Your AMDS services partner

Trusted services to deliver your AMDS Implementation

The Datastack offers tailored implementation services to support New Zealand Road Controlling Authorities in adopting the Asset Management Data Standard (AMDS).

Established in 2017 and powered by two decades of industry experience with RAMM and asset information management, The Datastack will be your trusted advisor and technical partner throughout your AMDS implementation journey.

What is the Asset Management Data Standard (AMDS) project all about?

The Asset Management Data Standard (AMDS) is a national sector-wide initiative to improve and enhance the management of road infrastructure data.

Developed by Waka Kotahi NZTA to standardise the collection, management, and utilisation of road asset information, AMDS creates a consistent and unified language, and common data framework, for all land transport assets managed by Road Controlling Authorities (RCAs) throughout Aotearoa.

The Datastack's services are designed to provide comprehensive support to RCAs, ensuring a smooth transition to the AMDS framework and keeping you fully informed throughout the implementation project.

Read this article on The Datastack’s TalkData blog to quickly learn about the Asset Management Data Standard.

Leading implementation support

The Datastack will provide you with comprehensive end-to-end support designed to alleviate the stress around the AMDS implementation and ensure a smooth transition for your RAMM database and asset data. A principal professional will work with you through every step, helping you successfully navigate the implementation requirements and demystifying any technical jargon along the way.

Pre-Implementation Stage

Starting with a detailed planning exercise, we establish foundational steps and timelines tailored to your needs.

Our Current State Analysis involves a thorough review of your existing asset data and system integrations, using standardised templates to ensure nothing is overlooked.

We then conduct a Change Impact Assessment, analyzing the potential impacts and preparing strategies to address them as you transition to AMDS.

Throughout the process, we focus on Communications and Engagement Planning to keep all stakeholders well-informed and prepared for the changes ahead, ensuring everyone is aligned and ‘in the know;’ of the new standard.

Implementation Stage

As the project moves into the implementation stage, our detailed Data Mapping and Triage service will align your existing data to the new standard, ensuring a seamless data transition.

We will work with you through the User Acceptance Testing process, which is undertaken to verify the migrated data’s compatibility with the standard and your existing RAMM processes, ensuring everything functions as intended.

Throughout the implementation journey, we maintain robust Communications and Engagement with all stakeholders, ensuring they are informed and involved, fostering a collaborative environment for successful change management.

Post Implementation Stage

Upon completion of the AMDS implementation, our services extend into crucial post-implementation activities to ensure ongoing success and improvement.

We'll work with you through a detailed Data Quality Assessment to evaluate your data's accuracy and quality, to help you ensure it meets the high standards required for effective asset management.

The learnings and outcomes will be built into a refined and easy-to-digest Data Improvement Plan to help guide you through your post-implementation data improvement journey.

The Project Close Out report marks the end of the successfully implemented standard and provides valuable insights to support your downstream AMDS-compliant work and activities.

Why you should work with The Datastack

Choosing the right service provider for your AMDS Implementation is essential to achieving a successful project outcome and ensuring you receive the right support at the right price.

Here are some compelling reasons to work with The Datastack on your AMDS implementation project.

  • The Datastack has experience working in multiple AMDS Implementation projects, including as the implementation lead for an RCA in the role of Project Manager and Technical Delivery Partner.

    The Datastack will successfully guide you through your implementation, backed by this valuable practical experience.

  • With The Datastack as your trusted advisor throughout the implementation project, you will have a principal professional with two decades of experience, working with you to achieve successful project outcomes.

    Unlike with larger firms where the project delivery might be spread across a wide team of rotating personnel, by choosing The Datastack, you will have consistency and continuity throughout as a single principal professional will be working with you on every step of the project.

  • Managing project costs and the need for cost-effective solutions is important to all projects, and your AMDS Implementation is no exception.

    With The Datastack’s lean operational model, you will get competitive pricing for the delivery of this project without compromising on the quality of service you will receive.

  • Working with The Datastack as a smaller consultancy means you will have quick decision-making outcomes and greater flexibility during the project's delivery.

    This ensures that together, we can quickly adapt to any challenges or decisions that may arise, meaning you get fast and efficient outcomes to support the project's success.

Choose just the help you need…

Right-size the approach for your implementation, and choose from a range of support packages that will deliver to you the trusted support you need, when you need it.

Project Management Services Only

Leverage our expert project management services, which are specifically tailored for your AMDS implementation.

This will ensure your project is efficiently run and successfully delivered, allowing you to focus on core operations without the hassle of managing the complexities of the implementation.

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Project Management and Technical
Delivery Services

Experience the convenience and efficiency of our comprehensive AMDS service package, which combines expert project management services with our custom-designed technical delivery for your AMDS implementation.

This all-in-one solution ensures a seamless transition to the AMDS environment, allowing you to achieve optimal results with minimal disruption to your operations.

Navigate your AMDS project with ease and confidence, with The Datastack as your trusted advisor by your side every step of the way.

Technical Delivery Support Only

Our technical delivery services for AMDS implementation, are designed to expertly handle the data mapping process to transform your existing datasets into the AMDS environment.

This support package will do the heavy lifting for you with the data mapping process.

We will also collaboratively walk you through all the key decisions, giving you the insights and information you need when you need them.

Let’s work together;

Please note that availability for AMDS projects is limited. The current indicative availability is as follows:

2024: Fully booked (no spaces available)
2025: Very limited spaces
2026: Open for bookings

The Datastack's services are designed to provide you with comprehensive support to help ensure a smooth transition to the AMDS framework. We have limited spaces available for our AMDS Implementation services and are currently taking bookings for 2025 (we are already booked out for 2024).

Fill in the form below today and lets’s have a chat about your implementation project.