08-24, 14:15–14:45 (Europe/Rome), Room 4
PostGIS represents the de-facto standard for managing your spatial data, while QField is the state-of-the-art application for their management in the field.
Since QField 2.0 release in spring 22, the seamless data synchronisation experience is complete. QFieldCloud closes the loop between your company's fieldworkers and the GIS analysts.
In this talk, we'll share features, best practices and pro-tips for managing your projects, remote teams, and permissions in a professional setting.
About QField
QField is an open-source app developed for efficient fieldwork in real-time in urban areas, with a 5G connection or with offline data. The mobile GIS app combines a minimal design with sophisticated technology to conveniently bring data from the field to the office. Seamless QGIS integration, GPS-centred, offline functionality, synchronisation capabilities, desktop configurable: “QField” is designed for fieldwork – simple but uncompromising. Link: https://qfield.org
About QFieldCloud
QFieldCloud is a spatial cloud service integrated into “QField” that allows remote provisioning and synchronisation of geodata and projects. Although “QFieldCloud” is still in an advanced beta stage, it is already being used by many groups to improve their workflows significantly. Link: https://qfield.cloud
Marco Bernasocchi is an open-source advocate, entrepreneur and full-stack geoninja. He is the creator of QField, currently serves as QGIS.org Chair, and is an Open Source Geospatial Foundation board member. In his day job, Marco is the CEO of OPENGIS.ch, which he founded in 2011.
A geographer by trade, Marco lives in a small Romansh-speaking mountain village in Switzerland, where he loves scrambling around the mountains to enjoy the feeling of freedom it gives him. Outgoing, flexible and open-minded, Marco fluently speaks five languages. The best thing: He not only knows how to say it but also loves sharing his know-how.