Intergraph's Geospatial Data Management Solutions Replace Traditional Desktop GIS in the City of Fort Saskatchewan, Canada, to Improve Local Government Operations.HUNTSVILLE, Ala. -- Web-based solutions maximize user access and simplify geospatial data maintenance Intergraph (NASDAQ NASDAQ in full National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations U.S. market for over-the-counter securities. Established in 1971 by the National Association of Securities Dealers (NASD), NASDAQ is an automated quotation system that reports on : INGR) Mapping and Geospatial Solutions today announced the City of Fort Saskatchewan, Alberta Fort Saskatchewan is a city of 14,957 (2006 census) located km ( mi) northeast of downtown Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. The two city's boundaries touch across the North Saskatchewan River. History In 1875, under the command of Inspector W.D. , Canada, has replaced its traditional desktop GIS with new Web systems based on Intergraph's geospatial data management solutions. Fort Saskatchewan has built new Web tools, iMAP and webMap, that spatially enable core business functions and provide residents with access to city information, thus improving the city's operating efficiency and quality of service. Clayton Kittlitz, GIS Analyst, City of Fort Saskatchewan, commented on the transition to Web-based mapping. "We were pleased to find a solution that matched our needs for geospatial data access and management both internally via our intranet and externally to clients and residents over the Internet. Intergraph's solution lets us maximize user access with a simplified user interface while also simplifying data maintenance operations for our staff." The city's intranet mapping tool, iMAP, gives staff traditional desktop geospatial functionality using an Internet browser See Web browser. . This allows city staff to streamline daily workflows, such as designing, building and maintaining public infrastructure; property valuation and tax assessment; permitting and licensing; and emergency preparedness and response. The new interactive Internet mapping tool, webMap, gives visitors to the city's Web site (http://www.fortsask.ca) spatial content tools to locate information by address searches or by simply clicking on a section of a map. Users can view or hide content, including aerial photography This article or section may contain original research or unverified claims. Please help Wikipedia by adding references. See the for details. This article has been tagged since September 2007. , lot limits, street names and addresses. Residents or visitors can quickly obtain answers on topics such as garbage and snow removal routes and city parks and municipal facilities locations. Businesses have map-based access to tabular and spatial information as well as the ability to create custom plots using city data. Detailed information about Intergraph solutions can be found at http://imgs.intergraph.com/solutions/. City of Fort Saskatchewan, Alberta, Canada Located just 15 minutes northeast of Edmonton on the banks of the North Saskatchewan River The North Saskatchewan River is a glacier-fed river flowing east from the Canadian Rockies to central Saskatchewan. It is one of two major rivers that join to make up the Saskatchewan River. , Fort Saskatchewan is home to approximately 14,000 people. Residents enjoy safe, clean and friendly neighborhoods, spacious and well-maintained parks with a 27km trail system and excellent recreational facilities, including the recently opened Dow Centennial Centre The Dow Centennial Centre in Fort Saskatchewan Alberta, is a large first-class, state-of-the-art facility. The centre commemorates the Alberta Centennial. The DCC - a $22 million sport and culture facility. Intergraph Mapping and Geospatial Solutions Intergraph Mapping and Geospatial Solutions is a leading geospatial solutions provider for the following markets: local, state and federal government; transportation; utilities; communications; location-based services See mobile positioning. ; photogrammetry photogrammetry: see aerial and satellite photography. ; remote sensing; cartography cartography: see map. cartography or mapmaking Art and science of representing a geographic area graphically, usually by means of a map or chart. Political, cultural, or other nongeographic features may be superimposed. ; and military and intelligence. For more information, visit http://imgs.intergraph.com. Intergraph is a registered trademark of Intergraph Corporation. Other brands and product names are trademarks of their respective owners. EDITORS: For related press images, visit http://imgs.intergraph.com/newsroom/images.asp. |
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