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Defining
Your Needs
The
first step in implementing an enterprise-wide mapping
system is to assist companies in defining its internal
operational mapping needs. A GIS needs assessment answers
the following mission-critical question
Mission
Critical Questions
 Where
are we now with regard to using mapping data?
Where
do we need to go?
What
do we need to do to get there?
A
Needs Assessment Addresses:
Evaluation
Evaluating the content, accuracy and adequacy of existing
data sets and maps across departments;
Data
Identification
Identifying data needs in relation to work function
requirements;
Data
Requirements
Determining data set and mapping requirements for implementation
in GIS;
User
Identification
Defining how potential users will use the GIS;·
Identifying potential GIS applications for each department;
Staff
& Training
Identifying staff training issues related to implementation;
Improvements
Identifying areas for potential process improvements and
data sharing
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The
Benefits
The specific benefits resulting from using GIS are wide-ranging.
Properly constructed, an enterprise-wide GIS can support:
Analysis
of Mapping Data
By adding a visual component to spatial mapping data,
GIS involves the integration of many varying layers of
information. This integration then allows in-depth engineering
analysis of the data by showing the relationship between
the various layers. The presentation and analysis is repeatable
and allows the retention of supporting data, so that the
analysis can be viewed as reliable.
Decision
making
Executives, engineers and other decision-makers can
use GIS to gather and present relevant information for
issues on which decisions must be made. Unlike traditional
information systems, GIS allows the graphic presentation
of data and provides reliable data for making sound decisions.
Return
on Investment
GIS can return value for the investment in the system.
This may take the form of reduced review time, sustainable
decisions, and the successful analysis which reveals alternative
solutions to area problems. Increases in data management
efficiency usually leads to improved productivity and
new products and services.
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