Put a Face on the Issue: Part 1
To put a face on it is to make something seem more real or easier to understand or make something human. Let’s honor the people who served our country, paying a price that was either small, big or ultimate.
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6 Steps to Becoming a Smart Community
Government is often individually compartmentalizing their activity and data, but agencies don’t always have an end game in mind. In other words, they are fixing pieces, but not looking at the whole picture. GIS is the foundational piece that can connect the aspects of your smart community and help you topple silos, think holistically and… Read more »
The Missing Link: Data
What’s at the heart of solving some of our nation’s biggest issues like poverty, homelessness and drug addiction? The answer lies in data.
Using GIS to Tackle Fraud and Abuse
Each year, government agencies lose billions of dollars due to fraud, waste and abuse. Government agencies tasked with fraud prevention are increasingly turning to geographic information system (GIS) platforms — utilizing maps, geo-enrichment and sophisticated data analytics — to tackle fraud, accurately identify patterns and problem areas and improve organizational efficiency.
How to Improve Your Winter Maintenance Strategy
If you work for a state or local government, you probably know how hard it is to plan for winter. Esri, a leading GIS company, might have a solution.
3 Ways GIS Is Changing How We Respond to Hurricanes
In one of the costliest hurricane seasons ever for the mainland United States, GIS mapping has emerged as a potentially life-saving tool.
Have You Mastered Open Data?
The current open data movement came about approximately seven years ago. The impetus came from individuals wanting more transparency, accountability and a fuel for apps for the betterment of all mankind. So how are we doing?
How to Succeed in GIS Without Really Trying
Balancing best practices in management with strong IT practices are a must. Here are some guidelines to live by.
6 Lessons From Working Alongside a Successful Entrepreneur
These six lessons from this entrepreneur are great tips to help you navigate your career.
Why Governments Are Still Struggling With the Opioid Crisis
Tens of thousands of U.S. citizens die from opioid overdoses every year. That’s why governments are using GIS solutions to combat the opioid epidemic with better-visualized data.