(Nov. 19, 2008/Harrisburg, Pa.) GeoDecisions, an award-winning leader in the information technology industry specializing in geospatial solutions, has been selected by Fairfax County, Va., to provide planimetric and Digital Terrain Model (DTM) updates to the county’s enterprise geographic information system (GIS). Fairfax County’s GIS supports a wide range of applications and services, including public safety, transportation, utilities infrastructure, tax assessment, economic and land use planning, developmental activities, schools, and management of data related to engineering purposes.

GeoDecisions, in cooperation with Fugro EarthData, will provide the planimetric and DTM updates to enable greater efficiency, productivity, and decision making capabilities at all levels of county administration and operations. The project will initiate with a pilot area, and the project will continue through 2009.

“We look forward to working with Fairfax County to meet its GIS needs and maintain an accurate, complete, and current base map that can support the county’s diverse management, decision making, and citizen services,” said David Gilbert, GISP, project manager with GeoDecisions.

Fugro EarthData will provide expert data compilation for this project.

GeoDecisions’ experienced staff of professional consultants, analysts, and developers supports clients across the United States. Fundamental to the company’s award-winning approach is the integration of spatial information to empower existing systems and processes. GeoDecisions’ philosophy is based on an enterprisewide approach to the integration of diverse information technologies, data formats, and systems.

GeoDecisions is ISO 9001:2000 certified for its operations nationwide.

For more information contact:
Judy L. Hricak, CPSM
Vice President, Marketing

GeoDecisions
P.O. Box 67100
Harrisburg, PA 17106-7100
(717) 763-7211(ext. 2624)
(717) 763-8150 (Fax)