Are there future developments planned for e-PIMS?
The e-PIMS database is expanding all the time, with more organisations wanting to voluntarily use the system to record their data. The e-PIMS system has recently been upgraded with new technology, giving it a cleaner look and feel. Property Benchmarking has been incorporated into e-PIMS, and there are plans for it record sustainability data. A main focus for 08/09 will be to improve the mapping facility. Departments may also wish to specify and fund additional modules to enhance the use within their own organisation. This could include linkages via XML to finance services or more advanced reporting and output techniques. As subscribers to e-PIMS, Departments are invited to the OGC e-PIMS User Group where suggestions for product development and enhancements to the database are part of the standing agenda. Should a consensus view emerge for additional fields to be created to e-PIMS, the cost of such development may be borne by OGC or Departments.
