Staying ahead of virus outbreaks with GIS Maps
Virus transmitting mosquitos can breed in a teaspoon of standing water. Data-rich maps and GIS software allow countries to stay one step ahead.
For county-level vector control officials, staying … more
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Crime tracking and ensuring personal safety with GIS Maps.
A long-running question is what we can do to feel, and be safer on the streets in our daily lives. Crime fears are real, but luckily, so are the opportunities to address and overcome them, with … more
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Making open data meaningful.
Over the past few years, we've seen more and more governments embrace the open data movement. Until recently, that has simply meant making authoritative government data available online for public … more
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Creating Healthier Populations with GIS Maps.
For years, providers have used GIS software to map disease outbreaks and monitor the effectiveness of interventions. Now, with the push for accountable care, it’s proving to be a valuable tool … more
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Emergency Response Mapping with Business Mapper.
The generic GIS and mapping software capabilities of Business Mapper are numerous and varied. There is a focus on how this versatility makes it possible for even small communities to model their … more
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Mapping Roads in the Philippines with GIS.
Even as smartphone mapping apps have become ubiquitous, many Filipinos still rely on paper maps issued by the countries transportation departments. After all, paper maps don’t disappear when … more
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Emerging opportunities and reasons to invest in GIS technology.
Whenever there is a severe snowstorm, flood, typhoon, fire, earthquake or other natural disaster anywhere in the world, government agencies and emergency services need to send a range of rescue … more
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Health Communities with GIS Maps
Health and Well-being in communities is a key topic around the world.
This focus, as well as a commitment to a more integrated community healthcare system, requires a better understanding of the … more
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Uses for GIS in Health Care. (BM-153)
Uses for GIS in Health Care
There is a lot of talk about Big Data and what it means. Geographic Information Systems is a perfect platform for taking advantage of this data. A great deal of … more
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Customer or Account Audits (BM-142)
A Customer mapping excercise in Luzon.
Why doing a survey of your customers is a good practice.
The following are some of the benefits associated with customer surveys;
Transitioning or … more