In today's digital age, information has become a valuable asset that can be leveraged to drive innovation, economic growth, and social progress. The concept of "free infoassets" refers to the idea of making information freely available, accessible, and usable by anyone, without restrictions or barriers. This paper explores the concept of free infoassets, its benefits, and the implications of making information freely available.
❌ – Cannot modify asset attributes, add new assets, or run hydraulic/condition models (core paid features). ❌ Limited reporting – Advanced reports (risk, CAPI, lifecycle cost) are locked. ❌ Outdated interface – The free viewer often looks like early 2010s software; not modern or intuitive. ❌ Export restrictions – May limit exporting to CSV/PDF, blocking integration with other tools. ❌ Water/sewer focus – Not suitable for buildings, roads, or non-pipe assets. ❌ Hidden costs – To do anything practical beyond viewing, you need the paid version (expensive, typically $3k–$10k+ per user). free infoasset
Download only if you already use InfoAsset Manager paid version and need a free viewer for non-editing staff. Otherwise, try QGIS with the QWater or SewerCAT plugins for a truly free and editable asset management experience. In today's digital age, information has become a
: Consolidate data from GIS, hydraulic models, and maintenance systems (CMMS) into one "source of truth". ❌ – Cannot modify asset attributes, add new
While the concept of free infoassets has many benefits, there are also challenges and limitations to consider, including:
: Track an asset from its initial acquisition through surveys (like CCTV inspections) to its eventual disposal.