How Utah County Used GIS to Help Ensure a Smooth Election

The second-largest county in Utah, Utah County, transformed its outdated election processes into a location-enabled system suited for modern-day elections.

The Essential Role of Location in Public Health Preparedness

We can all recognize that the role geography plays in executing an effective public health response is critical. Understanding how to apply location-based thinking enhances preparedness and response efforts.

Detroit Uses GIS to Map Out Highways in the Sky

Operational efficiency is one of the four technology tenets of a smart community. It takes many forms, but it essentially involves developing new ways of working that enable agencies to optimize the management and performance of internal operations and constituent services. New workflows can reduce the cost of and time it takes to deliver existingRead… Read more »

A Pennsylvania County Makes Quicker Work of Property Assessments

Assessing property values in Crawford County, in rural northwestern Pennsylvania, is always a challenge, with only three assessors on staff to cover 51 municipalities.

AWS Partner Network Delivers Innovative Solutions for Frontline Workers

The AWS partner network supports frontline workers with technology that enables tracking of health care resources, analyzes utilization of resources and more.

Onondaga County Uses GIS and Imagery to Reap Savings

Onondaga County, N.Y., Water Authority began using drone technology to inspect its water tanks, and gathered more information faster and saved costs.

Horry County Mitigates Beach Erosion Costs With GIS Imagery

When Hurricane Matthew hit Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, it dumped 10 to 17 inches of rain and generated a storm surge that reached levels not seen since Hurricane Hugo in 1989.