An Enterprise GIS is a geographic information system that is integrated through an entire organization so that a large number of users can manage, share, and use spatial data and related information to address a variety of needs, including data creation, modification, visualization, analysis, and dissemination. In addition to providing users with GIS capabilities, Enterprise GIS is also made available to other software systems, including those dedicated to Spatial function or those that can usefully benefit from the inclusion of spatial information or processing.
Enterprise GIS evolved from its emergence in 2005 to its fruition in 2010. Most of the leading GIS vendors had components that constitute an Enterprise GIS for a long time. However, it was not until recently that efforts combined to package these capabilities together and provide an end-to-end solution. In simple terms, an Enterprise GIS should be capable of:
Enterprise GIS exhibits includes:
Enterprise GIS - an Architect's point of view Architects consider the following when designing Enterprise GIS systems:
Business Process - with location intelligence
Offerings from leading GIS vendors