The Making of IMSMA - Revision history

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	'''The making of IMSMA''' started in 1998. It was however not until 2004, to satisfy recurrent requests from our IMSMA users in the field, that the development of a fully re-engineered version was started. Compilation of all lessons learnt and users’ feedback were submitted to a tender competition process. The software development contract was eventually won by FGM which today is called ~~Novetta~~ [http://www.novetta.com/ Novetta.]		'''The making of IMSMA''' started in 1998. It was however not until 2004, to satisfy recurrent requests from our IMSMA users in the field, that the development of a fully re-engineered version was started. Compilation of all lessons learnt and users’ feedback were submitted to a tender competition process. The software development contract was eventually won by FGM which today is called [http://www.novetta.com/ Novetta.]
	Interoperability, flexibility and user-friendliness were three of the key words that laid down the foundation for the next generation of IMSMA – called IMSMA NG. This entailed moving away from somewhat rigid processes and methods towards a highly flexible and user-friendly information management system that could meet almost all local needs and requirements.		Interoperability, flexibility and user-friendliness were three of the key words that laid down the foundation for the next generation of IMSMA – called IMSMA NG. This entailed moving away from somewhat rigid processes and methods towards a highly flexible and user-friendly information management system that could meet almost all local needs and requirements.

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	'''The making of IMSMA''' started in 1998. It was however not until 2004, to satisfy recurrent requests from our IMSMA users in the field, that the development of a fully re-engineered version was started. Compilation of all lessons learnt and users’ feedback were submitted to a tender competition process. The software development contract was eventually won by [http://www.~~fgm~~.com/ ~~FGM Inc~~.]		'''The making of IMSMA''' started in 1998. It was however not until 2004, to satisfy recurrent requests from our IMSMA users in the field, that the development of a fully re-engineered version was started. Compilation of all lessons learnt and users’ feedback were submitted to a tender competition process. The software development contract was eventually won by FGM which today is called Novetta [http://www.novetta.com/ Novetta.]
	Interoperability, flexibility and user-friendliness were three of the key words that laid down the foundation for the next generation of IMSMA – called IMSMA NG. This entailed moving away from somewhat rigid processes and methods towards a highly flexible and user-friendly information management system that could meet almost all local needs and requirements.		Interoperability, flexibility and user-friendliness were three of the key words that laid down the foundation for the next generation of IMSMA – called IMSMA NG. This entailed moving away from somewhat rigid processes and methods towards a highly flexible and user-friendly information management system that could meet almost all local needs and requirements.

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	IMSMA Legacy follows a highly standardised and '''linear''' workflow. The workflow is started by the Impact Survey/Level 1 Survey, which can produce mined area reports. Technical Survey/Level 2 Survey follows, which can produce minefield reports. The minefields are by a clearance which may have associated progress reports. The process is concluded with a Completion report. Other items are Accident, Victims and MRE. Task and Auxiliary data are also supported from V3.x.		IMSMA Legacy follows a highly standardised and '''linear''' workflow. The workflow is started by the Impact Survey/Level 1 Survey, which can produce mined area reports. Technical Survey/Level 2 Survey follows, which can produce minefield reports. The minefields are by a clearance which may have associated progress reports. The process is concluded with a Completion report. Other items are Accident, Victims and MRE. Task and Auxiliary data are also supported from V3.x.
	===IMSMA V3===__NOEDITSECTION__		===IMSMA V3===__NOEDITSECTION__
	IMSMA V3 was released in February 2003 and until November 2004 it was regularly updated. It presented a complete new software architecture and each update contributed substantially with new added functionalities and greater flexibility. ~~This was a first attempt to move from the original repository database into a more operational management tool~~ for the ~~mine action programmes. The task~~ tracking tool allowed information managers to account for the work accomplished by each organisation.		IMSMA V3 was released in February 2003 and until November 2004 it was regularly updated. It presented a complete new software architecture and each update contributed substantially with new added functionalities and greater flexibility. A module for MRE and improvements of the Task tracking tool allowed information managers to account for the work accomplished by each organisation. In addition, in IMSMA V3 the database platform was changed to Microsoft SQL Server. This software improved numerous aspects, from data handling being facilitated through the design of database queries, to client/server configuration, with an increased number of simultaneous users.
	In addition, in IMSMA V3 the database platform was changed to Microsoft SQL Server. This software improved numerous aspects, from data handling being facilitated through the design of database queries, to ~~installations into a~~ client/server configuration, with an increased number of simultaneous users.

