“As a fast-growing information technology field, GIS systems are now making an appearance in higher education institutions across the nation. In fact, IU now offers several courses which implement or are directed to GIS systems.”

“O’Reilly Media’s first Where 2.0 conference in San Francisco illustrated one key fact: GIS people are welcome so long as you leave your desktop mapping software at the door.”

Heh…”Supervisor Besch was concerned the county was spending $500,000 to make certain tasks faster and more efficient, but not expecting [to] save any money by reducing employees.”