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What is Envista?
Envista is an enterprise suite of map-based coordination solutions delivered via the web.  It allows all organizations with a vested interest in the public right-of-way to communicate and coordinate more efficiently and effectively.  Delivered as Software-as-a-Service, Envista provides online visibility and real-time insight into activities of all kinds in the public right-of-way, enabling proactive management of utility projects, public works, permitting, incidents, traffic and events to optimize street performance, reduce costs, and minimize environmental impact.

What is an Envista “ecosystem?” 
An ecosystem is a group of interdependent organizations in the same geographic region with a common interest in the public right-of-way.  By sharing their respective information on infrastructure projects or other street activities, the stakeholders in an ecosystem multiply the value of Envista map-based coordination, enabling greater opportunities to identify potential conflicts before they occur—saving money and time, while improving public satisfaction.

How much does it cost if I am a municipality?
The Envista enterprise suite of map-based coordination solutions is available by annual subscription.  The annual cost of the subscription is based upon the population of your municipality.

Note that you don't need to purchase any hardware or additional software to use Envista.  All you need is Internet access and a web browser.

For additional information on pricing, contact sales@envista.com.

How much does it cost if I am a utility company?
The Envista enterprise suite of map-based coordination solutions is available by annual subscription.  The base annual cost of the subscription is based on the number of customers in your service area.  Additionally, as municipalities subscribe in your coverage area, your annual fee increases by each municipality.  The concept is that you pay a low entry fee to get started and you pay more only as you gain additional value from your associated municipalities signing up and contributing their data to the map-based coordination environment.

Note that you don’t need to purchase any hardware or additional software to use Envista. All you need is Internet access and a web browser.

For additional information on pricing contact sales@envista.com.

How much does it cost if I am a highway or transportation agency?
The Envista enterprise suite of map-based coordination solutions is available by annual subscription.  The annual cost of the subscription is based on the agency size.

Note that you don’t need to purchase any hardware or additional software to use Envista. All you need is Internet access and a web browser.

For additional information on pricing contact sales@envista.com.

Do I need to download or install software to use Envista?
No, you do not need to download or install anything to use Envista.  Our enterprise suite of map-based coordination solutions is delivered as Software-as-a-Service.  So all you need is Internet access and a web browser.

Do I need to buy any additional hardware to use Envista?
No. Any device that has a high-speed Internet connection and web browsing capabilities should be able to run Envista.

Do I need to provide my own mapping data?
No. Envista has a long-standing relationship with NAVTEQ (www.navteq.com) to provide street data from around the world for use in coordinating information online. Envista base maps are provided with the solution and are updated bi-annually.  If desired, you can also add shape file overlays from your own maps to the Envista base maps. 

What web browsers does Envista support?
Internet Explorer 7, Mozilla Firefox, and Google Chrome

How do I add my projects to Envista?
You can upload your projects by spreadsheet and the system automatically geo-codes your projects by address, intersection-to-intersection.  Additionally, you can directly create projects graphically on the map with a simple point-and-click interface.  Users with Geographic Information Systems (GIS) or work order management systems can also import information into Envista.

Who owns the data displayed by Envista?
Each organization owns its data, but all the data is stored centrally on Envista’s highly secure back-up center. 

Does the system have access rights built-in?
Yes. You have complete control over who in your organization can view, add or change project data. You, as administrator, control what project information other outside agencies can view. Outside agencies cannot change or delete your information.

Can the Public see the data?
Envista can provide information for display in Google™ Maps and Microsoft Virtual Earth™.  Envista provides the setup of these services for the public to view information.

Do you provide training?
Yes, Envista provides either on-site or web-based training seminars determined by the size of the user organization.  In addition, Envista provides online and telephone support.

Do I need to hire someone to input our data and keep it up-to-date?
Envista is designed to minimize the impact on your workflow and to make you more productive tracking the information you already maintain. Most project owners use spreadsheets to track their projects and importing spreadsheet information into Envista is simple. In addition, users with GIS or work order management systems can import and export information using Envista.

Can I see what the municipalities around me are doing?
You and your adjoining municipalities have complete control over who sees your data.

Who backs up my data and how often is this done?
Envista’s application is hosted remotely at a high security data center.  Incremental backups are performed nightly and full backups are performed weekly.