The North Carolina Center for Geographic Information and Analysis

Abstract

Geographic information is increasingly being used as a decision support tool in both public and private sector organizations. Geographic information systems (GIS) technology is extending the use of this information as the movement continues from paper maps and statistical tables to the digital world. This trend is expected to continue as geographic data becomes more readily available and technological advances enable access to the data in a faster and less expensive manner. North Carolina is a national leader among the states where this trend is concerned.