Friday, December 30, 2005

GIS technology and the end-user experience

Usability is needed for GIS applications ...

"GIS is a technology, not a business process. As a result, taking GIS into the field by itself creates a number of potential challenges. Applications can be too slow, with learning curves that are too steep for rapid acceptance among end-users.

To ensure a successful transition, utilities will likely need to implement GIS with integrated field design. When considering your options, it is important to focus first on the end-user — not the solution itself.

New tools for field users should be easy to operate — preferably easier than accepted methods. The ideal field design solution incorporates all the information and functions needed to complete the job — such as work orders, specifications, GPS data, design tools, and maps — in an intuitive interface."   continued ...   (Via Putting people first)

GIS End-User. - User Interface Design, Human Computer Interaction (HCI), Ergonomics

GIS End-User.

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