GeoDecisions Demonstrates GEARS™ on Capitol Hill
March 22, 2004/Harrisburg, Pa.: GeoDecisions, a recognized leader in the spatial information technology (IT) industry, recently demonstrated the Geospatial Emergency Alert & Readiness System™ (GEARS) at the Emergency Interoperability Consortium. The Consortium, hosted by the Homeland Security Caucus, took place on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C.GEARS is a Web-based system for U.S. infrastructure information that combines the latest advances in IT, geographic information systems (GIS), and location based services, providing a tool for real-time tracking, monitoring, and the routing of cargo, equipment, and people. The demonstration exhibited GEARS’ capabilities, including:
- Aggregation of data from numerous organizations into one system for a common operating environment
- Emergency response and incident management
- Detailed mapping for critical U.S. infrastructure
- Real-time weather and incident information
- Real-time intelligent weather
- Live traffic and incident data
- Convoy, freight, and ship location and tracking
- Wireless and PDA access
- Advanced report builder.
GeoDecisions’ experienced staff of professional consultants, analysts, and developers supports clients across the United States. Fundamental to the company’s award-winning approach is the integration of spatial information to empower existing systems and processes. GeoDecisions’ philosophy is based on an enterprisewide approach to the integration of diverse information technologies, data formats, and systems.
GeoDecisions is ISO 9001:2000 certified for its operations nationwide.