"How can GML facilitate the effective Use of Spatial Databases for Enterprise Data Integration"
Nic Snape-Operations Director, LASER-SCAN
The enterprise spatial database is a powerful platform for data integration, allowing disparate sources of corporate location data to be centralized and mined. Sophisticated decision support systems can dynamically synthesize location data for improved operational effectiveness and better business agility - Utopia. This joined-up decision-making facility, however, critically depends on joined-up location data for accurate and timely indicators such as those expressed by standards-based, persistent topology.
This presentation will focus on the principles and techniques employed in *making* enterprise location data join up; understanding the dimensions of quality for location data - What makes location data fit for purpose? How can quality be measured? How can quality improvement be demonstrated? How can location information be "certified" for use? The application of business rules to express, report and control data quality and automate data reconciliation activities is accepted best practice in straight-through-process (STP) environments.
The use of GML as a transport mechanism for enterprise spatial data in location data integration will be demonstrated along with the benefits for the enterprise both in terms of measurable time and cost savings and improved business confidence.