Abstract
Getting to Yes in Tough Financial Times
Track: Benefits of GIS
Author(s): Bruce Miller
During these difficult ecomonical times, agencies are looking for ways to work more efficiently and have to do more for less. It is during these times, that IT budgets including GIS are reduced. However, it is times like these that GIS can prove to be an invaluable tool in helping agencies meet their goals. This paper discusses how GIS can be used to help agencies be more efficient, how GIS can be implemented in any budget scenario , and what can be done to justify GIS investments . Examples of case studies ranging from small projects to enterprise GIS programs are referenced. The session concludes with tips on how to present GIS initiatives to decision makers that result in approved projects.
Bruce Miller
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