Faced with a significant projected increase in the number of children within its borough, Westminster City Council used GIS to help it visualise the likely future demand for school places over a 20-year period. The insight that it gained helped it to plan strategically and locate three new schools in priority areas.
Read MoreMitsui Sumitomo Insurance Underwriting at Lloyd’s Limited (MSIG) has used GIS to create a dynamic online atlas of hundreds of potential hazards that could impact insured properties and businesses around the world. The solution gives the company’s underwriters clear insight into the locations of possible disasters, enabling them to manage exposure to risk more effectively and plan for the future with added confidence.
Read MoreIt’s tough, isn't it? Economic growth remains slow; public spending is constrained; and consumer confidence is damaged. But let’s face it, these are facts not excuses. Trading conditions may be difficult, but, with a little creativity and advanced technology, organisations are nonetheless confronting the economic realities and boosting their business performance by making sustainable and significant improvements to their operational efficiency.
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