GeoMapFish, QGIS and TEKSI Modules: A Comprehensive Open-Source Solution for Swiss Surveying Offices
07-18, 16:00–16:30 (Europe/Sarajevo), EL11

Swiss surveying offices manage a variety of geospatial data to support public administration and infrastructure planning. Open-source solutions provide an alternative to proprietary systems, offering flexibility and interoperability. This presentation explores the combined use of GeoMapFish, QGIS, and TEKSI modules to address the specific needs of surveying offices, particularly in managing and sharing spatial data.

GeoMapFish is a WebGIS platform designed for developing interactive mapping applications. It supports multiple geospatial data sources and integrates various cartographic engines such as MapServer, QGIS Server, and GeoServer. Its architecture allows municipalities, cantons, and private organizations to visualize and distribute geodata through a web interface while maintaining fine-grained access control. In Switzerland, several entities use GeoMapFish to operate public and professional geoportals.

QGIS is widely used as a desktop GIS tool for geodata analysis, editing, and visualization. Its modular architecture enables users to customize workflows, ensuring compatibility with national and international geospatial standards. The strong open-source community behind QGIS continuously enhances its capabilities, making it a widely accepted tool for geospatial professionals.

TEKSI modules extend GIS capabilities to support public infrastructure management. These modules provide specific tools for potable water and wastewater system monitoring. The TEKSI Eau Potable module allows tracking of water supply networks, while TEKSI Assainissement facilitates wastewater infrastructure management. Built on QGIS and PostgreSQL/PostGIS, these modules offer structured workflows for data organization and decision-making.

The integration of these tools provides a structured approach for managing geospatial data in surveying offices. It supports multi-communal collaboration, enables the analysis and publication of geographic information, and enhances infrastructure management processes. This presentation will highlight concrete applications of this integrated system in Swiss surveying offices and discuss its benefits and challenges in operational contexts.


Indicate what is (are) the open source project(s) essential in your talk

GeoMapFish
QGIS
TEKSI modules

Assign a number between 1 and 3 indicating the level of technical complexity of your contribution.

1 - no previous knowledge needed

Give indication of resources (video, web pages, papers, etc.) to read in advance, that will help get up to speed on advanced topics.

www.geomapfish.org
www.teksi.ch

Select at least one general theme that best defines your proposal

State of software, or new features, FOSS4G for land use planning, land management, monitoring, smart cities, population mapping

I make my conference contribution available under the CC BY 4.0 license. The conference contribution comprises the abstract, the text contribution for the conference proceedings, the presentation materials as well as the video recording and live transmission of the presentation – yes

Yves Bolognini is a Project Manager and Team Lead at Camptocamp, where he has worked for over 20 years. He is responsible for leading the development and evolution of GeoMapFish, Camptocamp’s open-source WebGIS solution.