ABSTRACT

Studies have shown that the use of geographic information systems (GIS) may generate a benefit/cost ratio in the range of 3-8. The results have been the more efficient use of resources for providing services in areas such as communications, rescue and emergency services, utilities and defence. Using digital map data in combination with new techniques can make major savings. For example, human resource requirements can be decreased and logistics may be improved.

Earlier studies have also given clear indications that the impact on society of better access to (geographic) information can contribute to creating competitive advantages and increased growth of the Swedish economy.

In this study the main objects have been to analyse the driving forces behind the decisions to use geographic information technology and to investigate the characteristics of good GIS implementation processes. What do the drivers look like? How do they work and what could be done to initiate and stimulate the driving forces? These questions were raised to five Swedish or Nordic companies - Korsnäs Skog and Stora Enso Skog (forest companies), Telia and Telenor (telecommunications companies) and The Stockholm County Council (health and medical care organisation).

Katarina Lindgren and Christer Lindgren have been responsible for the study, commissioned by the Swedish Development Council for Land Information (ULI) and sponsored by The Knowledge Foundation (KK-stiftelsen).

Författare: Katarina Lindgren & Christer Lindgren, Eken och Arken
Pris exkl. moms: ULIs medlemspris: 100 kr, Ordinarie pris: 200 kr.
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