Better decisions with better information: The promise of GIS
Quality decisions have always depended on quality information. In today's increasingly complex utility environment, ever more information must be evaluated to lead to those decisions. Today, information systems managers have learned to get more out of already available information through technological improvement sin computer systems. These specialists are harnessing the power of computers to provide decisionmakers with the kinds of information necessary to make better decisions and provide better service through sophisticated information technologies, including geographic information systems (GIS). Also known as automated mapping/facilities management/geographic information systems (AM/FM/GIS), these technologies use the power of computing to bring order and efficiency to spatial, land-based information and services. For regulators and utility decisionmakers alike, the opportunities for improved decisionmaking that flow from GIS justify devoting careful consideration to implementing the technology. However, the increasingly complex and rapidly evolving utility industries are no place for the technologically challenged. Those who are not familiar with and ready to address the issues involved in information systems reengineering would do well to seek out greater understanding and education.
- OSTI ID:
- 5331852
- Journal Information:
- Fortnightly; (United States), Journal Name: Fortnightly; (United States) Vol. 131:20; ISSN FRTNE8
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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