2006 West Virginia
GIS Forum
Objectives
1) Centralize all infrastructure responsibilities.
2) Select common (standard) hardware, software
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and service providers.
Implement virtual office concepts to enhance
mobility and productivity.
Develop a strategic approach to web portal
delivery.
Develop a common disaster recovery plan.
Centralize development, maintenance and
support of common business applications
Revamp the technology procurement
process.
Expected Results
Reduced Costs
Improved Customer Satisfaction
Increased System and Network Reliability
Enhanced end-user mobility
Reduced Risks
State’s vision for GIS
 Not in scope of current consolidation
plans
 Support a strong GIS Coordination
Organization
 Report status of key initiatives and
priorities to the Office of Technology
GIS Coordination Organization
 Promote data sharing across all levels of
government and private segments
 More promotion, communication and
education of state and local leaders on
the value of GIS
 Coordinate and prioritize GIS initiatives
to avoid duplications and maximize the
spend. Report to the OOT on a regular
basis.
GIS Coordination Organization
 Collect once and share
 Establish key contacts in each county
and surrounding states
 Continue to pursue standardization
within the GIS environment
 Stay abreast of current technologies and
advancements in the field
 Build alliances with colleges and
universities.
Criticality of GIS
 Improve emergency response
 Assist in definition of jurisdiction
boundaries
 Enhance simulation abilities
 Enhance disaster preparedness and
mitigation procedures
 Assist in the identification of critical
infrastructure
Questions