FME Around the World: Tackling data challenges in the Americas

From city planning to environmental protection, organizations across the Americas rely on FME to tackle real-world challenges and enhance their operations. Whether automating workflows, improving data accessibility, or streamlining processes, FME transforms complex problems into actionable solutions.   

With a strong network of trusted partners, FME empowers organizations to maximize the value of all their data. Our partners play a crucial role in these advancements, bringing industry expertise and innovation to the table. 

Driving Efficiency

From North America to South America, institutions are using FME to tackle challenges across industries. Whether it’s optimizing water conservation in Florida, streamlining growth management in Canada, or improving sugarcane field monitoring in Brazil, FME is driving efficiency and innovation across the Northern Hemisphere.

• Advancing Water Conservation 

Pinellas County is tackling water waste head-on, addressing a growing challenge in Florida. Aging infrastructure and rising demand made leak detection and resource management complex. With FME, the county automated workflows, improved real-time leak detection, and enhanced water conservation.

• Supporting Growth Management 

With its population set to double by the end of 2025, East Gwillimbury faced growth challenges and inefficiencies from manual data processes. Partnering with Consortech, the town used FME to automate workflows, enhance decision-making, and streamline data integration.

• Improving Parcel Data

Newton County modernized its Tax Assessor parcel data management by replacing a complex eight-step process with a single automated FME workflow. The new system improves data accuracy with built-in validation and quality control, ensuring reliable information for better problem solvingand essential services.

• Real-Time Winter Parking Updates 

To keep residents informed on snow removal zones, the City of Sainte-Thérèse partnered with Consortech to create a public parking map. Using FME Flow, they automated daily updates, generating both an interactive web map for real-time access and a static PDF for records, with email alerts sent to key personnel.

FME from North to South

Across South America, FME is driving innovation—from optimizing agriculture in Brazil to integrating AI for smarter data processing. 

• Optimizing Sugarcane Field Monitoring in Brazil

Pedra Agroindustrial used FME to process UAV imagery, enabling early detection of planting failures. This automation resulted in boosted crop yields and saved costs associated with manual inspections.

• Transforming Text into Spatial Data with AI

Solutial recently published a blog post about integrating ChatGPT with FME to automate text-to-spatial data conversion. This AI-powered process improves efficiency, saving time and resources for data-driven organizations.

Transforming Operations Across the U.S

Beyond what our partners are achieving, customers across the U.S. are leveraging FME to streamline operations, enhance decision-making, and maximize the value of their data.

Here are some recent stories showcasing FME’s impact:

• Advancing Community Care : Racker automated payroll and billing with FME, reducing administrative costs and increasing efficiency in service delivery.

• Strengthening 9-1-1 Services : Shelby County ensures faster emergency response with FME, improving accuracy and reducing delays in 9-1-1 operations.

• Revolutionizing Transportation Data :Caltrans uses FME to modernize California’s transportation infrastructure, streamlining data management and improving safety.

• Enhancing Transit Operations :CapMetro automated real-time transit updates with FME, improving reliability and reducing operational costs.

Explore More Resources

Looking for more ways to engage with FME and its global network of partners? Check out these resources:

• Live Training and Certification: From beginner to advanced, learn the skills you need to make the most of FME.
• FME Webinars: Discover best practices and applications for FME in both foundational and advanced contexts.
• Local and Virtual Events: Join the FME community at partner-hosted user conferences, local events, and networking sessions.
• FME Accelerator: Get a quick introduction to FME’s capabilities with this free, interactive workshop offered in multiple languages.
• Find a Partner: Wherever you are, an FME partner lives where you live and speaks your language, ready to help you bring your data projects to life.