ESRI (UK) in Central Government
Providing service where it is needed most, helping citizens get in touch in the way that suits them best, making optimal use of government resources... dealing with these challenges can be tough for government organisations today.
Using geographic information, however, these issues can be tackled head on.
This is because some 80% of information dealt with by Government is geographic in nature. Geographic Information Systems (GIS) allow government organisations to consolidate statistical information in a way that no other technology can, presenting the output as maps, graphs, tables, charts and much more besides.
Used in this way, GIS can provide real insight into operations across Central Government. For example, it can facilitate better policy making and implementation. It can generate a fuller, more realistic picture of service provision, activity levels or citizen needs. And it can boost internal workflow and enhance productivity, forming a platform that organisations can use to create and benefit from shared services.
ESRI (UK) is helping Central Government organisations around the UK to use our GIS tools to make real progress towards their objectives. We work with the majority of Central Government departments, many of their agencies, and also the devolved administrations, helping them to evolve their service provision and address the key issues they are facing through this truly enabling technology.
For example, thanks to work with ESRI (UK):
The Department of Health Estates and Facilities Management team has a GIS solution to help make smarter decisions about where to invest in new facilities, and where there are overlaps in provision
- The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) can plot location information about the presence of foot and mouth disease and bluetongue
The Environment Agency has created a tool to help citizens visualise geographical risks and pollution in their area
The Forestry Commission can plan forestry activity, managing forests at both a micro and macro level
What’s more, ESRI (UK) has the largest pool of GIS consultants in the UK. This expert team can help you identify how to use GIS to strategic advantage in your organisation.
Find out more…
To find out more about ESRI (UK)’s projects within Central Government – and to see how ESRI (UK) can help you meet your goals – download our comprehensive white paper Geography: Enabling the Business of Government
Alternatively, contact our Central Government team on 01296 745616.
