Cloud-based GIS boosts geospatial access, scalability
12 July, 2013 by GovTechReview StaffThe public launch of a cloud-based geospatial GIS system from Esri Australia will simplify government agencies' casual access to scalable GIS services.
Victorian geospatial gift an abundance of data riches
11 July, 2013 by GovTechReview StaffGeospatial and GIS engineers have gained access to a wealth of data about Victoria after the state government released over 400 new geospatial data sets.
Postcodes no longer spatial gold standard: Brobst
09 May, 2013 by GovTechReview StaffPostcodes are inadequate for the kind of spatial and GIS detail that's necessary to support new GIS and information driven systems, a Teradata expert says.
NBN Co's GIS data doldrums
03 May, 2013 by GovTechReview StaffBuilding a nationwide broadband network isn't easy, but NBN Co is finding it even harder given the challenges of getting clean geospatial data for the task.
Democracy meets GIS
02 May, 2013 by GovTechReview StaffGovernments are getting smarter in their use of GIS and other geospatially enabled systems – but can they overcome long-running data issues to share better?
Councils big on GIS but some still struggling with business links: survey
30 April, 2013 by GovTechReview StaffA survey of Australian local governments has found that while most use GIS for specific tasks, many struggle to promote geospatial usage across the business
