Still unclear on why GIS SUCS?

Okay, it was an eye catching blog title GIS SUCS. But the original article was not fully understood by some readers. I felt therefore a short follow up was needed: Still unclear on why GIS SUCS?

Still unclear on why GIS SUCS?

SUCS breaks down to:

Before GIS truly SUCS, you need the attention of your user, client, manager. Attention can be fleeting. But think about this conversation:

Did you know you can now replace pen and paper with your smartphone or tablet to collect data while working on-site?

I did not know that? …….. understanding

Yes, new mobile apps like Collector for ArcGIS and Universal Map Viewer provide a simple, easy way to quickly collect and share data.

Interesting, how do I learn more? …….. curiosity

Tell me a little more about how you work today, and how do you want to work tomorrow

Well, today we ….. story

This is problem focused, starting at the beginning.

How about this conversation:

Did you know you can now replace pen and paper with your smartphone or tablet to collect data while working on-site?

I did not know that?

Yes, we have this new product ….. !

This is technology focused, starting in the middle.

Two quite different approaches, conversations and, I might suggest, outcomes.

SUCS = starting at the beginning and not in the middle.

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