Holy Grail of GIS – Cities Utilize GeoBlade Vantage Points to Move their GIS to the Enterprise

GOLDSBORO, N.C. – Like most cities, Clayton, NC and Chesterfield, MO had acquired the technology to assist departments in conducting their core job duties.  They had invested in GIS and a leading ERP system (New World).  However, in both cases they were not getting the full return on their investments.  Challenges arose.  Integration of their ERP with GIS was needed.  Data to feed their ERP derived from GIS layers such as parcels and address points was critical.  Staff knew that they needed to have enterprise-wide adoption of GIS and needed to view their ERP data via GIS.
To solve this problem, both organizations have acquired GeoBlade Vantage Points from nationally renowned GIS integrator, Geographic Technologies Group.  GB Vantage Points include a parcel and address synchronization tool (PAST) that utilizes GIS to populate and normalize data within the New World ERP.  Additionally, the GB Vantage Points toolset was implemented to move GIS to the enterprise.  The application enables all staff within the organization to view all of their GIS data in conjunction with data from their existing IT investments.  Curt Hinton, President of Geographic Technologies Group points out; “GeoBlade Vantage Points leverages the power of ArcGIS Server from Esri to allow organizations to reach the GIS Holy Grail.  That is, to enable their entire organization to utilize GIS as a portal to all data (not just GIS data).  So often organizations have the various components but just don’t have the tools to tie it all together.  We are pleased to be working with Clayton and Chesterfield on GIS enablement and integration.”
For more information on GeoBlade Vantage Points call Curtis Hinton at 919-344-2169.
About Geographic Technologies Group, Inc. (GTG)
GTG is a full-service local government GIS consulting company offering specialized experience in the planning, design, implementation, and procurement of geo-technologies.  GTG has unmatched technical GIS capabilities, demonstrated successes, international experience, and a reputation for successfully implementing the right solutions. GTG develops GIS products that spatially enable various enterprise solutions and integrates an organization's IT investment via a common interface. GTG also offers stand alone products for land management, public safety, public access, touch screen technology, and utilities.
GTG has more than 700 clients located throughout North America and Europe and serves all levels of government as well as the private sector. To support our clients, GTG maintains four offices located across the United States: Headquarters in North Carolina, and regional offices in Texas, Florida, and Ohio.
Additional information may be obtained by contacting Geographic Technologies Group, Inc. at 888-757-4222 or you can access our website at www.geotg.com.