	===IMSMA V2===__NOEDITSECTION__		===IMSMA V2===__NOEDITSECTION__
	IMSMA V2.2 was ~~said to be~~ “significantly better” as it provided among ~~others~~, included ~~MRE~~ and more simultaneous users. It was ~~with this newly developed version that~~ IMSMA was adopted by the UN on an international level as the standard for humanitarian demining information.		When IMSMA V2.2 was released in October 2001 the users expressed that it was “significantly better” than V1 as it provided among other new features, included a module for Tasking and more simultaneous users. This was a first attempt to move from the original repository database into a more operational management tool for the mine action programmes. IMSMA V2.2 was adopted by the UN on an international level as the standard for humanitarian demining information.

	===IMSMA V1===__NOEDITSECTION__		===IMSMA V1===__NOEDITSECTION__

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	IMSMA Legacy follows a highly standardised and '''linear''' workflow. The workflow is started by the Impact Survey/Level 1 Survey, which can produce mined area reports. Technical Survey/Level 2 Survey follows, which can produce minefield reports. The minefields are by a clearance which may have associated progress reports. The process is concluded with a Completion report. Other items are Accident, Victims and MRE. Task and Auxiliary data are also supported from V3.x.		IMSMA Legacy follows a highly standardised and '''linear''' workflow. The workflow is started by the Impact Survey/Level 1 Survey, which can produce mined area reports. Technical Survey/Level 2 Survey follows, which can produce minefield reports. The minefields are by a clearance which may have associated progress reports. The process is concluded with a Completion report. Other items are Accident, Victims and MRE. Task and Auxiliary data are also supported from V3.x.
	===IMSMA V3===__NOEDITSECTION__		===IMSMA V3===__NOEDITSECTION__
	IMSMA V3 was released in ~~2002~~ and ~~followed by regular updates over the next couple of years~~. It presented a complete new software architecture and each update contributed substantially with new added functionalities and greater flexibility. This was a first attempt to move from the original repository database into a more operational management tool for the mine action programmes. The task tracking tool allowed information managers to account for the work accomplished by each organisation.		IMSMA V3 was released in February 2003 and until November 2004 it was regularly updated. It presented a complete new software architecture and each update contributed substantially with new added functionalities and greater flexibility. This was a first attempt to move from the original repository database into a more operational management tool for the mine action programmes. The task tracking tool allowed information managers to account for the work accomplished by each organisation.
	In addition, IMSMA V3 ~~started embracing professional~~ database ~~platforms such as~~ Microsoft SQL Server ~~for its technical development~~. This software improved numerous aspects, from data handling being facilitated through the design of database queries, to installations into a client/server configuration, with an increased number of simultaneous users.		In addition, in IMSMA V3 the database platform was changed to Microsoft SQL Server. This software improved numerous aspects, from data handling being facilitated through the design of database queries, to installations into a client/server configuration, with an increased number of simultaneous users.

