SECURE REMOTE COLLABORATION FOR EXPLORATION, PLANNING AND PRODUCTION|Hubeld, at the mine, or at corporate ofces for decision making andreporting.Thatiswhycompaniesareseekingtobetter manage what is arguably their most critical asset their data.WithGEOVIAHub,businesseshavethedataorganization solutiontheyneedasingleversionofthetruthandan effectivemeanstosharedata.Hubdeliverspowerfuldata organizationcapabilitiesbecauseitisoptimisedtohandle the data produced by geology and mine planning software. Bymanagingthis,alongwithrelatedinformationsuchas imagery,memos,andspreadsheets,Hubensuresusers arequicklyandsecurelyprovidedwiththedatatheyneed, when they need it even over intermittent, low-bandwidth connectivity common to remote eld locations. And despite Hubs technical sophistication, implementation and training requirements are kept to a minimum.DATA CENTRALIZATIONAND ORGANIZATION MADE EASYData centralization is a key objective in many workgroups and organizations because it ensures data is protected, backed up, auditable, and accessible to those who need it, no matter where theywork.Dataorganizationiscritical,sincethemajorityof datawhetherfromageology,engineering,orsurveying package, or even from Microsoft Word or Excel documents is often scattered, living on individual desktop computers or in arcane folder structures on shared workgroup servers.WithHub,notonlyisdatacentralized,butstrictcontrol over data accessibility is enabled, and robust audit trails are establishedforimprovedreportingandcompliance.Atthe end of the day, users have the comfort of knowing that their data is backed up and secure from loss and corruption. Effectivecollaborationisfacilitatedbythefactthatproject data can be checked in and out of Hubs central database to ensure the right information is accessed and updated, and a single version of the truth maintained. With data versioning andnotications(availablewhentheprojectdatatheyare working on has been updated), condence in the data a user isaccessingisincreased,andthereisneveradoubtabout whether or not they are using the latest information.WORK GLOBALLY FROM ONE LOCATIONMiningisaglobalbusiness,withengineers,geologists,and others collaborating with their colleagues working at multiple, SECURE REMOTE COLLABORATIONBENEFITSDatacentralizationresultsinmoreeffective informationsharingandcollaboration betweenminingprofessionals,regardlessof where they are located in the world.Datamanagementoptimizedspecifcally forexploration,planningandproduction datafacilitatestransfersoflargedatasets suchasresourcemodels,evenover unreliable,intermittent,lowlow-bandwidth communication infrastructures.Effective data centralization and organization ensures a single version of the truth and data integritythroughversioning,securityand rights management. Simpleandeffectivecollaborationcapabilities ensureuserscan:verifytheyareworkingon the latest version of the data; ensure they dont overwriteeachotherschanges;andeasily publish data and notify others of the changes.Data management is fle format independent, givinguserscontrolovertheircriticalproject informationnomatterwhatapplicationwas used to generate it.Systemsetupandmanagementrequires minimalITknowledgeandinvolvement, signifcantlyreducingtrainingandsupport requirements for a rapid return on investment.2HubIntuitive and easy to use, Hub delivers immediate benets to its users. Hub enables effective sharing of large datasets between remote sites and urban centres.EXPLORATION, PLANNING ANDPRODUCTION DATA AND YOUR BUSINESSThedatathatdrivesexploration,planningandproduction representsthevalueofmineralresourcesandthemeansto extract them economically and efciently. It is therefore vital thatprojectdataisaccurate,available,andcurrentforuse during each step of the mining value chain whether in the and often remote, locations. When the data they rely on for their work is located thousands of kilometres away, this can be a considerable challenge. With skilled staff in short supply, thereareinevitabledelaysandalossinproductivitywhen users have to travel to the data they need. Travel can also be taxing on staff when they are away from their families. The need for solutions like Hub that enable effective, global data sharing is therefore more necessary than ever. Hub ensures datacanbeeasilysharedglobally,allowingskilledstaffto spend more of their time actually assisting the eld without having to travel to where the data exists. THE CHALLENGE OF POORCOMMUNICATIONS INFRASTRUCTURES SOLVEDWithmanysitessituatedinremotelocations,apoor communicationsinfrastructurecanmakedatasharing between locations a difcult and ineffective task due to low-bandwidthandintermittentconnectivity.Thischallengeis compounded by the fact that data is often too large for easy electronictransferbetweenlocations.Whenblockmodels runtogigabytesinsize,forexample,evenonestoppage intheirtransmissionrequiringarestartcanleadtouser frustration, wasted effort, and lost time. Hubsolvestheproblemoftransmittinglargedataoverpoor communicationsinfrastructures.WhenusingHub,sending dataisnotachallengenomatterhowlargethesizethanks toitsabilitytodetectdifferencesbetweencopiesofdata, transmitonlythechanges,andcompressthemtoturneven slowInternetconnectionsintohigh-speedlines.Inaddition, unlikeotherdatatransmissionmethods,Hubpicksupright where it left off whenever connectivity is unexpectedly cut off. GET THE RIGHT DATA WHEN YOU NEED ITAtmanysites,projectdataexistsonindividualdesktops, makingcollaborationdifcultbetweenusers.Inother instances,dataorganisationmeasuresinvolveplacing Hub3Intuitive and easy to use, Hub delivers immediate benets to its users.DRILLHOLESIMAGESANALYSISDESIGNSRESOURCEMODELSSCHEDULESBLOCKMODELSWORDDOCSHub centralizes data, ensuring it is secure, and available where and when it is needed.We needed a solution to centralize