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GIS Mapping in Africa T
echnology has made a significant impact in the surveying world. Geographic information systems (GIS) are a sophisticated form of mapping software that enables users to visually display input data associated with a designated project. GIS helps users create interactive smart maps that visualize spatial information and help make better and wiser business decisions that are important for the organization of work. GIS benefits organizations of all sizes and in almost every industry. In fact, there is a growing interest of the economic and strategic value of GIS of more standardsbased technology and a greater awareness of the benefits demonstrated by the GIS users. Sometimes you can’t read your data and visualize it at the same time. GIS is the right solution to help you achieve that ultimate goal, and communicate something raw data isn’t able to do. “GIS is critical to the functioning of almost every aspect of society, from governments to private companies to NGOs. It allows one to see and plan and manage anything in its real-world spatial context,” says Gavin Fleming, Joint MD at Kartoza. On the other hand, according to Geomaps Africa Executive Chairman, Hon. Lenny Kivuti, With Geographic Information System (GIS) as one of the information systems, there is increasing demand for geospatial information and tools, which has brought GIS into the daily lives of people. GIS is critical to various organizations and businesses today and the use of geospatial technology tools is widening
due to their capability to improve development and planning of nations. Various GIS applications have been providing the frameworks and processes for enabling achievement of sustainable development goals across the world. With over 36 years of experience in GIS industry, Geomaps Africa has proven the value of geospatial data in achieving growth and digital transformation.
Geomaps Aerial Photography and LiDAR Mapping Resources
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January-February issue l 2021
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