Angela Ionita
Research Institute for Artificial Intelligence, Romanian Academy
Romania

Marcel Foca
Director of Intergraph Computer Services, Romania

Marius Ienculecu-Popovici
Consultant for Solutions in Public Administration
Intergraph Computer Services, Romania

Abstract
Geographic Information Systems (GIS) are becoming a part of mainstream business and management operations around the world in organizations as diverse as cities, state government, utilities, telecommunications, railroads, civil engineering, petroleum exploration, retailing, etc. in private and public sectors.

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ABSTRACT

To what extent is GIS a mature technology? The diffusion process of GIS technology is well underway: the areas in which GIS is applied are widespread. This paper suggests that the degree to which GIS technology has matured, is dependent on a number of factors. These include appropriate functionality, a user-friendly interface, investment costs, education and awareness issues, and data availability. It is argued that the diffusion process between and within organizations is related to the maturity of the GIS technology.

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