Enterprise GIS Framework

An enterprise GIS is the framework for improved business workflows since it applies the geographic approach to relate legacy and new information for better decision making; greater efficiency with money, time, and resources; and more effective communication.

• Scalable, extensible, reliable, and secure
• Open, interoperable, and standards based
• Capable of being effectively integrated within the enterprise
• May be complex to implement—Requires significant planning and support
• Delivers a high return on investment

An enterprise GIS enables organizations to share maps and data among users and across departments, from a single user to thousands of users, while conforming to the organization's existing systems and environments.

Enterprise architecture strategies are changing as operations look for ways to improve access and data sharing with other organizations and to integrate GIS with other centrally managed business operations.

Case Studies

• Field Enterprise Asset Management for City of San Diego—A portable mapcentric application streamlines the workflow.
• City of San Diego, California, Takes Enterprise Management to the Field—Implementing an integrated ESRI/SAP system.
• City of Mesa—Enterprise GIS makes it easier for employees to access the spatial information they need to do their jobs efficiently and make sound decisions.
• Enterprise-Level Web-Based GIS for Multiple Bases and Map Services—The Air Force Reserve Command (AFRC) maintains a GIO and GeoBase system to serve the GIS and geospatial needs of its directorates. [PDF]

What's Next?

Find out how to Achieve Your Business Objectives with enterprise GIS.