Thinking about GIS: Geographic Information System Planning for ManagersESRI, Inc., 2007 - 238 pages Thinking About GIS, Third Edition, details a planning model developed for designing data and technology systems that will meet an organization’s specific needs, whether it’s an enterprise-wide GIS or a single-shop launch. Developed from decades of consulting experience globally and his popular GIS seminars worldwide, Roger Tomlinson's book helps bridge the communication gap between those with and those without technological expertise. |
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