GIS-Pro & NWGIS 2015

Deploying Mobile Solutions
Monday, October 19, 2015, 8:30 AM-5:00 PM
Instructors: Tripp Corbin, GISP & Keri Brennan, GISP

Description: One way to meet demands for providing superior service levels and operational efficiencies under tightening budget constraints is to leverage new technology that places GIS data in the hands of field crews. This allows for improved management and better maintenance of work processes to properly appraise infrastructure assets and to meet service request response times. This workshop is designed to provide local government managers with practical guidelines for building an effective mobile GIS program across multiple departments.

Specific topics include:

• Practical guidelines for building a mobile GIS
• Business drivers for moving GIS technology and data into the field
• Alternative strategies for implementing GIS-based field solutions
• Overcoming obstacles to automating field processes
• Steps in the mobility implementation process

Learning Objectives:

• Attendees will come away from this workshop with a working knowledge of the benefits and resources needed to deploy different mobile solutions within their organization
• Gain better understanding of supporting technologies including mobile platforms, communications and GPS
• Be introduced to different methods for deploying mobile solutions
• Be introduced to different supporting architectures for supporting mobile deployments  
• Understand the guidelines needed to build a mobile GIS
• Understand the obstacles of implementing a mobile solution and practical ways to overcome these.
  

Intended Audience: Supervisors and managers responsible for public works operations. GIS and IT department managers interested in mobilizing user applications and Mobile GIS project managers.

Requirements:

Cost: Free with conference registration; $195 for workshop only