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ALSO CALLED: GPS Software, Geographic Information Systems Software, Mapping Software, Spatial Information Management Software, Digital Mapping Software, and Geospatial Information Management Software
DEFINITION: A GIS (geographic information system) enables you to envision the geographic aspects of a body of data. Basically, it lets you query or analyze a database and receive the results in the form of some kind of map. Since many kinds of data have important geographic aspects, a GIS can have many uses: weather forecasting, sales analysis, population forecasting, and land use planning, to name  … 
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Recent Vendor Reports on GIS Software
Business Value Analysis of Autodesk Topobase in Utilities
sponsored by Autodesk
WHITE PAPER: This study details the business benefits of using Topobase within utilities, and it also outlines industry trends that drive utilities toward integrated information management platforms like Topobase.
Posted: 19 Nov 2008 | Published: 19 Nov 2008
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LA Water System Goes Digital
sponsored by Autodesk
CASE STUDY: Learn how the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power, the United States' largest municipal utility, uses Autodesk software solutions to complete work faster, reduce data errors, and accept and deliver city data in its native format.
Posted: 14 Nov 2008 | Published: 14 Nov 2008
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Autodesk Solutions for Engineering & GIS Professionals
sponsored by Autodesk
WEBCAST: Everyone who uses AutoCAD® for infrastructure design and management should view this on-demand webcast to learn about AutoCAD® Map 3D 2009 software.
Posted: 16 Sep 2008 | Premiered: Available On Demand
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Property Tax Troubles in Communications and Utilities: An Up-Close Look at the Challenges Facing These Sectors and Location Intelligence Innovation Available to Assist
sponsored by Pitney Bowes Group 1 Software
WHITE PAPER: This white paper addresses current inefficiencies in the assignment of communication carrier and utilities taxes at the state and local level. It also discusses their negative economic impact on these industries as a whole.
Posted: 03 Sep 2008 | Published: 03 Sep 2008
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Integration Acceleration: Orange County Seamlessly Integrates CAD Design and Geospatial Data
sponsored by Autodesk
CASE STUDY: By using Autodesk Map 3D to streamline CAD design and geospatial data management, the OCSD has been able to save a signi?cant amount of time on key processes and also improves accuracy of asset data, which helps it to serve customers better.
Posted: 24 Jul 2008 | Published: 01 Jan 2006
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Data Integration Improves Productivity
sponsored by Autodesk
CASE STUDY: With AutoCAD Map 3Dsoftware and AutoCAD® Raster Design, York Region delivers detailed maps with integrated data from multiple departments.
Posted: 24 Jul 2008 | Published: 01 Jul 2008
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Save Time with Hydrant Maintenance Plan from Autodesk CAD and GIS
sponsored by Autodesk
WEBCAST: Join Autodesk and Waterworld for this short informational webcast that to learn how to quickly save time and be more efficient in planning for maintenance.
Posted: 24 Jul 2008 | Premiered: Available On Demand
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Is Tacoma City Your Destiny?
sponsored by Autodesk
WEBCAST: Check out our interactive map and learn how Tacoma Public Works would respond in any situation-from the mundane to an emergency-now that they can freely access their data.
Posted: 24 Jul 2008 | Premiered: Available On Demand
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Seamless Design and GIS Integration
sponsored by Autodesk
CASE STUDY: With Autodesk Map 3D and Oracle Spatial forming the core of its GIS, Tacoma's efforts have met with spectacular-and award-winning-success.
Posted: 24 Jul 2008 | Published: 01 Jan 2005
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AUTOCAD® Map 3D: Orange County Sanitation District
sponsored by Autodesk
WEBCAST: Autodesk Map 3D software is the leading platform for creating and editing spatial data. It delivers practical mapping functionality to engineers and geospatial professionals for integrating CAD and GIS information.
Posted: 24 Jul 2008 | Premiered: Available On Demand
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Autodesk MapGuide®: Tacoma Public Works Department
sponsored by Autodesk
WEBCAST: Learn how the Public Works Department of the City of Tacoma, Washington utilize Autodesk Geospatial to perform an array of time saving tasks that increase their bottom line.
Posted: 24 Jul 2008 | Premiered: Available On Demand
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Autodesk Solutions for Utilities
sponsored by Autodesk
WEBCAST: In this on-demand webcast (first presented at the Autodesk Virtual Tour Event in June 2008) Alan Saunders and Pete Southwood will show you how AutoCAD® Map 3D is a better AutoCAD for utilities with tools that help you clean up and classify data ...
Posted: 24 Jul 2008 | Premiered: Available On Demand
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How Time Warner Cable Increased Sales Using Location Intelligence
sponsored by MapInfo Corporation
CASE STUDY: Pitney Bowes MapInfo® location intelligence solutions enable Time Warner Cable to more quickly and accurately identify new customers and increase sales.
Posted: 08 Apr 2008 | Published: 01 Apr 2008
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OptiMap™
sponsored by Corda Technologies
DATA SHEET: OptiMap is a high-performance server based mapping solution that integrates dynamic data in a geographic format for display in a web browser.
Posted: 13 Apr 2005 | Published: 11 Apr 2005
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ClearFlite
sponsored by BAE Systems
PRODUCT LITERATURE: ClearFlite software application allows users to identify and collect vertical obstructions in and around airfields using stereo imagery.
Posted: 18 Nov 2003 | Published: 01 Apr 2003
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SOCET SET: Precision Mapping Software
sponsored by BAE Systems
BROCHURE: SOCET SET is a precision mapping software that enables mapmakers and photogrammetrists to geo-position images with an unparalleled degree of accuracy.
Posted: 18 Nov 2003 | Published: 01 Apr 2003
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GIS SOFTWARE DEFINITION (continued): …  a few.

In a GIS, geographic information is described explicitly in terms of geographic coordinates (latitude and longitude or some national grid coordinates) or implicitly in terms of a street address, postal code, or forest stand identifier. A geographic information system contains the ability to translate implicit geographic data (such as a street address) into an explicit map location. GIS developers sometimes obtain the map data from public sources or companies that specialize in collecting and organizing geographic information. The process of converting implicit geographic data into … 
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