Department of Commerce -  Census Bureau

Case Study: Intellisoft Technologies Supports The Census Bureau's Data Access and Dissemination System (DADS) Program

Duration of the Project: 2014 -2018

Background

The Census Bureau plays a crucial role in supporting the economic and political foundations of the United States by providing essential demographic and economic data. The Data Access and Dissemination System (DADS) Program is pivotal in this mission, serving as the primary provider of dissemination services via the Internet for the Census Bureau. DADS is also a significant provider of tabulation services, ensuring that official demographic and economic information is accurately disseminated to the public.

Objectives

The DADS Program aims to:

1. Efficient Data Dissemination: Provide reliable and timely access to demographic and economic information through various online platforms.

2. Comprehensive Tabulation Services: Aggregate data collected from surveys and censuses into summarized statistical data that is suitable for public release.

3. Flexible Data Output: Ensure data is available in multiple formats to meet diverse user needs, including CD-ROM, DVD, FTP, and PDF.

Intellisoft Technologies’ Role

Intellisoft Technologies played a critical role in supporting the DADS Program by leveraging advanced data search customization technologies. Their contributions included:

1. Data Search Customization Using Oracle Endeca and Elasticsearch

   • Implemented Oracle Endeca and Elasticsearch technologies to enhance the data search capabilities of the DADS Program.

   • Customized search functionalities to provide efficient and accurate retrieval of interim results and outputs for other areas of the Census Bureau.

2. Support for Multiple Data Formats

   • Developed solutions to process and release data in various media and formats, including CD-ROM, DVD, FTP, and PDF for printed publications.

   • Ensured that data dissemination could meet the needs of different stakeholders by providing flexible and accessible output options.

3. Tabulation Services

   • Supported activities related to aggregating data collected from individual responses to surveys and censuses.

   • Provided summarized statistical data suitable for public release, ensuring accuracy and reliability.

Results

The partnership between Intellisoft Technologies and the DADS Program yielded significant benefits:

• Enhanced Data Search Capabilities: The implementation of Oracle Endeca and Elasticsearch improved the efficiency and accuracy of data searches, allowing users to quickly find the information they needed.

• Flexible Data Dissemination: The ability to release data in multiple formats ensured that the Census Bureau could meet the diverse needs of its stakeholders, enhancing accessibility and usability.

• Accurate and Reliable Tabulation: Intellisoft’s support in tabulation services ensured that data collected from surveys and censuses were accurately aggregated and summarized, maintaining the integrity of the information released to the public.

Conclusion

Intellisoft Technologies played a pivotal role in enhancing the capabilities of the Census Bureau's Data Access and Dissemination System (DADS) Program. By providing advanced data search customization, supporting multiple data formats, and ensuring accurate tabulation services, Intellisoft helped the DADS Program fulfill its mission of disseminating critical demographic and economic information. This case study highlights the importance of leveraging advanced technologies and flexible solutions to support essential government functions.

Key Takeaways

• Advanced Technology Integration: Implementing technologies like Oracle Endeca and Elasticsearch can significantly enhance data search capabilities.

• Flexible Data Dissemination: Providing data in multiple formats ensures accessibility and meets diverse user needs.

• Accurate Data Aggregation: Supporting accurate and reliable tabulation services is crucial for maintaining the integrity of public data releases.

The collaboration between Intellisoft Technologies and the Census Bureau’s DADS Program demonstrates the impact of strategic technology integration in improving government data services.