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Project #3051

Building a Business Case for Geospatial Information Technology: A Practitioner's Guide to Financial and Strategic Analysis

$173,990
Completed
Principal Investigator
Dave
DiSera
Research Manager
Ms. Jennifer I Warner
Contractor
EMA, Inc.
Intelligent Water Systems
Utility Management
Final Report

Abstract

Develops and documents a formal methodology for the preparation of the business case, including return on investment, for use of geographic information technology (GIT) within water, wastewater, and (possibly) gas and electric utilities. Includes a literature search, case studies, and the development of a benefit analysis workbook to assist other utilities in building their business case for GIT. Includes a CD-ROM. Research partner: GITA. Published in 2007.