BIS Consulting offers a full range of GIS consulting services to support organizations and local government entities. Our team has more than 40 years of combined experience in the design, development and implementation of GIS services. Our GIS services include:
- GIS Needs Assessment and Planning
- Paper Map Migration & Digital Data Conversion
- GIS Maintenance
- Enterprise Systems Design and Integration
- Web & Mobile Application Development
- Document Scanning & Archiving
- Technical Support
- GIS Training
Example map that displays the integration of GIS data and appraisal information.
GIS Needs Assessment and Implementation Planning
A needs assessment is the first major step in implementing a successful GIS within an organization. BIS Consulting will conduct comprehensive assessments of software, hardware, data, staffing, and management requirements for your project. This information helps our clients gain an in-depth perspective on the value of implementing GIS solutions that address their administrative, financial, and operational needs.
Required GIS functionality – For a given organization, certain functions will be required, such as the standard operations of spatial analysis functions, query and display such as routing, overlay analysis, buffering, and possibly advanced analysis requiring special programming.
Necessary GIS data – Many agencies use data that has a spatial component. Some hard copy maps or tabular data sets have a spatial identifier such as addresses and zip codes or X-Y values (latitude-longitude, state plane coordinates, or other coordinate systems). A needs assessment will identify how this information will be used by GIS applications.
Customized GIS Applications – In evaluating the responsibilities and workflow within an organization, certain tasks are identified that can be done more efficiently or effectively in a GIS. These tasks will form the basis of GIS applications. We can determine if your organization will benefit from a custom application.
Paper Map Migration & Digital Data Conversion
At BIS Consulting, we have a team of dedicated GIS technicians performing map creation and maintenance operations. We specialize in converting paper maps into GIS. The process begins by analyzing your needs are and recommending a list of possible solutions to fit your organization. We then gather a variety of source documents such as deeds, plats or digital data and begin converting this information into GIS layers which accurately align to an aerial image. This data then goes through a quality assurance process where we make sure your data meets our standards before the final deliverable.
GIS Maintenance
Protect your GIS investment by ensuring your data is accurately maintained and updated. We can offer a solution to ensure your GIS is always current and accurate. Our team specializes in maintaining all the layers that appraisal districts and city offices utilize.
Enterprise Systems Design and Integration
Many organizations integrate their GIS with third-party applications and mission critical databases. BIS Consulting integrates GIS data in multiple systems seamlessly using Data Integration, System Integration, or Service Oriented Architecture (SOA). Our team has the database and business intelligence skills integrate these custom integrated solutions for your organization.
Web & Mobile Application Development
Our team specializes in developing Internet GIS and web-enabled database applications, as well as database-driven web sites that provide clients with the ability to manage resources and leverage information. We have proven experience developing web-based applications using tools such as JSP, ASP, .NET, ColdFusion, XML, XSL, HTML, DHTML, AJAX, Adobe Flex, MS Silverlight and Java.
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Enterprise GIS Implementation
Enterprise GIS implementation projects typically involve data conversion/migration, applications development, database design and development, user and administrator’s training, and technical support. Our proven processes ensure your organization realizes the business benefits of reducing redundant data entry, improving the accuracy and completeness of data, and providing data efficiently to those who need it.
Document Scanning & Archiving
Our scanning and conversion services for drawings include blueprints, mylars and drawings up to 44″. We can help your organization archive existing hard copy maps and store the files digitally for easy access.
Technical Support
The GIS and IT functions are interrelated. We can help you with the assessment, purchase, and implementation of any computer software, hardware, or GIS software. We can also help by providing you with on-site technical support at an affordable hourly rate. We are here to answer any question you may have.
GIS Training
Classes can be held where you want them, when you need them, and custom tailored to your requirements. Classes are structured to allow the students to immediately apply what they have learned with lectures followed by hands-on exercises. Our GIS instructors have extensive teaching experience and work in their fields providing practical as well as customized classes for ESRI® products. They can customize to meet your particular needs.
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