CIOs, project managers, data architects, IT managers and GIS specialists will have an opportunity to understand how they can successfully incorporate geospatial information into their systems and services.
On 12 and 13 May, the ITWeb Spatially-enabled Information Services Conference will take place at The Forum, in Bryanston. It will explore the latest developments in geospatial technologies and applications and showcase the services that are leading the way in South Africa.
Ros Creamer, ITWeb events manager, says: “This is a unique conference because its focus is on both the public and private sector, so this is an opportunity for delegates to learn how geospatial technologies are being used in a wide range of different sectors.”
At this event, delegates will learn how to incorporate geospatial data with business intelligence solutions, as well as analysing the implementation of spatially-enabled data in areas such as land use planning, customer targeting and retention, disaster management, among others.
Google will provide the keynote address, and case studies will be presented from SANParks, the National Disaster Management Centre, Afrox, Rand Water, City of Ekurhuleni, the Independent Electoral Commission and the University of Cape Town.
Geospatial technologies such as Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and remote sensing have, until relatively recently, been tools that were affordable only to the largest organisations.
ITWeb says that now, however, geospatial systems have become a cost-effective option for even small businesses. With the advent of Google Earth and other Web-based geospatial solutions, the potential of spatially-enabled information is being increasingly recognised by the private and public sectors alike.
The event comes at a time when companies are recognising opportunities of GIS and its ability to help them deliver services more effectively, Creamer says.
“Geospatial technology is finding its way into every corner of the business world, and because the technology is so widespread and diverse, the spatially-enabled information services market is growing at an enormous rate. Do not miss this exciting and unique opportunity to hear from South Africa's experts in the geospatial field.”
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