	===IMSMA V2===__NOEDITSECTION__		===IMSMA V2===__NOEDITSECTION__

Alnaucler at 12:01, 9 July 2015

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	==IMSMA Legacy==__NOEDITSECTION__		==IMSMA Legacy==__NOEDITSECTION__
	[[Glossary\|<abbr title="Information Management System for Mine Action">IMSMA</abbr>]] Legacy ~~Systems~~ refers to ~~older~~ IMSMA versions (V1.x to V3.x~~) deployed in the field before IMSMA NG~~.		[[Glossary\|<abbr title="Information Management System for Mine Action">IMSMA</abbr>]] Legacy refers to IMSMA versions V1.x to V3.x.
	Support is still being provided to installations that were performed by the GICHD, and which are currently in use ~~for field operations~~.		Support is still being provided to installations that were performed by the GICHD, and which are currently in use.
	~~New installations can only be done with~~ IMSMA ~~NG,~~ due to the ~~close dependence~~ of the Legacy ~~Systems~~ on ~~Microsoft Office Suite and Windows~~ operating systems.		We strongly encourage all countries using IMSMA Legacy to upgrade to {{IMSMANG}} due to the technical age of the application. It is not recommended to use IMSMA Legacy on other operating systems then Windows XP.
	Legacy ~~Systems requires~~ a highly standardised and linear workflow. The workflow is started by the Impact Survey ~~or other~~ Level 1 Survey, which can produce mined area reports. Technical Survey or Level 2 Survey follows. ~~This produces a minefield which is addressed~~ by a clearance which may have associated progress reports. The process is concluded with a Completion report.
			IMSMA Legacy follows a highly standardised and '''linear''' workflow. The workflow is started by the Impact Survey/Level 1 Survey, which can produce mined area reports. Technical Survey/Level 2 Survey follows, which can produce minefield reports. The minefields are by a clearance which may have associated progress reports. The process is concluded with a Completion report. Other items are Accident, Victims and MRE. Task and Auxiliary data are also supported from V3.x.
	===IMSMA V3===__NOEDITSECTION__		===IMSMA V3===__NOEDITSECTION__
	IMSMA V3 was released in 2002 and followed by regular updates over the next couple of years. It presented a complete new software architecture and each update contributed substantially with new added functionalities and greater flexibility. This was a first attempt to move from the original repository database into a more operational management tool for the mine action programmes. The task tracking tool allowed information managers to account for the work accomplished by each organisation.		IMSMA V3 was released in 2002 and followed by regular updates over the next couple of years. It presented a complete new software architecture and each update contributed substantially with new added functionalities and greater flexibility. This was a first attempt to move from the original repository database into a more operational management tool for the mine action programmes. The task tracking tool allowed information managers to account for the work accomplished by each organisation.
	In addition, IMSMA V3 started embracing professional database platforms such as Microsoft SQL Server for its technical development. This software improved numerous aspects, from data handling being facilitated through the design of database queries, to installations into a client/server configuration, with an increased number of simultaneous users.		In addition, IMSMA V3 started embracing professional database platforms such as Microsoft SQL Server for its technical development. This software improved numerous aspects, from data handling being facilitated through the design of database queries, to installations into a client/server configuration, with an increased number of simultaneous users.

			===IMSMA V2===__NOEDITSECTION__
			IMSMA V2.2 was said to be “significantly better” as it provided among others, included MRE and more simultaneous users. It was with this newly developed version that IMSMA was adopted by the UN on an international level as the standard for humanitarian demining information.

	===IMSMA V1===__NOEDITSECTION__		===IMSMA V1===__NOEDITSECTION__
	IMSMA V1 was first deployed to the field in Kosovo in 1999. Information management being one focus principle of every mine action programme, the Zurich’s Institute of Technology (ETHZ) had been mandated by the GICHD to develop a standardised software tool to help process and coordinate both data and activities related to mine action. Valuable cooperation from field users resulted in the development of a new version. IMSMA V2.2 was said to be “significantly better” as it provided among others, a plug-in to ArcVIEW allowing to view information on a map. It was with this newly developed version that IMSMA was adopted by the UN on an international level as the standard for humanitarian demining information.		IMSMA V1 was first deployed to the field in Kosovo in 1999. Information management being one focus principle of every mine action programme, the Zurich’s Institute of Technology (ETHZ) had been mandated by the GICHD to develop a standardised software tool to help process and coordinate both data and activities related to mine action. Valuable cooperation from field users resulted in the development of a new version.

