Geospatial Revolution: Episode 4
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Geospatial Revolution: Episode 3
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Geospatial Revolution: Episode 2
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Save the Data – Stop Transparency Cutbacks
Some of the most important technology programs that keep Washington accountable are in danger of being eliminated. Read more
The Geographic Inequalities of Broadband in Indiana
Indiana is participating in the National Broadband Program as a multi-year, multi-agency effort to map areas in the state that are currently served by the state’s 170+ broadband providers. The results from this will be integrated into a national broadband availability map, and will provide a solid foundation for future broadband deployment efforts at the state and national level.
“Broadband access supports our economy, attracts businesses, and enables Indiana to be globally competitive. It improves the quality of life for Hoosiers through better communication and learning,” says Jim Sparks Indiana Geographic Information Officer regarding Indiana’s participation. Read more
Top 10 Sectors Using GIS in Indiana
Mapping departments within local and state government, education, non-profits and private industry use geographic information systems map data every day. In a 2008 survey of the Economic Benefits of the IndianaMap, 312 respondents told how they use GIS. Here are the top ten use-areas among the public and private sector—
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Geospatial Revolution: Episode One
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OpenStreetMap – Project Haiti
We all followed the crisis that unfolded following the 2010 Haiti earthquake, many of us chose to donate money, a few were flown out and deployed as part of the relief effort. But what practical impact can many have without being there in Haiti itself? Well, during this crisis a remarkable story unfolded; of how people around the world could virtually collaborate and contribute to the on-the-ground operations. Read more
IT Is Suffocating GIS
In an article “Why Geo Will Embrace The Cloud in 2010” in Direction Magazine, Brian Timoney of the The Timoney Group looks at the emerging cloud computing arena and poises the question, fad or not? Putting that question aside for the moment, part of Brian’s article really struck a chord with me – “IT is suffocating GIS.” As a former statewide GIS coordinator, I’ve seen all too many enthusiastic GIS professionals sucked down this path. Brian articulates something rarely discussed – issues like burn-out in the long since changed role of GIS managers. Are we properly preparing GIS professionals for this aspect of their GIS career? Here is an excerpt of Brian’s article: Read more
Allen sits out statewide digital map
by Ron Shawgo, The Journal Gazette Read the Full Story Here
A plan that officials say could save lives and improve economic development, disaster response, transportation, water quality and natural resources is receiving near statewide support – but not from Allen County.Read the Full Story
