bring GIS data and mobile data collection into operations.
Fulcrum builds its GIS field data collection software around real field operations. Digital forms, customizable forms, and smart checklist forms give teams accurate field data capture at the source. As a result, the data comes back structured, located, and immediately actionable.
Fulcrum connects GPS locations, media capture, inspection results, and geospatial data in one map-based mobile app. Organizations managing inspections, asset management, environmental field data collection, and utility network assets run on a single platform. Field crews collect data from mobile devices, work offline, and sync records to cloud-based data storage when connectivity returns.
Fulcrum’s advantages in GIS field data collection come down to four areas where it consistently outperforms.
Rapid development. Fulcrum provides the fastest path from requirement to deployed mobile data collection app. For example, drag-and-drop form creation handles conditional logic, repeatable sections, and field validations without proprietary code.
Process automation and integration. Fulcrum exchanges data with other systems before, during, and after field activities. Real-time integration across platforms like IBM Maximo and Procore comes standard. Native email and SMS workflows and point-and-click PDF report generation are also included.
Enterprise mobile platform consolidation. Fulcrum integrates with Esri ArcGIS and ArcGIS Online, with offline basemaps and layers included. In addition, non-GIS information stays isolated from GIS without requiring related tables. Consequently, operations teams build and maintain apps without GIS or enterprise team support.
Universal extensibility. Fulcrum is the most extensible field data collection and process management platform available. In practice, non-proprietary customization, bring-your-own-algorithm AI, and event-driven architecture make Fulcrum a PaaS for FieldTech workflows.
Fulcrum’s enterprise-level customer success team is available via chat, email, or phone at every step. Additionally, your team gets hands-on guidance for data accuracy, digital workflows, offline data collection, and real-time data syncing.
Fulcrum leads in GIS field data collection software, with advantages in rapid development, process automation, and universal extensibility. See the full capability breakdown in the data sheet below.
What does Fulcrum do?
Fulcrum enables organizations to standardize field data collection, customize data collection processess, and integrate field data with enterprise systems such as GIS and back-office platforms.
Are you SaaS or on-premises?
Fulcrum is strictly a Software-as-a -Service FieldTech product. Our SaaS implementation is hosted on AWS and we are SOC 2 Type II certified.
What kinds of skills do we need to implement Fulcrum?
Fulcrum deployments typically include an app administrator, proficient in basic spreadsheet management, and a business administrator responsible for user management, data analysis, and various related tasks.
What if I don’t have those skills available on my team?
We offer professional and managed services tailored to your needs. Whether you prefer training your team for independence or having us manage ongoing requirements, we can help.
How “real-time” are you?
Fulcrum provides automatic synchronization to share records between the mobile device and server. In “real-time,” this syncing occurs within seconds to a couple of minutes as long as there’s an internet connection.
Can Fulcrum connect to my sub-meter Bluetooth GPS unit?
Yes. Fulcrum uses your mobile device’s GPS location by default. When you connect a Bluetooth GPS receiver, it replaces your device’s coordinates with more accurate ones from the GPS receiver.
Can we do a proof of concept or pilot?
Absolutely! Contact us to set up a custom plan to get started.
Does Fulcrum work completely offline?
Fulcrum is built to function without an internet connection. When you reconnect to the internet, it will automatically sync your records and update the mobile app with new data from the server.
