Geographic Information Systems (GIS)

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Delivering Results that Put Data into Action.

Most of us can appreciate how difficult it can be to comprehend the vast amounts of information contained in traditional databases and spreadsheets. Trying to make decisions based on a seemingly endless series of numbers, rows and columns can be tremendously time-consuming and extremely inefficient. GIS's greatest strength lies in its ability to paint a visual image of complex data in a way that is intuitively understandable. This visual synthesis and display of multiple data sets has revolutionized the decision-making process for the development and humanitarian communities. The value to our customers is helping translate this data into actionable intelligence.

Macfadden's Geospatial Solutions Division specializes in providing users with the ability to overlay multiple layers of information to accurately convey a common operating picture to decision-makers. Macfadden provides GIS solutions during the chaos of emergencies and disasters, where time and clarity are of the utmost importance. Lives depend on our ability to provide accurate and timely visual information in this environment. Whether illustrating the impact of destruction from natural disasters, tracking the flow of displaced populations, or documenting the distribution of supplies, a high-quality GIS product can greatly improve disaster response by providing decision-makers with much needed information about impact areas, demographics, needs and resource gaps.

Our team of GIS specialists consists of well-known experts and has worked in and with various international and government agencies. Through this network, we are able to engage partnerships with a vast group of international and domestic partners that bring together an extensive data network. Our clients benefit from a strong, reliable pipeline of information sources around the globe. We continually build and acquire data and information before an action is required. Macfadden helps train, deploy and support the humanitarian community so they can successfully participate in field-based data capture in an effective, timely and accurate manner.

Areas of Expertise

• Geographic/Information Services
• Emergency Response
• Mapping Support
• GIS Data: Acquisition, Development, Management & Dissemination
• Image Processing & Interpretation
• Information Coordination
• Application Development
• Information Management Tools & Models
• Program Management
• Staffing & Surge Capacity
• Systems Analysis, Evaluation, Development & Integration
• Training/Training Support