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	IMSMA V3 was released in 2002 and followed by regular updates over the next couple of years. It presented a complete new software architecture and each update contributed substantially with new added functionalities and greater flexibility. This was a first attempt to move from the original repository database into a more operational management tool for the mine action programmes. The task tracking tool allowed information managers to account for the work accomplished by each organisation.		IMSMA V3 was released in 2002 and followed by regular updates over the next couple of years. It presented a complete new software architecture and each update contributed substantially with new added functionalities and greater flexibility. This was a first attempt to move from the original repository database into a more operational management tool for the mine action programmes. The task tracking tool allowed information managers to account for the work accomplished by each organisation.
	In addition, IMSMA V3 started embracing professional database platforms such as [[Microsoft SQL Server]] for its technical development. This software improved numerous aspects, from data handling being facilitated through the design of database queries, to installations into a client/server configuration, with an increased number of simultaneous users.		In addition, IMSMA V3 started embracing professional database platforms such as Microsoft SQL Server for its technical development. This software improved numerous aspects, from data handling being facilitated through the design of database queries, to installations into a client/server configuration, with an increased number of simultaneous users.

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	[[Glossary\|<abbr title="Information Management System for Mine Action">IMSMA</abbr>]] Legacy Systems refers to older IMSMA versions (V1.x to V3.x) deployed in the field before IMSMA NG.		[[Glossary\|<abbr title="Information Management System for Mine Action">IMSMA</abbr>]] Legacy Systems refers to older IMSMA versions (V1.x to V3.x) deployed in the field before IMSMA NG.
	Support is still being provided to installations that were performed by the GICHD, and which are currently in use for field operations.		Support is still being provided to installations that were performed by the GICHD, and which are currently in use for field operations.
	New installations can only be done with IMSMA NG, due to the close dependence of the Legacy Systems on Microsoft Office Suite and Windows [[operating ~~system]]s~~.		New installations can only be done with IMSMA NG, due to the close dependence of the Legacy Systems on Microsoft Office Suite and Windows operating systems.
	Legacy Systems requires a highly standardised and linear workflow. The workflow is started by the Impact Survey or other Level 1 Survey, which can produce [[mined area]] reports. Technical Survey or Level 2 Survey follows. This produces a [[minefield]] which is addressed by a [[clearance]] which may have associated [[progress ~~report]]s~~. The process is concluded with a [[Completion report]].		Legacy Systems requires a highly standardised and linear workflow. The workflow is started by the Impact Survey or other Level 1 Survey, which can produce mined area reports. Technical Survey or Level 2 Survey follows. This produces a minefield which is addressed by a clearance which may have associated progress reports. The process is concluded with a Completion report.
	===IMSMA V3===__NOEDITSECTION__		===IMSMA V3===__NOEDITSECTION__
	IMSMA V3 was released in 2002 and followed by regular updates over the next couple of years. It presented a complete new software architecture and each update contributed substantially with new added functionalities and greater flexibility. This was a first attempt to move from the original repository database into a more operational management tool for the mine action programmes. The task tracking tool allowed information managers to account for the work accomplished by each organisation.		IMSMA V3 was released in 2002 and followed by regular updates over the next couple of years. It presented a complete new software architecture and each update contributed substantially with new added functionalities and greater flexibility. This was a first attempt to move from the original repository database into a more operational management tool for the mine action programmes. The task tracking tool allowed information managers to account for the work accomplished by each organisation.
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	[[IMSMA V4]] achieved this goal in 2006. One of the key enhancements was the development and integration of a fully functional [[GIS]] component. For this work, the GICHD was honoured by the presentation of the Environmental Systems Research Institute, Inc. ([http://www.esri.com/ ESRI Inc.]), [http://www.esri.com/sag/index.html Special Achievement in GIS (SAG) award] to its IMSMA support team. The award citation reads in part ''“By embracing GIS technology, these organisations have made extraordinary contributions to our global society and set new precedents throughout the GIS community.”''		IMSMA V4 achieved this goal in 2006. One of the key enhancements was the development and integration of a fully functional GIS component. For this work, the GICHD was honoured by the presentation of the Environmental Systems Research Institute, Inc. ([http://www.esri.com/ ESRI Inc.]), [http://www.esri.com/sag/index.html Special Achievement in GIS (SAG) award] to its IMSMA support team. The award citation reads in part ''“By embracing GIS technology, these organisations have made extraordinary contributions to our global society and set new precedents throughout the GIS community.”''
	[[IMSMA V5]] released in 2007 provided another major enhancement by including an [[Using_the_Impact_Scoring_Tool_in_IMSMANG\|impact scoring tool]] and the possibility of recording [[Victim Summary Window\| victim]]s and [[Accident Summary Window\|accident]]s separately. User feedback and lessons learnt are constantly evaluated and compiled by the [http://www.gichd.org/ GICHD]. Furthermore, the GICHD close collaboration with FGM remains crucial to guarantee that we meet our users’ needs and requirements in the field.		IMSMA V5 released in 2007 provided another major enhancement by including an [[Using_the_Impact_Scoring_Tool_in_IMSMANG\|impact scoring tool]] and the possibility of recording [[Victim Summary Window\| victim]]s and [[Accident Summary Window\|accident]]s separately. User feedback and lessons learnt are constantly evaluated and compiled by the [http://www.gichd.org/ GICHD]. Furthermore, the GICHD close collaboration with FGM remains crucial to guarantee that we meet our users’ needs and requirements in the field.

