Abstract

Cloud GIS or Geo-Enabled Cloud?
Track: Architecture, Engineering, and Construction
Authors: Steven Eglinton

Using the case study of a major London construction project, now using ArcGIS Online; I will discuss the implications of emergent Cloud-based GIS and interfaces that allow non-GIS professionals to create, maintain and share controlled geo-information and what the ramification of these technologies are for current and future GIS Professionals. Critically, I will discuss why I believe Business Process Management (BPM), NOT technology, should lead geospatial and wider Information Management (IM) practices.
Also discussed:
. Changes in ICT and GIS happen so fast, so what opportunities do these bring for further Business Process integration? Is there a risk we are missing opportunities?
. I will discuss the steps towards a 'Geo-Enabled' enterprise and how it is critical that business drivers lead any 'Information Management strategy' and GIS strategy.
. How can offering like 'ArcGIS Online of Organisations' and 'Portal for ArcGIS' be 'game changers' for current GIS enterprise solutions?