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GIS: A Computing Perspective
This aims to make the computing principles underlying geographic databases understandable and accessible to current and potential users of such systems. It overviews database system philosophy; describes database concepts eg storage, retrieval, architecture, conceptual modelling, and database querying.It then focuses on the characteristics of GIS, spatial data and spatial databases, concluding with a discussion of current/future research trends.
392 pages, Paperback
First published October 30, 1995
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May 15, 2023GIS in business intelligence: Benefits and Future
Geographic Information Systems (GIS) have become an integral part of business intelligence and decision making in many organizations. This second edition of "GIS: A Computing Perspective" provides a comprehensive overview of how GIS technology and computing science have enabled powerful geospatial analytics capabilities.
The book highlights how GIS can be used to gain actionable insights from location-based data. By leveraging GIS, organizations can visualize geospatial data, identify patterns and relationships, and develop predictive models. This allows businesses to optimize operations, target marketing campaigns, and make data-driven decisions.
Overall, this book is a valuable resource for understanding the key role of computing and technology in GIS. For businesses looking to gain a competitive advantage, GIS offers a wealth of benefits for better understanding customers, optimizing business performance, and navigating digital transformation. The future of GIS in business intelligence is bright, and this book provides perspective on the technologies and trends shaping this future.
Geographic Information Systems (GIS) have become an integral part of business intelligence and decision making in many organizations. This second edition of "GIS: A Computing Perspective" provides a comprehensive overview of how GIS technology and computing science have enabled powerful geospatial analytics capabilities.
The book highlights how GIS can be used to gain actionable insights from location-based data. By leveraging GIS, organizations can visualize geospatial data, identify patterns and relationships, and develop predictive models. This allows businesses to optimize operations, target marketing campaigns, and make data-driven decisions.
Overall, this book is a valuable resource for understanding the key role of computing and technology in GIS. For businesses looking to gain a competitive advantage, GIS offers a wealth of benefits for better understanding customers, optimizing business performance, and navigating digital transformation. The future of GIS in business intelligence is bright, and this book provides perspective on the technologies and trends shaping this future.
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