Pointerra

Pointerra3D: Transforming Utility Operations Through Digital Twin Intelligence
Pointerra empowers electric utilities to build safer, more resilient networks by fundamentally transforming how they manage infrastructure, mitigate operational risk, and respond to changing conditions. At the center of this transformation is Pointerra3D, a cloud-native digital twin platform designed to unify lidar, imagery, BIM/CAD, and GIS datasets into a single, ultra-fast browser-based environment capable of scaling from individual assets to entire service territories. By eliminating traditional workflow bottlenecks and enabling enterprise-wide insights, Pointerra3D delivers measurable improvements in safety, reliability, and operational efficiency.

Proven Outcomes at Utility Scale
Leading US utilities rely on Pointerra3D to accelerate key programs and derive greater value from their geospatial data. A major US utility demonstrates the platform’s impact across storm response, grid hardening, and backlog reduction:

• Storm Response: Automated damage assessments using post-event lidar enabled rapid, feeder-level reporting and dispatched field crews 60% faster than traditional methods.
• Grid Hardening: Automated pole loading analysis reduced engineering time from 20 minutes per pole to 2 minutes, enabling analysis of more than 65,000 poles to guide hardening and resilience initiatives.
• Backlog Elimination: Systematic analysis of 600,000+ poles uncovered 66,000 double poles and 9,000 with remaining third-party attachments, compressing what would have been a multi-year remediation program into just six months.

These results highlight Pointerra3D’s unmatched ability to process massive datasets in the cloud while producing actionable intelligence that directly improves operational outcomes.

Utility-Specific Applications
Pointerra3D supports a broad range of mission-critical utility programs:

Vegetation Management
The platform’s vegetation analytics automate encroachment detection, tree classification, and growth modeling across transmission and distribution networks. Individual tree segmentation and predictive growth analysis enable utilities to optimize trimming cycles, reduce vegetation-related outages, and improve regulatory compliance.

Poles & Wires Analytics
Pointerra3D automatically extracts detailed asset attributes such as pole dimensions, conductor sag, attachment points, clearances and flags potential violations. Automated pole loading supports large-scale grid hardening efforts, and accelerates engineering to enhance system integrity and third-party oversight.

Storm Response & Resilience
During extreme weather events, utilities can rapidly assess damage using post-storm aerial lidar or imagery. Pointerra3D enables immediate triage, resource coordination, and restoration planning. Historical data supports trend analyses and predictive models that identify assets most vulnerable to future events.
Asset Inspection & Compliance
Virtual inspections powered by digital twins can reduce field labor by 60–70%. Automated conformance checks verify construction against engineering design, while condition assessments and heat maps help prioritize high-risk assets and streamline maintenance scheduling.

Enterprise Integration & Scalability
Pointerra3D integrates seamlessly into existing enterprise ecosystems via REST APIs, supporting platforms such as Esri ArcGIS, Maximo, SAP, and other utility systems of record. Its Master Model capability ensures that digital twins remain dynamic, continuously updated, and historically contextualized as new survey data is ingested.

The platform’s cloud-native architecture removes traditional constraints associated with desktop-bound GIS and CAD tools. Pointerra processes statewide lidar programs in hours, not weeks, while handling complex coordinate systems and projection environments common in utility operations. Secure, two-factor authenticated share links simplify collaboration with contractors, partners, and regulators.

Competitive Differentiation
Traditional utility workflows rely on a patchwork of desktop software, slow data transfers, and disconnected systems. Pointerra3D stands apart by offering:

• Immediate Access: A browser-based environment with no installations or IT rollout
• Universal Data Support: Side-by-side streaming of lidar, imagery, BIM/CAD, 3D meshes, GIS vectors, and GPS-based video
• Enterprise-Scale Performance: Cloud compute that effortlessly handles utility-wide datasets
• Real-Time Collaboration: All stakeholders—internal or external—working from the same live dataset

This unified approach eliminates versioning issues, accelerates project cycles, and reduces IT overhead.

Security & Reliability
Pointerra3D is architected to meet the rigorous cybersecurity and reliability standards of critical infrastructure operators. Built on AWS, it employs MFA, SSO, OAuth, and routine penetration testing to protect data integrity and access. With nearly five years of near-perfect uptime, the platform delivers reliability essential for mission-critical operations.

Industry Leadership & Ongoing Innovation
Pointerra supports utilities, transportation agencies, mining operations, and government entities across six continents. 2025 platform innovations such as in-browser BIM/CAD rendering, native DWG/DGN support, massive vector streaming, photogrammetric processing, and automated mesh clash detection continue to reinforce the company’s technological leadership.

As utilities accelerate grid modernization, electrification, and resilience programs, Pointerra3D provides the digital infrastructure necessary for data-driven operational excellence. By replacing slow, fractured workflows with a cloud-based enterprise common data environment, Pointerra enables utilities to enhance safety, reliability, and service quality across their networks.

A Complete Digital Twin Platform: CORE + ANALYTICS + ANSWERS
Pointerra3D delivers an integrated suite of capabilities that collectively support the full lifecycle of utility asset management.

CORE Platform
The CORE platform enables utilities to ingest, process, store, visualize, and share digital twins, at unprecedented scale, directly in a web browser. With patented streaming technology and 99.996% uptime since 2019, CORE eliminates the need for heavy desktop software or specialized hardware. Built on AWS with MFA, SSO, and OAuth, it provides enterprise security and seamless accessibility. CORE’s ability to handle multi-terabyte datasets in real time sets the foundation for reliable, scalable digital twin operations.

ANALYTICS Engine
Pointerra’s ANALYTICS engine introduces advanced machine learning purpose-built for utility workflows. These capabilities include:

• Automated feature extraction and classification for poles, wires, vegetation, and structures
• Change detection to identify new attachments, damage, or compliance issues
• Conformance validation against engineering standards
• AI-driven risk quantification

In 2025, enhancements include utility-scale poles & wires analytics, advanced tree segmentation, unified viewing of point clouds and 3D models, photogrammetric processing, and in-browser BIM filtering. This enables utilities to transform raw spatial data into structured, standardized asset intelligence.

ANSWERS Dashboard
ANSWERS provides predictive insights, business intelligence tools, and role-specific views that convert analytics results into practical actions. Executives gain clear operational dashboards, while field teams receive work orders and prioritization guidance—creating a seamless bridge between data and decision-making.