February 2018CIOAPPLICATIONS.COM6FEBRUARY - 2018GISSPECIALCopyright © 2018 ValleyMedia, Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or part of any text, photography or illustrations without written permission from the publisher is prohibited. The publisher assumes no responsibility for unsolicited manuscripts, photographs or illustrations. Views and opinions expressed in this publication are not necessarily those of the magazine and accordingly, no liability is assumed by the publisher thereof.Volume 03 - 03Published by ValleyMedia, Inc. To subscribe to CIO ApplicationsVisit www.cioapplications.com Graphics & ArtJohn ConnorDeclan ColeJohn GouthamSalesAlison Samuelsalison@cioapplications.comMailing Address:ValleyMedia, Inc.44790 S. Grimmer Blvd Suite 202, Fremont, CA 94538T:510.330.5172EditorialTrends and Techniques of GIS Joe PhillipManaging Editoreditor@cioapplications.comJoe PhillipFollowing the Google map when the Uber driver drops us to the correct destination, we thank the driver with a smile but never thank the system that has helped him to end his trip successfully. Well, we respond to what we see and also adjust ourselves with the technological progression happening around us. Among these new age technologies that are helping to make every impossible possible, GIS (Geographic Information System) is playing a very important role in capturing, storing, managing and analyzing all kinds of spatial or geographical data. With its specialty of analyzing spatial location by integrating different kinds of data, this system also organizes layers of information to make it visible by using 3D scenes and maps. Most of the organizations, offering virtual solutions, are embracing GIS to perform analysis, communicate, share information and solve several difficult problems happening across the globe. By integrating geographic science with tools for understanding and collaboration, GIS mitigates issues relating to geography. This helps in reaching common goals and gains actionable intelligence from different kinds of data. In a way, GIS is the big support system that helps with the weather, climate, location, and other updates related to all kinds of geographical data. However, GIS is a system that combines people and methods with geospatial tools and software enabling spatial analysis, information displaying in map or graphical form and also managing huge data bases.With this latest issue of CIO Applications, we bring you the Top 25 GIS Solution Providers 2018. This edition brings you the valuable insights from the industry experts which will help you with your future endeavors.Share your thoughts with us.Managing EditorJoe PhillipAssistant Managing EditorSaheli Roy ChowdhuriSenior WritersClara MathewLeah JaneRoyce D'SouzaEditorial StaffBen JacksonDaniel HolmesEzra BenjaminJames SmithNaomi DaleAmitav Haldipur*Some of the Insights are based on the interviews with respective CIOs and CXOs to our editorial staff
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