GEOPORTAL MAKES GIS DATA USEABLE. Geographic Computer Technologies' geoportal application makes geo-spatial data not only accessible, but perhaps more importantly it makes the data useable to all--regardless of their tech-savvy ness. Advanced software necessitating a significant learning curve, software shortcomings, or software limitations can render GIS data useless becasue of sheer intimidation. The geoportal application represents an alternative as it presents GIS datasets in a logical and intuitive interface purposely designed to remove all intimidation. The geoportal application is intended to make it easy for anyone to interact with the GIS data that may be already sitting on your computer. The digital aerial imagery has been acquired. Many pertinant layers and databases have all been pain-stakingly created or obtained. Now what? Technically-oriented indviduals will use desktop software to perform advanced spatial analyses of these layers and make large illustrious paper printouts. But what is one to do if they do not already know how to use specialized GIS software? What if they just need to look at this "GIS" data for a specific purpose, such as finding a parcel by its owner name or the location of a property by address or the zoning designation of a particular location?

ACCESS GIS DATA VIA STANDARD WEB BROWSER. GIS software can be used to analyze anything with spatial properties--and that could be just about anything. Sounds intimidating, doesn't it? As powerful as GIS software is, it can take a significant amount of time and effort to become proficient with it. This is where the geoportal steps in by making it easy to interact with and effectively utilize your GIS data using the web browser (i.e. Internet Explorer) already on your computer. It's time to realize that GIS software isn't for everyone, but GIS data can be.

DISTRIBUTE GIS DATA TO EVERYONE OR TO A SPECIFIC AUDIENCE. The beauty of the geoportal concept is that it can be used to offer your GIS data to a non-techinical audience or just a bigger audience in general. It isn't necessary to buy server-based GIS software to use the geoportal, but it can help if its already been acquired. The geoportal is a customized interface powered by ESRI's ArcIMS software (TM) to publish your GIS data on the Internet. Don't want your data on a public site? No problem, we can add username/password protection so only a controlled, private audience can obtain it. The geoportal represents the best local intranet or public internet solution, whether your audience is co-workers, mulitple departments in an organization, or the public.