What is Forerunner?
Forerunner represents a cutting-edge solution that utilizes artificial intelligence to optimize geospatial functions specifically for local government and public sector teams, allowing for the integration of various data sources, the simplification of workflows, and the management of both field and office operations within a unified system. The platform brings together municipal data, encompassing property information, infrastructure attributes, environmental details, inspections, permits, historical data, and hazard information, through customizable workflows and map-based tools, enabling agencies to maintain a comprehensive "single source of record" for tasks such as inspections, maintenance, compliance, enforcement, emergency responses, and community projects. Furthermore, it features real-time mobile capabilities that support on-site data gathering, photographic documentation, and task updates, even without internet access, while effectively merging GIS layers with operational processes, thus allowing teams to create context-rich maps and coordinate initiatives from virtually anywhere. To boost productivity, Forerunner employs AI-generated summaries, personalized suggestions, and automated follow-up actions to reduce manual efforts, in addition to providing tools for automated communications and structured document management, all aimed at enhancing decision-making and operational effectiveness. Consequently, teams are empowered to not only increase their operational efficiency but also to respond more adeptly to the evolving needs of their communities while fostering better collaboration among departments.