Enterprise GIS

Ironically, the map, the most visible portion of Geographic Information Systems (GIS), is a minor component to an Enterprise GIS.  It is the strategy, the data architecture, and the application integration that enable an enterprise approach to leveraging location-based information.

Once a niche toolset focused on cartography, GIS is now evolving into a sophisticated information technology platform. As such, it is dependent on all of the best practices needed for any systems application. Even Keel Strategies can assist your adoption or upgrade of this technology with its experience in the following areas:

Successful use of GIS requires a clear understanding of your organizations' strategy and operations. What are the location related elements of the operations?  What questions can GIS data answer?  How can GIS analysis enhance decision making?  Understanding this potential will allow your organization to best leverage the power of GIS.

Download our white paper, A Maturity Model for Enterprise GIS, to gain further insight into how your organization may evolve further to support your enterprise.  Even Keel Strategies consultants are available to conduct an initial assessment to assist you with this journey.