Chipping Away at a $1.6 Trillion Problem With GIS
The government needs a way to understand the complex interactions between its citizens and the environment. This is where GIS comes in.
Posts Tagged: GIS
Innovator Profile: Maryland Geographic Information Officer Julia Fischer
Under the leadership of Geographic Information Officer (GIO) Julia Fischer, Maryland has used GIS as the basis for many exciting, constituent-focused projects.
These Counties Respond to Disaster With One Common Tool: GIS
Three county leaders explained how they’ve responded to various disasters with the assistance of geographic information system (GIS) technology.
In San Diego, Augmented Reality and GIS Go Hand in Hand
The city government of San Diego serves 1.4 million residents by using GIS as a core technology. The city adopted GIS 30 years ago.
In a City of Change, Las Vegas IT Director Finds Common Ground
When Michael Sherwood, Director of Technology and Innovation for Las Vegas, assumed his role about three years ago, he was tasked with improving the city’s outlook for the future.
How to Modernize GIS in the Cloud
An agency’s decision to move to cloud can be complicated if an agency doesn’t quite understand the implications of cloud on everyday operations.
Leveraging GIS as an Integrator to Produce Mission Outcomes
Over the years, geographic information systems (GIS) have matured to central enterprise business systems in most government agencies.
Overcoming Homelessness With GIS
Geographic information system (GIS) technology captures, organizes and analyzes geographic data for public servants trying to improve their communities.
How GIS Can Catalyze Emerging Technologies
How can government agencies work smarter? For one, they can use geographic information systems (GIS) to increase effectiveness and management and go further by combining GIS with the Internet of Things (IoT).
Altering the Course of Disease Surveillance: Connecting Cause and Effect to Location
The latest advancements in GIS technology have made the work of disease surveillance efforts even more comprehensive and effective. Here’s how.