and secure data with rights management for information sharing and collaboration between professionals ensuring a single version of truth. With Hub it is possible to organize data into one secure location; restricting access to some les, while allowing users to access what they need when they need it. Pankaj Sinha (Chief Mine Planning) Natural Resources Division, Tata Steelindividuallesintocomplexfolderstructuresthatliveon sharednetworkdrives.Ineithercase,ndinginformation and ensuring it is the right version can be a challenge. Finding the information required for daily tasks is simple when usingHub.Intuitivesearchingcapabilitiesmakeiteasyfor users to locate data, saving considerable time and effort. When lookingforspecicdatasets,Hubscataloguingmechanism allowsdatatobereadilyandnaturallyidentiedwithout needing to know specic lenames or locations. For users, this meanstheycanstoredataontheirownmachinesinaway that makes the most sense to them. And in the case that data is ever deleted or lost, Hubs versioning and support for access rightsensuresthatuserscanrecoverinformationorreturn toapreviousversioninacontrolledandauditablemanner, maintaining an accurate history and chain of custody. EASY TO USE AND LEARNHub has been designed with ease-of-use in mind, resulting inminimaltrainingrequirementsandeffortlesssystem adoption for busy staff. Since Hub operates seamlessly with existing user data, users can maintain the familiar use of their productivity tools while benetting from a faster delivery of up-to-dateinformationandanabsenceofcommunications connectivity issues. SIMPLE TO SET UP AND MAINTAINWhetheryouareanITprofessional,oranend-usertasked with looking after how data is organised and backed up, you willappreciateHubsabilitytoquicklyprovideyouwithan effective data organization solution. Hub is simple to install andmaintain,andscaleseasilyfromsupportingindividual usersandworkgroupsthroughtotheenterprise,providing ahighimpact,lowoverheadsolution.Alsoofsignicance is the fact that Hub does not require any change to existing systems that might affect ISO or SOX compliance.Our3DEXPERIENCE platformpowersourbrand applications,serving12industries,andprovidesa rich portfolio of industry solution experiences. DassaultSystmes,the3DEXPERIENCECompany,providesbusinessandpeople withvirtualuniversestoimaginesustainableinnovations.Itsworld-leadingsolutions transform the way products are designed, produced, and supported. Dassault Systmes collaborative solutions foster social innovation, expanding possibilities for the virtual world to improve the real world. The group brings value to over 190,000 customers of all sizes in all industries in more than 140 countries. For more information, visit www.3ds.com/GEOVIA.2014 Dassault Systmes. All rights reserved. 3DEXPERIENCE, the Compass icon and the 3DS logo, CATIA, SOLIDWORKS, ENOVIA, DELMIA, SIMULIA, GEOVIA, EXALEAD, 3D VIA, BIOVIA, NETVIBES are commercial trademarks or registered trademarks of Dassault Systmes or its subsidiaries in the U.S. and/or other countries. All other trademarks are owned by their respective owners. Use of any Dassault Systmes or its subsidiaries trademarks is subject to their express written approval. B.14.1For more information email GEOVIA.Hub@3ds.com or visit www.3ds.com/GEOVIA/HubFEATURES BENEFITSOptimized for exploration, planning and production dataEnables large les to be transferred quickly even over poor communications infrastructure.Centralized data Shareddataisstoredinacentrallocation,ensuringasingleversionofthetruth,physicalsecurity,and access control.Data security andrights managementAbility to dene who can access data with read/write permissions to ensure the right people are using it and to prevent accidental erasure or overwrite.Data auditability Text le histories of all versions of a le can be exported. All details about who made changes and when are kept as part of the audit trail.Version control Each user can tell what the latest version of the data is. They also have the ability to roll back to earlier versions even deleted les.Remote data access Users can work with the right data anywhere in the world without ever having to travel, maximizing the effectiveness of high value staff across multiple projects.Leverages existingInternet infrastructureSecurelytransmitsdataoverexistingInternetinfrastructure,andmakesfastandreliabledatatransfer possible over low-bandwidth and intermittent connections.Data synchronization Allows users to get the latest changes made to data without having to transfer entire les.Notications to le changes Users know when the data they have been using has been updated by others.File check-in/check-out Data can be locked from being edited by other users while it is being worked on.Intuitive searching Data can be found without having to know what it is called or where it might be located.Easy to use Busy professionals can rest assured that they will be up and running quickly, with minimal or no training.Low impact on IT Does not require a change to existing systems and is easy to install and maintain.System scalability Scales to support individual workgroup users through to the enterprise.Works with all le-based data Manages data for all project les not just GEOVIA application les.Integrated with other GEOVIA softwareNative Integration with GEOVIA Surpac and GEOVIA Minex simplies the sharing of data, making users more productive as they exchange data with others.GEOVIA HUB AT A GLANCEGEOVIA Hub brings data centralization and security to the data generated by software used in exploration, planning and production, includingGEOVIASurpac,GEOVIAMinex,GEOVIAWhittle,andGEOVIAMineSched.Italsoworkswithanyothergeology, engineering, and mine production software, along with widely used industry tools such as Microsoft Word, Excel, and AutoCAD.