October 19, 2007 By News Report
The average resident may not understand the technology behind Geographic Information Systems -- or GIS. But the next time a pizza is ordered for delivery, or the ATM machine is visited for some spare cash, the benefits of GIS technology are being reaped.
Not everyone knows that speedier pizza delivery, ATM's and the 911 emergency response system are all aided by Geographic Information Systems -- and that's why Chandler, Arizona's Information Technology Division is committed to educating the public on its real-world applications.
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