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.
Posts Tagged: GIS
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 »
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.
The Latest in Economic Development: Why We’ll All Win
Amazon’s HQ2 bid might be the biggest economic development event in a generation. Here’s where you can win in all of this.
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.
Let’s Talk About Taking Tech to the Homeless
How can communities come together and address the growing crises of homelessness? Technology and GIS may be helpful ways to start.
Observations From an Armchair Hurricane Responder
We will never halt the commentary of armchair catastrophe pundits, but we sure can lessen the number of claims they make, by taking advantage of the best in class tools that digital transformation offers.
Remembering 9/11 Through the Eyes of Hurricanes Harvey and Irma
Lessons learned from 9/11 for disasters like Hurricane Harvey and Irma.