The Role of GIS in Emergency Management

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Ross Prizzia

The primary government agency for disaster response in the State of Hawaii is the Oahu Civil Defense Agency (OCDA), a department in the City and County of Honolulu. The Mayor acts as the CEO of OCDA and has the power to declare ... More »

GIS: Wonder Tool for Collaboration and Sustainability

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Tammy Esteves

On a recent episode of the hit TV show 24, the lead character and shows hero, Jack Bauer, used geographical information systems (GIS) to thwart a trap designed to kill FBI agents. He took a graphic image of a building and overla... More »

Advanced Collaboration Techniques for More Effective Management

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Greg Nuyens

Advanced 3D collaboration technologies are being used by government agencies to enhance training, operations center management, and research and development. These new solutions deliver greater value with fewer resources and hel... More »