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Tuesday 18 October 2005: Session 2, 3:15:00 PM
Seven Keys to a Successful Enterprise GIS
Presentation Abstract
Over the past few years, the growing use of geographic information system (GIS) technology has been phenomenal. Organizations in the public and private sectors have been adopting the technology in droves. More often that not, however, these implementations have been less than successful. Too many organizations are spending millions of dollars on data, hardware, and software but getting very little return on investment. Is the technology to blame? Are traditional organizations standing in the way of progress? Have consultants and vendors led us down a primrose path? What can be done to reverse the trend toward failure? These are questions being asked frequently throughout the GIS community. Meanwhile, in some organizations, this powerful new technology has revolutionized daily operations. Is there a common thread that successful organizations share? Fortunately, there is. In visiting and reviewing hundreds of GIS implementations, the author has seen a few common elements surface in all successful GIS operations. These elements can be defined as seven keys to success. The absence of one or more of these keys will greatly reduce the effectiveness of an enterprise-wide GIS.
Speaker Biographical Information
Scott Rutznoser : Geographic Technology Group (GTG)
Mr. Scott Rutzmoser is a Certified GIS Professional with over eight years experience using Geographic Information Systems (GIS). Scott has extensive experience implementing GIS solutions for federal, state and local governments. Prior to joining GTG Scott was the lead programmer-analyst for the City of Auburn, Alabama and played a cornerstone-role in the design, implementation, and maintenance of city-wide enterprise GIS solution that received the 2004 ESRI Special Achievement in GIS Award. While at the City of Auburn, Scott worked with the individual departments to assess their needs and was responsible for the design and implementation for numerous GIS solutions. Scott received his Master of Science in Environmental Studies from the University of Charleston, South Carolina and his Bachelor of Science in Marine Science from Kutztown University, Pennsylvania.
