Essential Information for GIS Practitioners

Best Practices

Integrating Geography With Information Technology

You will find abundant evidence of the important contributions that GIS technology can make toward improving our quality of life and supporting more analytical decision making.

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Case Studies

The following is just a sampling of the recent articles and case studies.

• Developing a Plan for a Successful GIS
• ESRI Expands Support for Data Interoperability and Standards
• ArcGIS 9 Enhancements Promote Productivity [PDF-2.1 MB]