EQuIS Helios

AI-Powered EQuIS Environmental & Geotechnical Knowledge Management Portal

EQuIS™ Helios is the newest addition to the EQuIS ecosystem. It offers a comprehensive knowledge management portal combining AI-powered data handling and search capabilities with strong privacy and security features. It centralizes various data repositories to streamline information management and access.
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Easy Loading of Data Files

Select and load files with the built-in Explorer or drag and drop up to 8TBs of files to Azure Box services.

Automated File Processing

Helios writes to Microsoft Azure Blob Storage, extracts metadata, and indexes files using Azure AI Services.

Document Summarization

Helios automatically summarizes files as part of the same Azure AI processing for quick understanding of content and context.

Identification of PII and Profanity

Helios identifies Personal Identifiable Information (PII) and profanity within data files; Flagged files are set aside for review to maintain crucial privacy standards and ensure a professional environment.

Central Storage and Microsoft AI Search Capability

Helios is a central hub for storing and searching data and documents from multiple repositories. Helios uses Microsoft Azure AI Services to review and create summaries of the data and files and for the extract of data along with built-in Optical Character Recognition (OCR).

Advanced Security Features

Helios ensures only authorized users can search and access documents in their permissioned repositories, maintaining data confidentiality and integrity.

Central Data Hub

Helios can be a staging platform or long-term repository – Hosting every project document in one place.

Data Sources

Helios manages many types of information important for rapid insight into environmental and geotechnical programs.

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Discover how EQuIS Helios knowledge management portals leverage Microsoft Azure AI to break down data silos, enhance the accessibility and searchability of your data assets, keep data secure, and safeguard sensitive information.

Data Sheet

EQuIS Helios: Unlock the Value of Unstructured Data

EQuIS Helios transforms how you manage unstructured data—such as PDFs, photos, and videos—by replacing the traditional EQuIS Schema DT file approach. Instead of embedding files in a rigid structure, Helios stores them in Azure Blob Storage and uses Microsoft Azure AI Services to automatically process, analyze, and extract insights from the content. With a simple drag-and-drop interface, you can upload hundreds of files and terabytes of data. Helios then summarizes, indexes, and extracts metadata—completing in minutes or hours what used to take days or even weeks. This streamlined, AI-powered workflow empowers you to securely manage, access, and gain insights from your unstructured data faster and more effectively than ever before. Unlock the power of your unstructured environmental and geotechnical data with the AI-powered EQuIS Helios.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is EQuIS Helios?
EQuIS Helios is a comprehensive environmental and geotechnical knowledge management portal combining AI-powered data handling and search capabilities with strong privacy and security features. EQuIS Helios is a versatile choice for streamlining information management and access. 
Does EQuIS Helios integrate with other databases and other potential data sources?
EQuIS Helios is optimized for files and documents stored in Azure Blob Storage. Helios may utilize other data sources that are generally available for Azure AI Search (see https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/AZURE/search/search-data-sources-gallery#ga), which include: Azure Blob Storage, Azure Data Lake Storage Gen2, Azure Cosmos DB, Azure SQL Database, and Azure Table Storage. Additional data sources may be supported in the future. 
What is the level of integration of EQuIS Helios with the EQuIS Schema?
These are both functional applications in the EQuIS stack where data and documents can be processed and stored.  In this initial release they will not talk to each other directly.  In the future they will be integrated in more functional ways. 
What tools does EQuIS Helios provide for document management?
EQuIS Helios provides a quick and reliable way to load and extract meta data, summarize document content, and index it to make it searchable. This provides quick understanding of large documents.
How does EQuIS Helios enhance search efficiency?

EQuIS Helios utilizes Microsoft Azure AI Services to improve efficiency in processing and accessing data and documents.

What is the extent of the AI component?
EQuIS Helios utilizes multiple Microsoft Azure AI services including: 

NOTE: Not all Azure AI Services are available in all Azure regions, so EQuIS Helios will be available in limited regions (and may or may not be deployed in the same Azure regions as EQuIS Enterprise). 

What if my organization does not allow AI tools?
EarthSoft and Microsoft both have a strong commitment to data ownership, data privacy, and data confidentiality. EQuIS Helios stores each client’s data in separate containers and indexes. For details related to data processing and data security within Azure AI services, please visit the following links:
 
  • Azure AI Search:

 

  • Azure AI Language:

 

  • Azure AI Document Intelligence
Can EQuIS Helios help with data privacy and security?
Yes! EQuIS Helios identifies personal identifiable information (PII) and profanity within documents to maintain privacy standards and ensures that only authorized users can access specific repositories, maintaining data confidentiality and integrity. 
How does it work?
  1. Load data files into Helios:  
  2. Option 1 – Use the built-in Explorer to locate and flag or drag and drop files.   
  3. Option 2 – Microsoft ships Azure Data Box with return shipping instructions where files can be located, and use drag and drop to load. 
  4. Files are indexed and metadata extracted (searchable at this point). 
  5. Extract tabular data for use elsewhere; for example, the EQuIS Schema or reporting. 
  6. Optional: Establish file folder structure for familiar browsing and navigation. 
Can any data format be loaded into Helios?
Files of any format can be loaded into EQuIS Helios and downloaded by users with appropriate permissions. Indexing, summarization, and data extraction are limited to file formats supported by relevant Azure AI Services and typically include PDF, Microsoft Office formats, HTML, text, and standard image formats (via OCR). 
Can Helios scan documents for data to load into EQuIS data tables?
Yes, Helios uses Optical Character Recognition (OCR) technology to scan data from documents to load into EQuIS data tables. 
Can I choose what to load into the EQuIS Schema?
Yes, you choose what data to load into EQuIS Schemas using EQuIS Link, move the content elsewhere, or leave it.
Helios requires Microsoft Entra ID authentication, but my organization does not use Microsoft Entra ID authentication. How can I use Helios?
Please reach out to us to discuss your specific organizational requirements.    

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