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	Support is still being provided to installations that were performed by the GICHD, and which are currently in use for field operations.		Support is still being provided to installations that were performed by the GICHD, and which are currently in use for field operations.
	New installations can only be done with IMSMA NG, due to the close dependence of the Legacy Systems on Microsoft Office Suite and Windows [[operating system]]s.		New installations can only be done with IMSMA NG, due to the close dependence of the Legacy Systems on Microsoft Office Suite and Windows [[operating system]]s.
	Legacy Systems requires a highly standardised and linear [[workflow]]. The workflow is started by the Impact Survey or other Level 1 Survey, which can produce [[mined area]] reports. Technical Survey or Level 2 Survey follows. This produces a [[minefield]] which is addressed by a [[clearance]] which may have associated [[progress report]]s. The process is concluded with a [[Completion report]].		Legacy Systems requires a highly standardised and linear workflow. The workflow is started by the Impact Survey or other Level 1 Survey, which can produce [[mined area]] reports. Technical Survey or Level 2 Survey follows. This produces a [[minefield]] which is addressed by a [[clearance]] which may have associated [[progress report]]s. The process is concluded with a [[Completion report]].
	===IMSMA V3===__NOEDITSECTION__		===IMSMA V3===__NOEDITSECTION__
	[[IMSMA V3]] was released in 2002 and followed by regular updates over the next couple of years. It presented a complete new software architecture and each update contributed substantially with new added functionalities and greater flexibility. This was a first attempt to move from the original repository database into a more operational management tool for the mine action programmes. The task tracking tool allowed information managers to account for the work accomplished by each organisation.		IMSMA V3 was released in 2002 and followed by regular updates over the next couple of years. It presented a complete new software architecture and each update contributed substantially with new added functionalities and greater flexibility. This was a first attempt to move from the original repository database into a more operational management tool for the mine action programmes. The task tracking tool allowed information managers to account for the work accomplished by each organisation.
	In addition, IMSMA V3 started embracing professional database platforms such as [[Microsoft SQL Server]] for its technical development. This software improved numerous aspects, from data handling being facilitated through the design of database queries, to installations into a client/server configuration, with an increased number of simultaneous users.		In addition, IMSMA V3 started embracing professional database platforms such as [[Microsoft SQL Server]] for its technical development. This software improved numerous aspects, from data handling being facilitated through the design of database queries, to installations into a client/server configuration, with an increased number of simultaneous users.