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Spatial data is invariably connected to management and decision making. Very few applications involving remote sensing are oriented solely to the display of images. GNSS is gaining wider attention for the contribution it can make to improved surveying, thus land management, not only to accurately locate places. Spatial information links place to management.

A recent MOU between China and Singapore involved water management. That agreement seeks to share both government and commercial resources between the two countries that would lead to better water management.

GIS will be the focus of the 'Digital Yellow River' project that seeks to manage the river basin using both geodata and several spatial technologies.

SuperGeo's Mobile Tour 3 product includes mobility and GIS functioning for the purposes of managing spatial data in the field - connecting decision making systems to field operations.

From the management of police operations in the Indian district of Almora to the Trimble Construction Manager system, the tie that binds spatial data to management is clear, valuable and useful. It solves problems, increases efficiency and leads to new opportunities.

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