The Heart of Smart Communities: Location
Geographic information system (GIS) software can help create smart communities by capturing, storing, managing and presenting geographic data.
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What Makes Your Community a Smart One?
The biggest developments in the smart communities movement is shifting from the idea of a single application to a series of interrelated technologies.
Outside of the Bright Lights, Los Angeles County Pioneers Novel Assessor-as-a-Service Idea
The L.A. County Office of the Assessor began an “Assessor-as-a-Service” program designed to help smaller counties’ assessor’s offices get to the cloud.
Tempe CIO ‘De-Geeks’ Digital Equity, Geolocators & IT Hiring
Under the direction of CIO Mark Wittenburg, Tempe, Arizona’s IT department has spent the last year promoting innovation while excelling at the basics.
The Science of Where in Smart States
Smart states understand that smart is a journey, not a destination, and with GIS technology they can solve current challenges.
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.
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.
Why Resilient Communities Must Use GIS
A geographic information system (GIS) is a critical part of building resilience. Resilience is the actions that state and local governments can take now to minimize the inevitable impact of shocks and stresses for the community and accelerate the response for when those stresses occur.
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.