Design

• Data model and database design
• System architecture design
• Application design

Once your detailed requirements specification is drawn up, the next step is design, which transforms the requirements into a set of GIS software functions. The design team uses specialized software that lets them to build a comprehensive design document directly from the requirements specification that will guide the developers throughout the development process.

The design activity also includes a data model and design, and, for customers with specific implementation requirements, a system architecture design that provides the basis for hardware and software planning and acquisition to support planned GIS operations.

Deliverables

Deliverables at this phase typically include

• Data model and database design
• Data acquisition and migration plan
• Design for any required applications
• System architecture design, if required

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• Project services
• Implementation Services

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