The complete guide to choosing and using GIS in business

Over the last few years, Geographical Information Systems (GIS) have become less expensive and easier to use, and the tremendous potential of GIS to boost business productivity is finally being realized. Incorporating the latest developments in GIS technology and applications, this book explores what GIS has to offer companies in many different areas of industry today and how it can be successfully integrated into existing business operations.

Building on the success of its predecessor, this Second Edition...

* A useful summary of the findings of a project researching the use of information communication technologies (ICTs) for development

* Includes a functional best practice framework--who should do what, and when--and suggestions for further research

* Features a review of the literature and illustrates lessons learned through the example of a case study of a project in Peru


This paper summarizes the findings from a research project conducted by ITDG and Cranfield School of Management (Bedford, U.K.) into using ICTs (like the Internet or mobile telephony)...