The geospatial profession has always changed and embraced technology, but with the emergence of the fully digital work environment, your organization’s computer systems are key to how quickly and securely your critical geospatial data is transferred and stored. Is your system up to the demands of your data?

The ideal computing environment is going to depend on your specific needs and budget. Typically, drive space is critical due to voluminous amounts of large imagery files; computer workstation speed is necessary to process quality images in a timely manner; and network speed is important to move files efficiently. Further, it is very important to create redundant processes and backup systems to prevent loss of work.

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