Abu Dhabi Urban Planning Council Wins EGI Award Recognizing GeoDecisions Applications

GeoDecisions’ Abu Dhabi UPC team

(May 7, 2014/Abu Dhabi, UAE) The Abu Dhabi Urban Planning Council (UPC) in Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), won an Excellence in GIS Implementation (EGI) Award at the 2014 GISWORX conference in Dubai, UAE. A leader in the information technology industry specializing in geospatial solutions, GeoDecisions developed the EGI award-winning GeoPlanner web portal and the Project and Task Management System for the UPC in 10 months while working in Abu Dhabi.

GeoPlanner and the Project and Task Management System facilitate planning processes and collaboration internally within the UPC and externally between Abu Dhabi municipalities and development companies. The geospatial tools enable UPC urban planners and external planning stakeholders to easily identify framework plans, master plans, planning policies, and regulations for any location; better organize documents and data in various formats; and track development proposal reviews and approvals.

Abu Dhabi UPC Excellence in GIS Implementation 2014 Award

“GeoDecisions is excited that the UPC has been recognized by the international community with a 2014 EGI Award,” said Robert R. Marsters, PMP, director of GeoDecisions international business development based in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. “We’re working hard to provide the UPC with top-shelf geospatial technology and support UPC’s long-term vision to enhance the quality of life for all those residing in the Emirate.”

The UPC plans Abu Dhabi’s urban environments, including sustainability, infrastructure capacity, community planning, and quality of life. GISWORX’ EGI Award recognizes innovative and outstanding geospatial systems that enhance evidence-based planning, decision-making, and advanced spatial analysis.

GeoDecisions’ experienced staff of professional consultants, analysts, and developers support clients worldwide. 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.

We are proud to be an Esri Gold-tier Business Partner and ISO 9001:2008 Certified.

GeoDecisions Will Expand EGIS to Enhance U.S. Transportation Command Information Sharing

(April 23, 2014/Harrisburg, Pa.) GeoDecisions, an information technology company specializing in enterprise geographic information system (GIS) solutions, has been awarded a $3.4 million contract from the U.S. Transportation Command (USTRANSCOM) and the Military Surface Deployment and Distribution Command Transportation Engineering Agency (SDDCTEA) to extend the capabilities of the Enterprise Geographic Information System (EGIS). EGIS enables USTRANSCOM agencies and other combatant commands to share geospatial data across the enterprise on both classified and unclassified networks.

“EGIS makes it easier for military GIS users to share information, avoid disconnected data silos, and increase operational efficiency,” said Brendan J. Wesdock, M.C.P., GISP, president of GeoDecisions. “We’re very excited to continue to further our partnership with USTRANSCOM and the EGIS stakeholders.”

EGIS also shares GIS data with the Intelligent Road/Rail Information System (IRRIS)®, a web-based geospatial platform developed by GeoDecisions and used by USTRANSCOM and SDDCTEA, among other federal, state, and local agencies. IRRIS has transformed how the U.S. military manages, documents, and synchronizes the movement of global surface cargo transportation. The latest GeoDecisions EGIS contract includes a six-month base in addition to four option periods.

GeoDecisions’ experienced staff of professional consultants, analysts, and developers support clients worldwide. 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.

We are proud to be an Esri Gold-tier Business Partner and ISO 9001:2008 Certified.

IRRIS Win Extends GeoDecisions’ Support of U.S. Transportation Command

(April 22, 2014/Harrisburg, Pa.) GeoDecisions was awarded a $5.7 million contract by the U.S. Transportation Command (USTRANSCOM) and the Military Surface Deployment and Distribution Command Transportation Engineering Agency (SDDCTEA) to continue sustainment and development for the award-winning IRRIS® application. Developed by GeoDecisions, an information technology company specializing in enterprise geographic information system (GIS) solutions, IRRIS is a mission-essential command and control system that integrates timely tracking, infrastructure data, and incident response capabilities into a secure geospatial tool.

Used for daily operations and in times of crisis, IRRIS enables USTRANSCOM and its subordinate commands to manage assets and infrastructure, as well as better share information across the enterprise. It also provides the Defense Transportation Tracking System and the Defense Courier Division with a command and control solution.

“We’re very excited to continue our partnership with USTRANSCOM and SDDCTEA to provide the IRRIS platform to the warfighter,” said Brendan J. Wesdock, MCP, GISP, president of GeoDecisions. “IRRIS has been instrumental in facilitating the rapid deployment of assets, equipment, and personnel.”

GeoDecisions provides USTRANSCOM with onsite support at IRRIS project headquarters at Scott Air Force Base in O’Fallon, Ill. Located throughout the U.S., developers support IRRIS from several GeoDecisions offices. The latest GeoDecisions IRRIS contract includes a six-month base in addition to three option periods.

GeoDecisions’ experienced staff of professional consultants, analysts, and developers support clients worldwide. 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.

We are proud to be an Esri Gold-tier Business Partner and ISO 9001:2008 Certified.

GeoDecisions’ Portfolio Company Fishidy Wins Wisconsin Business Pitch Contest

Brian Jensen competes on stage during Pressure Chamber contest.

(April 9, 2014/Madison, Wisc.) Fishidy won the first ever Greater Madison Chamber of Commerce “Pressure Chamber” business pitch contest at the Alliant Energy Center in Madison, Wisconsin. The event, similar to ABC’s "Shark Tank", drew a crowd of approximately 250 people and earned Fishidy a spot in the Chamber’s summer delegation to Silicon Valley, California., to pitch in front of marquee U.S. venture capital firms.

Developed jointly with GeoDecisions and located in Madison, Fishidy is a leading provider of map-based, on-the-water fishing information and a social networking hub for anglers. Brian Jensen, the president of Fishidy and a director with GeoDecisions, said he is looking forward to the opportunity to represent Madison and its entrepreneurial community.

Brian Jensen hoists his Pressure Chamber winner's trophy, a golden suitcase.

“I love this community, and I love the underdog mentality of the entrepreneurs here,” said Jensen. “I am excited to head to California and pitch our company to the venture capitalists and shed more exposure on Wisconsin.”

Chamber President Zach Brandon said Fishidy will be a great addition to the Chamber’s meetings with Silicon Valley investors. “Fishidy has a great story and innovative product with a huge market in Wisconsin. We’re excited to provide a national platform to promote their work as well as promote all of the exciting things happening here in Greater Madison.”

For more information, read the Chamber press release, a Wisconsin State Journal article, or visit www.fishidy.com.

GeoDecisions’ experienced staff of professional consultants, analysts, and developers support clients worldwide. 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.

We are proud to be an Esri Gold-tier Business Partner and ISO 9001:2008 Certified.