SPGS

Metadata Extraction and Indexing Services

Metadata Extraction and Indexing Services

Metadata Extraction and Indexing Services

At SPgS, we specialize in transforming unstructured data into logically connected, structured, and retrievable information. With years of experience, we have successfully processed millions of documents using a combination of partial automation and manual processes. Our stringent quality assurance (QA) protocols ensure a high level of accuracy for all processed content.

While various automation tools exist for metadata extraction and indexing, true quality can only be assured through thorough manual verification. A single error in crucial content can yield unexpected results across an entire project. Studies indicate that automated processes can suffer from reduced accuracy, particularly when the quality of source documents is poor. However, in SPgS’s methodology, we maintain an exceptional accuracy rate between 99.95% and 100%, regardless of the source data quality. If you require assistance in capturing data from documents or drawings with precision, the SPgS team is here to help.

Our Services in Action

We have successfully executed metadata extraction and indexing projects for notable clients, including Saudi Aramco, Bahrain Petroleum, the Bank of Japan, and the University of California. Our capabilities include processing large volumes of unstructured data—such as documents, drawings, lists, and datasheets—with high accuracy and short turnaround times. We are adept at handling multiple data formats as inputs.

A significant challenge for many organizations is the high percentage of unstructured information, which can lead to time-consuming validation and retrieval processes. This inefficiency often hampers emergency response capabilities, impacting overall safety.

During our metadata extraction and indexing services, our engineers meticulously review each drawing or document, manually capturing and validating all project-specific data per client requirements. When some data may be incomplete, our engineers utilize their expertise to interpret and infer the missing information based on project legends or other related content.

SPgS employs project-specific, in-house developed data validation applications to analyze and validate the captured data. Our services provide a rapid, accurate, and cost-effective solution for managing unstructured content, enabling users to establish links, extract insights, and impose structure on previously unmanageable documents and drawings.

Customized Output for Clients

We prepare indexed outputs tailored to our clients’ templates, ensuring that the indexed data is ready for immediate integration into their systems.

For EPCs (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction firms), SPgS supports the management of vast amounts of unstructured information during revamp projects. Our indexing services allow EPCs to swiftly organize information into structured handover packages, complete with tag-to-document cross-references, fulfilling data handover guidelines required by owner-operators.

Advantages of SPgS’s Metadata Extraction and Indexing Services

  • Cost Efficiency: Clients incur no capital investment for extraction software or license renewals; expenses are limited to the number of documents processed.
  • Rapid Document Management: Quickly capture, organize, and link documents and information.
  • Intelligent Extraction: Identify masters and eliminate duplicates or outdated revisions, extracting intelligence even from image files and PDFs.
  • Enhanced Accuracy: Correct document relationships and identify missing reference files, significantly reducing the time and effort needed to locate and validate engineering documents.
  • Hidden Content Discovery: Uncover valuable information that may otherwise remain hidden.
  • Safety and Compliance: Improve safety and regulatory compliance by providing timely access to essential information, thus reducing travel costs and hazards associated with on-site inspections.