Category Archives: Winter 2024

A word from the Boss

Increase performance

Welcome to Winter’s GeoSolutions News

In this edition, we are delighted to share Mipac’s “Field Asset Auditing” client success story, say Kia ora (Welcome) Santana Minerals – our most recent new client in New Zealand to the extended Mipela family with their implementation of X-Info Stakeholder Management solution, welcome a new Wantok in our Solutions Team, herald recent Kamapim sessions, wrap up our 2024 #projectMAD MS Brissie to Bay initiative, welcome a new Wantok in our Solutions Team, present another X-InFocus tech tip and update of our teams’ activities in connecting people with information.

I cannot believe that it is June already and our digital Transformation Stages continue with the “Alignment” phase of improving our cloud platform and services well underway. One of the key pieces of this work has been the review of our Information Security Management System (ISMS) policies to continually protect the confidentiality, integrity and availability of information by building a culture of security, manage and minimise risk exposure, provide consistency in the delivery of our service and solutions. We do this because Mipela are committed to the security of the organisation, including our client’s information. Please do not hesitate to reach out to our Client Success or Support Team at any time for further information.

To close it gives me great pleasure to introduce our most recent Wantok, Silke Nawrocki joining us as Senior Solution Specialist in March from her most recent role as a Senior Cartographer/GIS Specialist with Hema Maps. Silke has Bachelor of applied Science from University of Berlin and a Master of Science in GIS from the Uni Salzburg and over twenty years professional experience in the geospatial and mapping industry gives her an eye for detail and a lot of passion for map creation and analytical thinking.

To close it gives me great pleasure to introduce our most recent Wantok, Silke Nawrocki joining us as Senior Solution Specialist in March from her most recent role as a Senior Cartographer/GIS Specialist with Hema Maps. Silke has Bachelor of applied Science from University of Berlin and a Master of Science in GIS from the Uni Salzburg and over twenty years professional experience in the geospatial and mapping industry gives her an eye for detail and a lot of passion for map creation and analytical thinking.

From all the team at Mipela GeoSolutions, stay safe!

Hayden McDonald
Founder and Managing Director

Taking mobile data capture to another level

Mipac is a global leader in operational technology, control systems and engineering services, specialising in metal and mineral process control, automation and performance data solutions around the world.

Earlier this year, Mipac started using Mipela’s X-Info Suite configured to provide a Field Asset Auditing System (FAAS) for field electrical, instrumentation and control system audits at various mine sites around the world. This solution saves costs and time by automating workflows and reporting and provides Mipac users with easy access to a single-source-of-truth for core Field Asset Audited business information. It also allows personnel to seamlessly perform these complex asset site audit processes through an intuitive and easy-to-use interface.

The FAAS also provides automated exception and compliance reporting, as components of the project are completed. The data can also be used to automate the preparation of progressive status reports and progress management in preparation and delivery of the project.

The importance of Multi-Factor Authentication

Is Your Business Using Multi-Factor Authentication?

With the rise in threats to password security, multi-factor authentication has become a vital tool for protecting both consumer and business applications.

What is MFA?

Multi-factor authentication is a security method that requires two forms of identification to access resources and data. This extra layer of protection helps businesses monitor and safeguard their most sensitive information and networks.

Why Use MFA?

Businesses use MFA to protect both personal and business assets. It’s crucial because it stops cybercriminals from stealing, destroying, or accessing your internal data. Even if a password is compromised, MFA ensures that a second form of approval is needed, making it much harder for intruders to gain access.

Next Steps

Our team will be reaching out to you in the coming weeks to discuss MFA, if you don’t already have it in place. If you want to talk about MFA sooner, you can contact the Support team or on 07 3252 5589.

Product Update – X-Info Aware

Mipela is excited to announce the introduction of facial recognition authentication for the X-Info Aware iOS app, offering a seamless login experience and heightened security for users.

  • Streamlined login process: Our development team are in the final stages of implementing Face ID. With this innovation users will no longer need to login with usernames and passwords.
  • Enhanced security: Facial recognition authenticates users based on unique facial features. Multi-factor authentication is also supported providing additional protection.
  • User friendly options: Users will have the flexibility to enable or disable facial recognition. Whether you choose to apply this feature or keep with the traditional login method, X-Info Aware allows the user to decide.
  • Easy management: Navigate to the X-Info Aware application settings to manage your facial recognition preferences.

Stay tuned! Face ID authentication will soon be available for Aware iOS users.

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